Best nurseries in Park Farm
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Ashford, 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 | Footprints Day Care Full day care · 104 places · TN23 3SU | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge Full day care · 32 places · TN23 3PA | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Acorns Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · TN23 3NZ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Cherrytree Nursery School - Kingsnorth Rd Full day care · 38 places · TN23 6NE | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Little Acorns Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · TN23 3PA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Park Farm?
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 Park Farm?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Park Farm; listed first: Footprints Day Care, Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge, Little Acorns Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Park Farm?
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 Park Farm?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Ashford · Tenterden · Kennington · Godinton
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.