Is Brenchley Pre-School Limited a good nursery?

Brenchley Pre-School Limited is highly regarded, with a history of providing quality care since 1964. They have a strong, skilled team and a clear, ambitious vision for high-quality education, ensuring children are confident and happy. The pre-school prepares children well for their next stage in learning.

What is Brenchley Pre-School Limited's Ofsted rating?

Brenchley Pre-School Limited has an Ofsted rating of 'Good'. This rating was awarded following their inspection on 29/04/2025. This reflects their commitment to providing a strong foundation for children's education and development.

How much does Brenchley Pre-School Limited cost?

The pricing information for Brenchley Pre-School Limited is available upon request. For specific details on fees and charges, you will need to contact the nursery directly to obtain this information.

Does Brenchley Pre-School Limited accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?

Yes, Brenchley Pre-School Limited offers funded places for childcare. These funded places are available from 9am until 3.30pm. For more detailed information regarding eligibility and how to apply, please contact the nursery directly.

Does Brenchley Pre-School Limited take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

Does Brenchley Pre-School Limited take 2-year-old funded places?

Brenchley Pre-School Limited caters to children in the age range of 2-4 years. As such, they are likely to accept funded places for 2-year-olds; however, for specific details on availability and eligibility, it is best to contact the nursery directly.

What are Brenchley Pre-School Limited's opening hours?

Brenchley Pre-School Limited is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm. They also offer funded places within these hours, specifically from 9am until 3.30pm.

What age range does Brenchley Pre-School Limited accept?

Brenchley Pre-School Limited accepts children within the age range of 2 to 4 years. The pre-school focuses on fostering the early development of children in this specific age group.

Does Brenchley Pre-School Limited have outdoor space?

Yes, Brenchley Pre-School Limited has outdoor space where children engage in physical play. Activities include climbing, using a bridge, and jumping from steps, supporting gross motor skills. Children also enjoy rolling down a grassy slope and scooping pebbles in the garden.

How does Brenchley Pre-School Limited support children with SEND?

Brenchley Pre-School Limited has an ambitious vision to provide high-quality care for all, including children with SEND. Leaders support staff with relevant professional training and tailor the curriculum, using resources like visual communication boards to help all children, including those with SEND, make good progress.

What do parents say about Brenchley Pre-School Limited?

Parents observe that children arrive at Brenchley Pre-School Limited feeling confident and happy, greeted by familiar and supportive staff. The staff expertly create a sense of belonging for the children. They also note that staff boost children's self-esteem through physical play and nurturing interactions.

How do I contact Brenchley Pre-School Limited or arrange a visit?

You can contact Brenchley Pre-School Limited by phone at 06979 15117, or visit their website at https://brenchleypreschool.co.uk. The website is a good starting point for arranging a visit or getting more information.

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Brenchley Pre-School

Ofsted: Good

(Apr 2025)

4.9(11 parent reviews) ·Brenchley Road, Brenchley, TONBRIDGE, TN12 7NY · Kent

Number of places

38 places

Age range

2–4 yrs

Last inspected

Apr 2025

Local authority

Kent

About this day nursery

Brenchley Preschool is dedicated to fostering the early development of children in a nurturing and supportive environment. The preschool, which started in 1964 as the Brenchley and Matfield Nursery Group with just 22 children, has grown significantly over the years.

It became a Private Limited Company in 2004 and moved to its current location on the Brenchley & Matfield Primary School grounds in 2012. Today, Brenchley Preschool caters to over 90 children and boasts a team of twelve qualified staff members.

The preschool prides itself on its dedicated and enthusiastic staff, who are highly trained and knowledgeable, providing an excellent foundation for children's education. The curriculum emphasises individualised attention, considering each child's unique preferences, habits, routines, cultures, and lifestyles to build resilient, independent, and confident individuals.

A key person approach is implemented to ensure strong attachments between individual children and their families, offering comfort and security that allows children to confidently explore and try new things. The preschool is managed by a parent-led committee, which voluntarily oversees governance, fundraising, and financial stability, actively encouraging parental involvement to support the preschool’s continuous provision of high-quality care and education.

Our ethos

Brenchley Preschool's approach is centred on fostering individualised attention to build resilient, independent, and confident children by considering their unique preferences, habits, routines, cultures, and lifestyles. They implement a key person approach to ensure strong attachments, providing comfort and security for confident exploration. The preschool is managed by a parent-led committee, encouraging parental involvement to support high-quality care and education.

What it's like

Children arrive confident and happy, greeted by familiar and supportive staff who create a sense of belonging through activities like carpet time and Makaton signing for names. Staff boost self-esteem through physical play and nurturing interactions, helping children feel safe, valued, and connected. Mathematical learning is woven throughout the day, and the pre-school prepares children well for the next stage in their learning.

Parent-led committeeDedicated qualified staffKey person approachLong-standing history

Pricing & funding

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Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Brenchley Pre-School

Inspection date: Apr 2025
Inspection no.: 10394761
Lead inspector: Sophia Malcolm

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, and offers funded places from 9am until 3.30pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Staff

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Brenchley Pre-School

Last inspected 29 April 2025 · Sophia Malcolm

Safeguarding effective

Overall effectiveness

Good

Quality of education

Good

Behaviour and attitudes

Good

Personal development

Good

Leadership and management

Good

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

The pre-school builds a strong, skilled team to support children's development and learning.
Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality care and education to all.
Staff have regular, meaningful interactions with children that build on their vocabulary and communication skills.
Children strengthen their sense of identity and build on their self-esteem with activities such as the 'proud cloud'.
The pre-school promotes equality and values diversity.

Areas to develop

1support staff to identify the most effective way to share information with individual parents.

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality care and education to all, showing a commitment to staff's development and well-being. They support staff with professional training which is relevant to the children's needs in the setting, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders tailor the curriculum to support all children, including those with SEND, and adapt their teaching with resources such as visual communication boards to help all children make good progress with their language development.

Outdoor space

Staff boost children's self-esteem as they join in with physical play, such as climbing, crossing a bridge, and jumping from a higher step, supporting their developing gross motor skills. Children excitedly roll down a grassy slope, and older children use language such as 'more' and 'less' while scooping pebbles in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Brenchley Pre-School

4.9

(11)

Anna & Will Fowler

a year ago

My eldest - calm and sensible child - went to Brenchley Preschool and now my youngest - strong-willed and adventurous - goes there. They both thrived! The preschool really gets to know the children well and caters for their needs. It sets them up for school so well and both my children love it!

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Julia Lewer

a year ago

We've been using Brenchley pre-school since September 2020. It has such a caring feel to it with lovely staff. The outdoor area is a bonus. My daughter is very happy going there as were my two children before her. I wouldn't send them anywhere else! A truly wonderful environment for little ones.

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Rachel Neaves

a year ago

My daughter has recently joined Brenchley Preschool and we couldn't be happier. She has developed a lovely bond and friendship with Zena her key worker and talks about her all the time. We get th most detailed updates about what she has been up to, who she is playing with which we look forward to reading. She is so excited to go in every morning and has a big smile on her face at pick up. The staff are all so friendly and it feels like a close, caring family. Thank you for everything Brenchley Preschool!

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Gina Karalis

a year ago

Having taken my eldest there(now 7) and now my littlest (2 yrs) I can hands down say it's one of the best preschools I've ever come across. They are all friendly and welcoming and have all the children's best interests at heart. They go above and beyond and my child is ALWAYS excited to go to preschool which says a lot!! My eldest had the best experience and now my youngest is and as its above the primary school it's perfe t for parents who have children in both primary and preschool. Cant recommend them enough!! All the teachers are lovely and connect with the children individually. It's a small setting so i know that my child is getting the attention she deserves. They all deserve a medal and I highly recommend getting on the waiting list ASAP!!!

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Danielle Tompsett

a year ago

My son currently attends this brilliant preschool and my daughter, now 7, went there too. When searching 4 years ago for a place to send my daughter, no other local preschool impressed us on the level Brenchley did. When my son was born, I immediately put his name down as I couldn’t imagine sending him elsewhere! The classrooms, facilities and garden are fantastic, and the support from the staff is exceptional. I would more than recommend sending your child here!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2012

April 2025Good
September 2019Outstanding
November 2012Outstanding

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How they support every child

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