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Fordcombe Preschool # Fordcombe Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Fordcombe Village Hall, The Green, Fordcombe, TN3 0RY · Kent Number of places 26 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 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 Fordcombe Preschool, established in 2023, is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting in Fordcombe, Kent, offering care for children aged 1 to 4 years. The preschool operates all year round, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. It operates under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a structured approach to learning and development. The preschool provides high-quality teaching and experiences for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with professionals and parents to create tailored learning plans. They also offer strong support for children who speak English as an additional language, identifying their abilities swiftly and tailoring the curriculum to their needs to reduce inequalities. Children are encouraged to play outside, fostering physical challenges and promoting healthy choices to support their overall well-being and development. The preschool fosters an environment where children thrive, feel safe, and are nurtured by staff who understand their individual learning styles. What it's like Children are safe and nurtured by staff who understand their unique ways of learning. Staff quickly identify children's abilities and skills and tailor the curriculum to meet their needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. Swift interventions help to reduce any inequalities that may impact children's achievement. Strong Leadership Child-centred Learning Supportive Environment Effective Routines Ambitious Team ## Pricing & funding This nursery structures its fees based on age groups, offering separate rates for the Baby Room and Pre-School. Parents can book childcare either on an hourly basis or as a full-day session from 8am to 6pm. Government funding is accepted, with stretched funding options available. - Pre-School hourly rate £8 / hour - Pre-School full day (8am - 6pm) £75 / day - Baby Room hourly rate £10 / hour - Baby Room full day (8am - 6pm) £90 / day Good to know - Government funding is available, including stretch funding options, subject to availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 5 days a week, 51 weeks a year between 8:00am & 6:00pm Age range 6 months old Term time / All Year All\_year Session types term time only, all year round care Food Nutritious food cooked on site Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fordcombe Preschool Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10382709 Lead inspector Alison Martin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298716)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747360) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.fordcombepreschool.org) Fordcombe Village Hall, The Green, Fordcombe, TN3 0RY [© 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#/0.18038/51.14137/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Fordcombe - [Day nurseries in Fordcombe](/search?q=Fordcombe) - [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=fordcombe-preschool-limited-tn3-0ry-2747360) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Expected 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 Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fordcombe Preschool Last inspected 12 December 2025 · Alison Martin Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children are safe and nurtured by staff who understand their unique ways of learning. Staff quickly identify children's abilities and skills and tailor the curriculum to meet their needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. Swift interventions help to reduce any inequalities that may impact children's achievement. Inspector highlights - Leaders have established new and highly effective routines that promote children’s personal and social development extremely well. - Children thrive in an environment that stimulates their thinking, curiosity and desire to learn more. - The new leadership team is highly ambitious and has significantly improved the quality of teaching, safety and staff wellbeing. - Leaders meticulously review and reflect on the quality of education and care to ensure they are meeting and exceeding the needs of all children. - Staff feel valued and supported and are focused on achieving the highest levels of professional practice. - Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and those responsible for governance fulfilling their responsibilities and establishing an open culture. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff to precisely identify young children's learning targets and ensure they are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Inspection #10382709 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298716) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders act with integrity to provide high-quality teaching and experiences for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and other barriers to learning. Staff provide reassuring and welcoming care, taking incisive and timely action to meet individual needs. Leaders engage with other professionals and parents/carers to develop suitable learning plans and adapt teaching strategies to provide appropriate levels of challenge and help children achieve. Outdoor space Children are encouraged to play outside in the fresh air and demonstrate balance and coordination when they tackle physical challenges. The preschool ensures children learn the importance of making healthy choices to support their mental and physical well-being. EAL / language support Staff quickly identify children's abilities and skills and tailor the curriculum to meet their needs, including those who speak English as an additional language. Swift interventions help to reduce any inequalities that may impact children's achievement. ## Parent Reviews of Fordcombe Preschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWCVU_BNtanzQQqvVYEkbjB1__jBRwoQH8PgBMq91xgOv3a4SBA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Milena Warner a year ago Beautiful, dedicated, capable and qualified team of professionals who look after our children with care that brings out the best in them. The facilities and scenery are unmatched. The learning and fun for your little one is guaranteed. Their hygiene and food is also immaculate. We can not recommend Fordcombe preschool more than we do as a family. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfMnJHMmNnEAE!2m1!1s0x47df5ad42290bc21:0x2106c91ac55822c0) Reviews from Google for Fordcombe Preschool. 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