Best nurseries in Marden (Maidstone)
5 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 | Marden Pre-School Playgroup Sessional day care · 40 places · TN12 9JX | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Cherubs Pre School Sessional day care · 32 places · ME17 4AW | Outstanding (2024) |
| 3 | Barnies Day Nursery Full day care · 70 places · TN12 6PY | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Hunton & Linton Pre-school Full day care · 30 places · ME15 0RS | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Fox Den Nursery Full day care · 23 places · TN12 9JX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Marden (Maidstone)?
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 Marden (Maidstone)?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Marden (Maidstone), 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Marden Pre-School Playgroup, Cherubs Pre School, Barnies Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Marden (Maidstone)?
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 Marden (Maidstone)?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Maidstone · Loose · Boughton Monchelsea · Ringlestone · Tovil
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.