# YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil

YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil is a sessional pre-school at Tovil Community Centre, Barfreston Close, Maidstone, ME15 6FG, in Tovil, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Maidstone YMCA.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-maidstone-pre-school-tovil-ey497911  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Tovil Community Centre, Barfreston Close, Maidstone, ME15 6FG
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Maidstone YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/maidstone-ymca)
- Ofsted URN: EY497911

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, 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/EY497911

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY497911). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497911)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497911)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497911)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tovil Community Centre, Barfreston Close, Maidstone, ME15 6FG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.263438,0.515864

- Station: Maidstone West, 0.5 miles
- Station: Maidstone Barracks, 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hayle Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tovil Green Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bridge Mill Way Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bridge Mill Way Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Treasures Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-preschool-ey536514) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Buttons ABC Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-abc-preschool-2653673) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Owl & Bear Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-and-bear-daycare-2888008) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Smarties Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-nursery-2502387) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Fawns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-pre-school-2749453) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Ragstone House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-maidstone-ragstone-house-127285) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil take?

YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil?

YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil is run by Maidstone YMCA, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil?

Maidstone West is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497911)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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