# Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup

Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Joydens Wood Community Centre, Birchwood Drive, Dartford, DA2 7NE, in Joyden's Wood, Kent. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiggywinkles-pre-school-and-playgroup-151508  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Joydens Wood Community Centre, Birchwood Drive, Dartford, DA2 7NE
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07867 523545
- Ofsted URN: 151508

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/151508

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2001 (Reference 151508). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/151508)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/151508)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/151508)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/960778)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Joydens Wood Community Centre, Birchwood Drive, Dartford, DA2 7NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.426057,0.175002

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chestnut Grove Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Chestnut Grove Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joydens Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Joydens Wood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Maypole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hextable Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wilmington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-early-years-centre-ey243975) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-nursery-127578) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bexley Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-bexley-park-2782838) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Twinkletoes Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkletoes-preschool-ey561332) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wilmington-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey307170) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Baldwyns Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baldwyns-park-nursery-ey481866) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup take?

Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup?

Bexley is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup?

You can call 07867 523545.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/151508)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiggywinkles+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJW3xSXuOt2EcRg9_DdJNYq-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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