Best nurseries in Iwade
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Swale, 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 | Tinkerbells Early Years Sessional day care · 36 places · ME9 8RR | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Ickle Pickles Nursery School Full day care · 61 places · ME9 8UW | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Happy Days UK Ltd Full day care · 80 places · ME9 8RE | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Tinkerbells at the Clock Tower Sessional day care · 26 places · ME10 2RQ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Chatter Tots Full day care · 50 places · ME10 2SL | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Iwade?
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 Iwade?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Iwade, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Tinkerbells Early Years, Ickle Pickles Nursery School, Happy Days UK Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Iwade?
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 Iwade?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Faversham · Sittingbourne · Boughton under Blean · Queenborough · Milton Regis
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.