Best nurseries in Boughton Monchelsea
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Maidstone, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlequin Forest School Full day care · 15 places · ME17 4NA | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 61 places · ME15 9QF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association Sessional day care · 50 places · ME17 4HN | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Tiger Cubs Day Nursery Full day care · 35 places · ME15 9QL | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Junior's Day Nursery Full day care · 75 places · ME17 4JD | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Brishing Barn Nursery Ltd Full day care · 80 places · ME17 4NF | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club Sessional day care · 51 places · ME15 6BD | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Boughton Monchelsea?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Boughton Monchelsea?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Boughton Monchelsea, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Harlequin Forest School, Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool, Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association.
How much does nursery cost in Boughton Monchelsea?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Boughton Monchelsea?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.