--- title: "31 Day Nurseries near Ashford, 4 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/kent/ashford description: "Compare 31 day nurseries near Ashford: 4 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 206 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Ashford **4.2★** average from **76** Google reviews There are 31 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Ashford on our register. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 25 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 206 Google reviews across 18 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 22 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 8 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Ashford at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Ashford. 31 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 206 Google reviews 22 Accept funded hours 8 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 4 - Good 25 2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Ashford - Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/highways-at-hamstreet-kindergarten-tn26-2ea-127250) · Ofsted Outstanding - The Little Ark (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ark-tn23-5lw-ey391487) · Ofsted Outstanding - Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-chart-and-singleton-pre-school-tn23-5lb-127208) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Ashford ## Day nurseries in Ashford - ### Bridge Nursery ASHFORD · TN24 8PB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bridge-nursery-tn24-8pb-ey344143 - ### Goldilocks Nursery ★ 3.8 (10 reviews) Ashford · TN24 8UN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-tn24-8un-ey547406 - ### Cre8tive Play @ Sharen Jane's ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Ashford · TN24 8NY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cre8tive-play-sharen-jane-s-ltd-tn24-8ny-2728517 - ### Ashford Play Nursery ★ 3.7 (9 reviews) Ashford · TN24 8NZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ashford-play-nursery-tn24-8nz-126983 - ### St. Mary's Nursery Ashford · TN23 1ND · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-mary-s-nursery-tn23-1nd-127605 - ### Victoria Park Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ASHFORD · TN23 4QD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/victoria-park-day-nursery-cic-tn23-4qd-ey439746 - ### Cherrytree Nursery School - Newtown ★ 5.0 (11 reviews) Ashford · TN24 0PF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cherrytree-nursery-school-newtown-tn24-0pf-ey286207 - ### Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery ★ 4.4 (10 reviews) Ashford · TN23 4EY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-kapers-neighbourhood-nursery-tn23-4ey-ey295433 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Eureka Park ★ 4.0 (28 reviews) ASHFORD · TN25 4BN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ashford-eureka-park-tn25-4bn-ey332752 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Ashford? We list 31 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Ashford. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Ashford are rated Outstanding? 4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Ashford, including Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten, The Little Ark, Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Ashford? Across 18 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Ashford have left 206 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Ashford? 22 of the 31 nurseries within 1 miles of Ashford (71%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Ashford take babies? 8 settings within 1 miles of Ashford are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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