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Finch Nest Preschool # Finch Nest Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 3.0 (1 parent reviews) · Park Farm, Brasted Road, Westerham, TN16 1LL · Kent Number of places 30 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Finch Nest Preschool, located on Park Farm in Brasted, Westerham, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Registered with Ofsted on December 14, 2023, the preschool prides itself on a unique curiosity-led ethos that fully integrates the surrounding farm environment into its curriculum. Leaders have fostered a calm, respectful, and nurturing culture, where strong attachments are evident, and children feel safe and secure. The setting is committed to inclusive practices, with a strong focus on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those requiring additional emotional regulation support. This includes targeted interventions, small-group sessions, and a dedicated sensory room. The preschool places a high value on developing strong self-care habits, independence, and positive social skills among its children, preparing them well for their next stage of learning. Finch Nest Preschool holds a capacity of 30 children and operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, providing a consistent and engaging environment for its young learners. Our ethos The preschool focuses on placing each child at the centre of their learning journey, fostering their curiosity and encouraging exploration to help them reach their full, unique potential. They partner with parents through a key person system to support each child's individual needs and development. What it's like Children thrive in a warm, engaging, and unique environment, forming secure attachments with attentive staff. They show deep involvement in learning, share ideas, and sustain concentration. Children confidently explore their environment and natural surroundings, developing rich vocabulary and early scientific thinking skills. They engage in meaningful activities that develop confidence, independence, and self-help skills, preparing them well for school, with their uniqueness strongly valued. Curiosity-led ethos Farm environment Nurturing culture Strong SEND support Independence focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.finchnestpreschool.co.uk/fees) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Finch Nest Preschool Inspection date May 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304880)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2764520) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.finchnestpreschool.co.uk) Park Farm, Brasted Road, Westerham, TN16 1LL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.09311/51.27655/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Westerham - [Day nurseries in Westerham](/search?q=Westerham) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=finch-nest-preschool-tn16-1ll-2764520) ## Key facts Food Breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea and hot lunches provided by Zebedees daily. Opening hours 7:30am to 6:00pm - 48 weeks of the year Age range 1 - 5 Year olds Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Finch Nest Preschool Last inspected 1 May 2026 What it's like to attend Children thrive in a warm, engaging, and unique environment, forming secure attachments with attentive staff. They show deep involvement in learning, share ideas, and sustain concentration. Children confidently explore their environment and natural surroundings, developing rich vocabulary and early scientific thinking skills. They engage in meaningful activities that develop confidence, independence, and self-help skills, preparing them well for school, with their uniqueness strongly valued. Inspector highlights - Children make strong and sustained progress from their starting points, with rapid communication and language development. - Younger children develop secure physical and sensory skills, while older children apply mathematical knowledge independently. - Leaders have established a calm, respectful and nurturing culture where children feel secure and show positive behaviour. - Routines support children's independence, with opportunities for self-serving food and taking on "helping hands" roles. - The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, reflecting the setting's curiosity-led ethos and unique farm environment. - Staff adapt interactions skilfully, providing targeted modelling and small-group support for children facing barriers to learning. - Leaders demonstrate a detailed understanding of the setting's strengths and actively drive continuous improvement. - Partnerships with parents and external agencies are strong, ensuring families are well-informed and involved in children's progress. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure continued improvement to the setting's highly engaging use of the unique farm context and opportunities for outdoor nurturing provision to have a transformational impact on children's personal, social development and understanding of cultural diversity and personal responsibility. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304880) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is particularly strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those requiring additional emotional regulation support. These children benefit from timely, well-matched interventions, including access to the sensory room and small-group support. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to learning, make strong and steady progress from their starting points. Targeted individualised support, skilled teaching and strong collaboration with families and external agencies mean that children's needs are swiftly identified. This allows them the opportunity to catch up with their peers. ## Parent Reviews of Finch Nest Preschool 3.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUX9PM15EEbWPXhj7U-mm0j7sdtwx6210aByUIzqn_x3dqQWPmW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Nicholas Parsons 3 months ago The driveway is appalling you MUST fix it,it punctured my tyre which resulted in 4 days without a car. Please sort it out [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Wb2FWSkdWVkZFYkdkeGRuWkxkR0U0WVZFdGNuYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df5374c2071edb:0xbc93fbf780dde1af) Reviews from Google for Finch Nest Preschool. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304880) ## Frequently asked about Finch Nest Preschool ### Who leads the team at Finch Nest Preschool? ### Where is Finch Nest Preschool located? ### Is Finch Nest Preschool a day nursery or preschool? ### How are meals and nutrition handled at Finch Nest Preschool? ### Which funded hours does Finch Nest Preschool accept? ### How can Finch Nest Preschool be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Westerham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Finch Nest Preschool. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.1 mi ### Westerham Day Nursery Westerham · TN16 1EZ ](/nursery/westerham-day-nursery-tn16-1ez-2751791) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Chevening School Nursery Sevenoaks · TN13 2SA ](/nursery/chevening-school-nursery-tn13-2sa-127098) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tatsfield Westerham · TN16 2JX 4.1(23 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-tatsfield-tn16-2jx-ey489720) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.0 mi ### Monique Montessori Day Nursery Sevenoaks · TN13 2AJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/monique-montessori-day-nursery-tn13-2aj-2731555) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Sparkles Pre-School Westerham · TN16 3LJ ](/nursery/sparkles-pre-school-tn16-3lj-2522386) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Busy Bees at Riverhead Sevenoaks · TN13 2DN 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-riverhead-tn13-2dn-ey348921) [See all nurseries in Westerham →](/search?q=Westerham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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