--- title: "Horsmonden Kindergarten — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Horsmonden Kindergarten, a nursery in Tonbridge — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Website: https://www.horsmondenkindergarten.co.uk/" } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Horsmonden Kindergarten # Horsmonden Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · Back Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, TN12 8NJ · Kent Number of places 44 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 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 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-run Play-based learning Experienced staff Strong parent community ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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.horsmondenkindergarten.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:30am – 3:30pm weekdays during term time Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Horsmonden Kindergarten Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10388506 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275030)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546431) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=horsmonden-kindergarten-tn12-8nj-ey546431) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Horsmonden Kindergarten Last inspected 26 February 2025 Safeguarding effective 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 - 1 strengthen the monitoring of staff practice so that all staff understand how to adapt their teaching to extend children's learning further. Inspection #10388506 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275030) 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 2025 Good - July 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Horsmonden Kindergarten ### What kind of childcare setting is Horsmonden Kindergarten? ### What are the opening hours at Horsmonden Kindergarten? ### How does Horsmonden Kindergarten support children settling in? ### How can Horsmonden Kindergarten be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Tonbridge Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Horsmonden Kindergarten. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Harpers Nursery school Cranbrook · TN17 1JU ](/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-tn17-1ju-127225) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Little Birches in Brenchley Tonbridge · TN12 7NX 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/little-birches-in-brenchley-tn12-7nx-2690619) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Brenchley Pre-School Tonbridge · TN12 7NY 4.9(11 reviews) ](/nursery/brenchley-pre-school-limited-tn12-7ny-ey446314) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Goudhurst Village Pre-School Goudhurst · TN17 1AN ](/nursery/goudhurst-village-pre-school-tn17-1an-ey468008) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Discoveries Montessori Nursery School Tonbridge · TN12 6JE ](/nursery/discoveries-montessori-nursery-school-tn12-6je-ey561594) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.3 mi ### Fox Den Nursery Tonbridge · TN12 9JX ](/nursery/fox-den-nursery-tn12-9jx-2835898) [See all nurseries in Tonbridge →](/search?q=Tonbridge) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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