--- title: "21 Day Nurseries near Tonbridge, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/kent/tonbridge description: "Compare 21 day nurseries near Tonbridge: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.8★ from 67 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 Tonbridge **4.7★** average from **20** Google reviews Our directory covers 21 day nurseries within 1 miles of Tonbridge, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 12 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 67 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 11 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 8 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said. ## Nurseries in Tonbridge at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Tonbridge. 21 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.8★ 67 Google reviews 11 Accept funded hours 8 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 12 7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Tonbridge - Roselands Pre-School Highamwood (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/roselands-pre-school-highamwood-tn10-4bb-ey404011) · Ofsted Outstanding - Delarue Crickets Pre-school (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/delarue-crickets-pre-school-tn10-3td-ey538754) · Ofsted Outstanding - Well Place Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/well-place-day-nursery-ltd-tn11-8bh-ey260557) · Ofsted Good · 4.7★ (13) ## Nursery locations in and around Tonbridge ## Day nurseries in Tonbridge - ### Play 'n Grow Childcare - Angel Centre ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Tonbridge · TN9 1SF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/play-n-grow-childcare-ltd-angel-centre-tn9-1sf-2813792 - ### Blooming Olives Day Nursery Tonbridge · TN9 1HA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blooming-olives-day-nursery-limited-tn9-1ha-2849725 - ### Junior's Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (3 reviews) Tonbridge · TN9 2SN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/junior-s-day-nursery-tn9-2sn-ey490184 - ### Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.5 (8 reviews) TONBRIDGE · TN9 2JB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-tonbridge-day-nursery-and-preschool-tn9-2jb-ey492299 - ### Oaklands Nursery ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) Tonbridge · TN9 2PJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/oaklands-nursery-tn9-2pj-2522422 - ### Littleview Day Nursery Tonbridge · TN9 2HE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/littleview-day-nursery-tn9-2he-ey242689 - ### Hilden Oaks Nursery TONBRIDGE · TN10 3BU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hilden-oaks-nursery-tn10-3bu-ey360192 - ### Happy Faces Pre School Tonbridge · TN9 2DS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-limited-tn9-2ds-ey308187 - ### Delarue Crickets Pre-school Tonbridge · TN10 3TD · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/delarue-crickets-pre-school-tn10-3td-ey538754 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Tonbridge? We list 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Tonbridge. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Tonbridge are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Tonbridge, including Roselands Pre-School Highamwood, Delarue Crickets 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 Tonbridge? Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Tonbridge have left 67 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. 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 Tonbridge? 11 of the 21 nurseries within 1 miles of Tonbridge (52%) 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 Tonbridge take babies? 8 settings within 1 miles of Tonbridge 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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