# White Road Preschool

White Road Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Community Centre, White Road, Keyes Avenue, CHATHAM, ME4 5UN, in Luton, Medway. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-road-preschool-103867  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Centre, White Road, Keyes Avenue, CHATHAM, ME4 5UN
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01634 401961
- Ofsted URN: 103867

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 December 2021, 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/16/103867

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1993 (Reference 103867). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103867)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103867)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103867)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/778611)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, White Road, Keyes Avenue, CHATHAM, ME4 5UN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.373216,0.528747

- Station: Chatham, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Luton Millennium Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Chalk Pit Community Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Medway there are about 4 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 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Greenvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| New Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Luton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-a-way-nursery-and-pre-school-2822133) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-chatham-day-nursery-2630754) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Boundary Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundary-road-pre-school-103788) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Benjamin Rabbit Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benjamin-rabbit-nursery-ey477957) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Tugs Medway Trust Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tugs-medway-trust-day-nursery-ey266959) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Crestway Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crestway-preschool-2825807) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is White Road Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated White Road Preschool Good at its inspection on 6 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can White Road Preschool take?

White Road Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to White Road Preschool?

Chatham is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact White Road Preschool?

You can call 01634 401961.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103867)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=White+Road+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJidvbohDN2EcRcNQ1UuNHJRw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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