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Hilden Oaks Nursery # Hilden Oaks Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted report unavailable · Hilden Oaks School, 38 Dry Hill Park Road, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3BU · Kent Number of places 50 places Age range — Last inspected Jun 2008 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 Hilden Oaks Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, helping them embark on their educational journey with confidence. The nursery is committed to providing high standards of teaching and care. The admissions process is designed to be supportive for families, inviting them to visit the school for open events or personal tours with Headteacher Mrs. Sharon Wade. Prospective nursery children are offered a short, unaccompanied play session to help staff get acquainted with them before an offer of a place is made. Hilden Oaks operates as a charitable trust, ensuring all fees are reinvested into enhancing school facilities and education. They also offer means-tested financial assistance through Bursary Administration Limited to support eligible parents. The nursery actively participates in various Early Years Funding schemes, including universal and working parents funding, and accepts childcare vouchers to help families manage childcare costs. The school offers both all-year-round and termly fee schedules for nursery and preschool children. What it's like Hilden Oaks is a long-established independent school (founded in 1919) in Tonbridge, Kent. The early years provision has been available for a number of years, and a nursery for babies opened in 2007. The setting operates from four main rooms and two classrooms. ## Pricing & funding The nursery does not publish detailed session rates in the provided text, but requires a deposit upon registration. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A deposit of £500 is required when registering. ## Key facts Opening hours 08.30 to 17.30 Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hilden Oaks Nursery Last inspected 10 June 2008 · Stephanie Graves What it's like to attend Hilden Oaks is a long-established independent school (founded in 1919) in Tonbridge, Kent. The early years provision has been available for a number of years, and a nursery for babies opened in 2007. The setting operates from four main rooms and two classrooms. Inspector highlights - Children arrive confidently, settle quickly and are consistently involved and engaged. - Children have many opportunities to exercise, use large play apparatus and take part in music and movement activities. - Children are cared for within safe and secure boundaries. - Children are welcomed and treated according to their individual needs. - Children benefit from an effective partnership with parents, because staff and parents work together to meet their needs. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to provide parents with regular feedback about the daily activities (also applies to nursery education). - 2 Make improvements as indicated in the care section above. Inspection #EY360192 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/1210911) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hilden Oaks Nursery Inspection date Jun 2008 Inspection no. EY360192 Lead inspector Stephanie Graves [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/1210911)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY360192) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hilden-oaks-nursery-tn10-3bu-ey360192) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They believe staff provide very well for their children and feel included and involved. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting currently supports a number of children with learning difficulties and disabilities. Outdoor space All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area and also have access to the school field, IT room, library and other facilities. Extensive use of the outdoor area, in all weathers, promotes children's physical skills effectively. EAL / language support The setting also supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language. ## Frequently asked about Hilden Oaks Nursery ### What type of nursery is Hilden Oaks Nursery? ### How is English learning supported at Hilden Oaks Nursery? ### What is the staff team like at Hilden Oaks Nursery? ### Which area does Hilden Oaks Nursery serve? ### How can Hilden Oaks Nursery be contacted? ### Which funded childcare hours does Hilden Oaks Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in TONBRIDGE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hilden Oaks Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Delarue Crickets Pre-school Tonbridge · TN10 3TD ](/nursery/delarue-crickets-pre-school-tn10-3td-ey538754) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Blooming Olives Day Nursery Tonbridge · TN9 1HA ](/nursery/blooming-olives-day-nursery-limited-tn9-1ha-2849725) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Play 'n Grow Childcare - Angel Centre Tonbridge · TN9 1SF ](/nursery/play-n-grow-childcare-ltd-angel-centre-tn9-1sf-2813792) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Junior's Day Nursery Tonbridge · TN9 2SN ](/nursery/junior-s-day-nursery-tn9-2sn-ey490184) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Roselands Pre-School Highamwood Tonbridge · TN10 4BB ](/nursery/roselands-pre-school-highamwood-tn10-4bb-ey404011) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool Tonbridge · TN9 2JB 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-tonbridge-day-nursery-and-preschool-tn9-2jb-ey492299) [See all nurseries in TONBRIDGE →](/search?q=TONBRIDGE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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