Nurseries and childcare in Ightham
We know of 9 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Ightham, 2 of them in Ightham itself. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Ightham, nearest first
- Skips Pre School Child care and day care · 0.4 miles The Old Guide Hut, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, TN15 9DD 5 Call
- Bright Start Pre-School Preschool · 0.7 miles Parish Hall, Quarry Hill Rd, Sevenoaks, TN15 4 Call
- St Lawrence Pre-School Preschool · 1.8 miles St Lawrence Village Hall, Church Rd, Seal, TN15 0LL Call
- St George's Pre School Preschool · 1.9 miles Sevenoaks, TN15 7DL Call
- Plaxtol Nursery School Preschool · 2.0 miles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD 5 Call
- Higham Village Pre-School Day care preschool · 2.1 miles The Pavilion, School Lane, Higham, Sevenoaks, ME3
- St Ediths Pre-School Preschool · 2.9 miles CP School, High St, Sevenoaks, TN15 Call
- Pipkins Nursery Child care and day care · 2.9 miles Stumble Hill, Shipborne, TN11 Call
- Top Banana Pre-School Preschool · 3.0 miles Seal War Memorial Pavilion, Recreation Ground, High St, Sevenoaks, TN15 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Ightham?
We know of 9 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Ightham. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Ightham
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