Best nurseries in West Malling
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Tonbridge and Malling, 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 | Precious Gems Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · ME19 6RL | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School Full day care · 60 places · ME19 6SD | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Children's House Montessori Full day care · ME19 5JG | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Pippins Preschool Full day care · 20 places · ME19 5FB | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling Full day care · 74 places · ME19 6DY | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Trillium Montessori House Sessional day care · 32 places · ME19 6RL | Good (2022) |
| 7 | St Thomas More Pre-School Full day care · 26 places · ME19 6HN | Good (2021) |
| 8 | Little Gems Montessori Nursery Sessional day care · 30 places · ME19 5BQ | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Little Larges Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 49 places · ME19 5AS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in West Malling?
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 West Malling?
There are 9 nurseries and pre-schools in West Malling; listed first: Precious Gems Day Nursery, Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School, Children's House Montessori.
How much does nursery cost in West Malling?
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 West Malling?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Larkfield · Tonbridge · Borough Green · Hilden Park · Snodland · Aylesford · New Hythe
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.