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Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School # Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · Units 3 & 3a, Birchlands Business Centre, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JH · Kent Number of places 82 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School, established in 2013, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 1 to 5 years old. The nursery operates all year round, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and received an "Outstanding" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on March 7, 2023. Children thrive in this exceptional setting, where staff prioritise emotional well-being as a foundation for learning and development. The highly ambitious curriculum, which focuses on communication, independence, and social interactions, ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make outstanding progress from their individual starting points. Parents have expressed being "thrilled" and describe the environment as "fantastic," particularly praising the exceptionally loving learning environment for children with SEND. Children at Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School enjoy regular access to a delightful outdoor area, promoting physical development through activities like running, jumping, climbing, and ball games. This focus on physical activity is a real strength, with babies and older children alike engaging in age-appropriate movements that support muscle development. The nursery’s commitment to an inclusive and supportive environment, combined with its ambitious curriculum and dedicated staff, creates a truly nurturing and stimulating experience for every child. What it's like Children thrive at this exceptional nursery, where children and families are at the heart of everything. Staff prioritise supporting children's emotional health, recognising its positive impact on learning and development. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make outstanding progress due to the highly ambitious curriculum that benefits communication, independence, and social interactions. High independence Strong parent partnerships Outstanding interactions Exemplary staff support Physical activity focus Excellent behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276664 Lead inspector Tina Lambert Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213731)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468185) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=forest-park-day-nursery-pre-school-tn2-5jh-ey468185) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 7 March 2023 · Tina Lambert Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive at this exceptional nursery, where children and families are at the heart of everything. Staff prioritise supporting children's emotional health, recognising its positive impact on learning and development. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make outstanding progress due to the highly ambitious curriculum that benefits communication, independence, and social interactions. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate exceptionally high levels of independence throughout the nursery. - Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong. - Children receive outstanding high-quality interactions from the staff who care for them and are well supported to develop their communication skills. - Leaders provide exemplary support for their staff team. - Physical activity is a real strength in the nursery. Inspection #10276664 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213731) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents mention that staff provide an exceptionally loving learning environment for their children, particularly those children with SEND. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make outstanding progress from their starting points. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents mention that staff provide an exceptionally loving learning environment for their children, particularly those children with SEND. Outdoor space All children have regular access to a delightful outside area that helps to support muscle development. Children run, jump and climb and throw balls through hoops. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: May 2014 - March 2023 Outstanding - July 2017 Good - May 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School ### What kind of childcare setting is Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School accept? ### What are the opening hours at Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### How does Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Tunbridge Wells Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Rainbow Nursery Tunbridge Wells · TN2 5LX 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-nursery-tn2-5lx-127486) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.9 mi ### Green Cave Nursery Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1BP 4.2(38 reviews) ](/nursery/green-cave-nursery-tn1-1bp-2519666) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### The Little Learning Tree Preschool - Bayhall Road Tunbridge Wells · TN2 4UT ](/nursery/the-little-learning-tree-preschool-bayhall-road-tn2-4ut-ey561845) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.9 mi ### The Green Cave Montessori Pre-School Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1QQ 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-green-cave-montessori-pre-school-tn1-1qq-2804421) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Rascals Nursery Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1NU 5.0(25 reviews) ](/nursery/little-rascals-nursery-tn1-1nu-ey558219) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Rascals Pre-Prep Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1PE 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-rascals-pre-prep-tn1-1pe-ey558229) [See all nurseries in Tunbridge Wells →](/search?q=Tunbridge+Wells) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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