# Tinkerbells Early Years

Tinkerbells Early Years is a sessional pre-school at Iwade Village Hall, Ferry Road, Sittingbourne, ME9 8RR, in Iwade, Kent. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-early-years-ey490637  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Iwade Village Hall, Ferry Road, Sittingbourne, ME9 8RR
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01795 425384
- Website: http://tinkerbellspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY490637

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490637

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490637). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490637)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490637)
- 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/EY490637)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Iwade Village Hall, Ferry Road, Sittingbourne, ME9 8RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376653,0.729121

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Iwade Nature Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Holly Blue Drive Rec Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Woodpecker Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: School Lane Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: The Colson Drive Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: The Mansfield Drive Play Area, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwade School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kemsley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Regis Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Milton Court Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Bobbing Village School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ickle Pickles Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ickle-pickles-nursery-school-2776386) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Happy Days UK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-uk-ltd-ey276621) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chatter Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatter-tots-2545242) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tinkerbells at the Clock Tower](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-at-the-clock-tower-ey457596) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Rising Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-ey432010) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Squirrel Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrel-lodge-nursery-ey499277) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tinkerbells Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tinkerbells Early Years Outstanding at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tinkerbells Early Years take?

Tinkerbells Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tinkerbells Early Years?

Kemsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tinkerbells Early Years?

You can call 01795 425384 and visit tinkerbellspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490637)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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