# Twinkles Preschool

Twinkles Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Holy Family Church Hall, Palmer Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5NQ, in Christian Fields, Kent. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkles-preschool-ey497202  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Holy Family Church Hall, Palmer Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5NQ
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07896 273580
- Website: http://www.twinklespreschool.net/
- Ofsted URN: EY497202

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, 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/EY497202

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2016 (Reference EY497202). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497202)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497202)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497202)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holy Family Church Hall, Palmer Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.420472,0.380049

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Warren, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ifield School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Whitehill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Riverview Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2021) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Tymberwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Singlewell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westcourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Saint George's Church of England School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gravesend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gravesend-ey307278) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [New Mind Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-mind-nursery-ltd-2669308) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Aidans Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-nursery-school-127570) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Aidans Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-nursery-127571) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-127105) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Owl Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-pre-school-127430) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Twinkles Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Twinkles Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Twinkles Preschool take?

Twinkles Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Twinkles Preschool?

Gravesend is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Twinkles Preschool?

You can call 07896 273580 and visit www.twinklespreschool.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497202)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Twinkles+Preschool+and+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJrd7FIAbK2EcRrb6121maYw4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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