Opening hours
8:30am – 3:30pm weekdays during term time
Horsmonden Kindergarten
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
Number of places
44 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Horsmonden Kindergarten, established in 1980, is a charitable pre-school facility situated near the Horsmonden Primary School. It offers a warm, secure, and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years, fostering interaction with peers and adults as they embark on their first journey away from home.
The Kindergarten emphasises play-based learning to promote social skills, confidence, independence, and overall development, preparing children for a smooth transition to primary school. With a spacious building and an excellent outdoor area, children have ample opportunities for engaging activities and physical play.
The institution operates during term time from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on weekdays and is managed by a dedicated team of staff and a committee of parent volunteers. Horsmonden Kindergarten actively encourages parental involvement in fundraising and other events to ensure its continued success and growth.
Our ethos
Horsmonden Kindergarten's pedagogical approach is play-based learning, aiming to foster social skills, confidence, and independence in children. They strive to create a warm, secure, and stimulating environment that prepares children for primary school.
What it's like
Children arrive at the nursery happy, settle in quickly and eagerly explore the activities, confidently using the self-registration system and independently choosing a place for their belongings. The environment is peaceful, and children remain engaged in their play, forming strong bonds with staff and seeking comfort when needed. Staff arrange the environment to support children's development and learning, with a dedicated space for younger children and opportunities for older children to think critically and problem-solve during play.
Charity-runPlay-based learningExperienced staffStrong parent community
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
2 to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Horsmonden Kindergarten
Last inspected 26 February 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive at the nursery happy, settle in quickly and eagerly explore the activities, confidently using the self-registration system and independently choosing a place for their belongings. The environment is peaceful, and children remain engaged in their play, forming strong bonds with staff and seeking comfort when needed. Staff arrange the environment to support children's development and learning, with a dedicated space for younger children and opportunities for older children to think critically and problem-solve during play.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff provide strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through referrals, collaboration with parents and professionals, and targeted intervention plans.
- Leaders have a clear vision for the nursery's curriculum, focusing on fostering social skills, nurturing relationships, and promoting independence.
- Staff provide activities that develop children's physical skills, promoting both gross and fine motor skills.
- Children are developing a passion for books and reading, with staff frequently sharing a variety of stories in engaging ways.
- Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular updates on children's care and learning and invitations to meetings to discuss progress.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the monitoring of staff practice so that all staff understand how to adapt their teaching to extend children's learning further.
Inspection #10388506 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders and staff provide strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They make referrals and collaborate closely with parents and external professionals. Leaders ensure that targeted plans are put into action, allowing children to access early intervention.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education offered, both indoors and outdoors, and evaluated its impact on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: July 2019
- February 2025Good
- July 2019Good
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