Hemsley House Nursery School

137 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone ME16 8JS
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9.3 72 Reviews
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Hemsley House Nursery School is split between two beautifully converted, large Victorian homes in Maidstone, Kent.

Educators at Hemsley House Nursery School are experienced in providing premium care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old, achieving an Outstanding Ofsted rating (December 2022). They adopt a hybrid approach to education, combining the EYFS framework with their own Storal curriculum. This flexible, tailored approach provides children with opportunities to reach their full potential at their own pace.

The cosy, home-from-home learning environments provide opportunities for wonder and stimulation. Its calm and cosy sensory room is especially beneficial for children with learning difficulties.

At mealtimes, fresh and healthy food is cooked every day by their onsite chef. Educators use mealtimes as an opportunity to help children learn about nutrition, where their food comes from, and older children help with food preparation in the kitchen.

If you would like to find out more about this Ofsted Outstanding nursery school, please contact the nursery to arrange a time for you and your family to visit.

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Care Provided by Hemsley House Nursery School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kerri Savage (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 82
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Hemsley House Nursery School

  • Full day (7:30 am to 6:30 pm) from £75.00

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

Hemsley House Nursery School Reviews (72)

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Hemsley House Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.341) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hemsley House Nursery School has 72 reviews.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started here at Hemsley House Nursery School in June, being a first time mum who was going back to work and moving to a new area I was very anxious about leaving her in childcare and wanted to make sure we chose the right place for our child.
Hemsley house has been a dream, the staff
are so welcoming and friendly and my daughter felt comfortable so quickly. The staff work so hard to create a happy fun environment for the children and our little girl is thriving there.
We get daily updates with photos showing her playing or dancing along, she is learning new words daily and her interaction with everyone is wonderful!


She gets so excited when she sees her key workers and is always so happy during her time here! Working long hours I don't ever have to worry about her care or welfare, they treat our daughter like one of their own!


We are so so pleased we picked Hemsley house for our daughters first years at nursery, thank you for being fabulous!


Reply from Hemsley House, Central support at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear how happy and comfortable your daughter is at Hemsley House. It means the world to us to know she's thriving and excited to be here. We'll continue to ensure she has a wonderful experience every day!


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Review from Almudena S (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the team have been amazing with my 20-month-old daughter starting in the nursery. She is really well settled, she goes in happy, engages in lots of different activities, and has lots of fun in the garden. The baby room teachers especially have been really supportive when I have been unsure or worried
about my daughter settling. Really happy with the nursery so far

Reply from Hemsley House, Central support at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear your daughter is settled, enjoying her time, and having fun. It's great to know our team has been supportive-we're excited to continue being part of her journey!


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Review from Mon B (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good nursery with very lovely staff. I always have peace of mind dropping my son off. Only moving due to him starting pre-school. Thorough handovers and daily updates.
The food there is always nutritious, I love seeing all the fresh fruit and food being delivered and their onsite chef who is
always making delicious meals for the kids.
Well run nursery and would definitely recommend.

Reply from Kerri Savage, Nursery Manager at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It is great to hear that you're happy with the care provided by the nursery and you find the team to be committed and knowledgeable. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're so happy to have your family with us!


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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

This is a nursery of 2 halves, literally. The babies unit in one location and the toddlers in another. I cannot fault the baby unit, the care was outstanding and we were always quickly informed of any issues (ie: bumps and bruises, potential illness etc.) Unfortunately this did not continue in the
toddlers unit. The turnover of staff there was huge, we had several different key workers, which made it very difficult to know who to talk to. Also there was a behavioural issue with another child, my daughter was competently verbal at a young age and frequently came home reporting that she, and her friends, had been hit/pushed/kicked and generally assaulted by a particular child. I asked various members of staff to pay closer attention or keep them apart but they said they were busy and nothing changed. Since this experience she is much more timid around other children and I worry about the impact this has had on her. My advice would be either only send your child to the baby unit, or just avoid totally.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you for your review and feedback, here at Hemsley House we take all feedback and information shared seriously and we are really saddened to hear that you felt your experience differed when you transitioned. We would be keen to discuss this further and would be grateful if you could give the nursery a call.


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Review from J H (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two grandchildren at Hemsley House, and I'm so delighted at how much they enjoy their time here. (It's always tough to wave goodbye, to begin with, but this is such a happy place!)
My four-year-old loves the opportunities to play and learn: he has been supported to try new things both inside
and outside - the large garden area is one of his favourites and he enjoys the wide range indoors too. It's great that he's able to go back to familiar toys and games as well.
He's become very fond of his key person and other staff members because they are caring and really work hard to get to know their children.
Plenty of time to play alongside other children and he's made lots of friends.
My 11-month-old has settled well too, thanks to the kind and sensitive care from staff and I feel lucky that Hemsley House is her nursery!
Thanks so much to the knowledgeable and committed senior team and room leaders who keep the children so happy. Definitely a nursery to recommend.

Reply from Storal, Central Support at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It is great to hear that you're happy with the care provided by the nursery and you find the team to be committed and knowledgeable. Thank you for choosing us.


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Review from Annys O (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't explain how pleased we are that we moved my son to Hemsley House after issues with settling at one of the larger chains. The staff are absolutely amazing, they all have taken the time to get to know him, even those who aren't his key worker or with him every day, every message I give on drop-off
is relayed to all staff and they always try their utmost to meet my requests. My son has settled in so well here and I completely trust all his needs are taken care of and I will be contacted if there are any issues. He spends a lot of time outside in the garden, which he loves and is always happy and well-fed when I pick him up. A good level of updates are provided via the app, especially during his settles which provided so much reassurance and we always receive a detailed download in person at the end of the day too. So glad we found the nursery and would definitely recommend it!

Reply from Storal, Central support at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your son has settled in so well at Hemsley House. It's great to know that our staff has taken the time to get to know him and that you feel confident in the care he's receiving. We're glad he enjoys spending time in the garden and appreciates the updates we provide. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're so happy to have your family with us!


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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My second child is currently here, full time, seems a shame the recent staff turnover but cannot fault the care they give my child. They're happy and thriving and the regular updates via the app provide me with reassurance.

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Hemsley House Nursery since the age of seven months, and my experience has always been positive - from the baby room to young toddlers and with the transition to older toddlers. All of the staff got to know our little girl really well, very quickly and we laughed and enjoyed
the milestones together. My daughter comes out of nursery well-fed, happy and with lots of stories about the fun activities she has done, all the friends she has been with and the lovely adults she has spent time with.

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Review from Mia V (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended both the baby and toddler unit at Hemsley House, and I cannot fault either. The staff are incredible, attentive and supportive and have contributed massively to my daughter's learning, development and social skills. They are always on hand to help and have provided invaluable
advice and guidance in milestones such as nap dropping and potty training. My daughter enjoys every day at ‘big nursery’ and is always telling me about the amazing activities she does and the delicious food she eats!

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Review from Marie C (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended this nursery for over a year now, from the age of 11 months. All of the staff that work there have been amazing with him and really get to know your child and understand their needs well. My child has settled really well into the nursery and is happy for me to leave him in the
care of the lovely staff that work there, especially his key worker, who works really hard to understand his needs and what he wants.

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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Hemsley House Nursery and Pre-School for 18 months and absolutely loves it!
All the staff are always helpful and caring.
The facilities are well kept and we love the fact it’s based in two former residential houses, which adds a real homely feel.
Various fun activities
are provided for the children daily. We especially love the outdoor facilities and the fact the children are encouraged to be outdoors as much as possible.
Overall we would highly recommend Hemsley House.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the Hemsley baby unit so far, my baby loves it and all the staff are really caring and listen to your needs and concerns. I love the fact I get updated throughout the day as this puts my mind at ease. Thank you!

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Review from Maria B (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to all the Young Toddlers staff for all of your guidance, care and learning through play which you have done with our little one this year. The staff at Hemsley House are great facilitators, whose input, has helped to shape our daughter into the lovely girl she is becoming. She really enjoys
nursery and it is a big part of her weekly routine; talking about the nursery staff, at home, as her friends. The time and emotional energy given every day is very much appreciated!

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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Hemsley House Nursery School in January. He loves it so much he doesn't want to leave. The staff are fantastic. I can't fault this place or its staff at all. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery place.

Reply from Samantha Adams, General Manager at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, I am glad that your son has settled well and you feel confident in the team.
Your feedback is always appreciated.


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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends this nursery Monday to Friday and he cannot be more happy. The staff are kind and caring and really looking after him. Congratulations to all staff at Hemsley House for recently receiving an Outstanding report from Ofsted. Keep up the good work.

Reply from Samantha Adams, General Manager at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review, Your views are so important to us. We are glad that you are pleased with the care and education that your child is receiving.
Kindest Regards,
Samantha Adams


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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When first looking around we loved the home from home feel and the way the staff interacted with the children. Although there were tears at drop-off for the first week or so, she quickly adapted to nursery life and is always happy and thriving when we pick her up. Communication is good with regular
emails from management and I always get a speedy response with any questions or queries that I may have. They do a variety of engaging activities working on the children's development and make use of the outside space as much as possible. We get daily updates both verbally and on the app. The staff are energetic, engaging and always smiling. Our daughter loves her key worker, who is amazing with her, making sure she is happy and safe whilst building her confidence and encouraging her to reach new milestones. She’s great at communicating and working with us at all times. It really makes the whole nursery/working full time experience easier! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hemsley House Day Nursery & Pre-school!

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Review from Michelle E (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved from London to Maidstone and were really unsure of which nursery to put our 2-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter in and I am so glad we chose Hemsley House. Although my son cried at drop-off for the first week, they both transitioned really well into the nursery and it's clear to see that
all of the staff are really engaged, caring and committed to the wellbeing and development of the kids. By week 2, my son was literally running through the door to get in. The staff go far out of their way to communicate what's going on at the nursery and to plan fun and engaging activities. They know the kids as individuals. Both the sites are fantastic - completely geared towards the kids' developmental abilities and interests. My son and daughter are always beaming when I come to pick them up. They've been there for 6 months now and I keep being more and more impressed with how they care and nurture the kids.

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Review from L C (Father of Child) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very polite my child cries every time he leaves me in the morning but always ends up with a smile on his face from the brilliant staff.
He always comes home with pictures on his daily diary on the app and he always seems to be having fun but also learning different things at the same time.
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staff always update us if he hasn't eaten properly or hasn't had all his bottles.
I'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone in need.

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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using Helmsley House Nursery and Pre-School for around 4 years now. My daughter went to both settings until she went to school, and now my son has been going for around a year. I adore the nursery. So many others I visited felt too clinical or impersonal. Since the second we stepped through
the door it felt like a home away from home. The staff are lovely, bubbly people. I can honestly never tell if they have had a bad day (though I'm sure it happens!) as they always have a smile on their faces. They have an excellent framework for developments and keep in constant contact about a child's progress. They are very reasonably priced, especially given the location. If I've ever had an issue (which is really rare), senior staff and managers have always responded promptly and positively. I feel my children are safe, happy and well looked after. I couldn't recommend it more!

Reply from Samantha McCarthy, General Manager at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you so much for this heartfelt review, we really appreciate your comments.


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Review from Alex W (Father of Child) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Hemsley House since she was 10 months old. She has settled in well, enjoys nursery, has developed and made friends. Staff at Hemsley House are caring and professional and always happy to work with us to help reinforce whatever we are doing at home. Our daughter enjoys the large
adventure garden and the freshly prepared food (which was a major draw for us). We would happily recommend Hemsley House to other parents/carers.

Reply from Samantha McCarthy, General Manager at Hemsley House Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review, we are glad to hear that you would recommend Hemsley House to other parents.


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.341)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.341) out of 10 for Hemsley House Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.609 for Hemsley House Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (114 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.609

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.732 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hemsley House Nursery School is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 82 number of registered child places is 16.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.4 = 0.732

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Kerri Savage

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Welcome to Hemsley House Nursery School.
You’ll find us at two locations in Maidstone on Tonbridge Road and Terrace Road, only a 10-minute walk apart. These two converted Victorian houses have a warm and inviting home-from-home feel and their large gardens enable children to experience the joy of outdoor play.


Every day at Hemsley House we encourage children to be independent and imaginative in our wonderful learning environments. In doing so, they soon develop a real love of learning and a curious mind.


Our experienced team come with a wealth of early years learning insight. We know that every child is different with their own story to tell, so we make sure that your child learns in a way and at a pace that’s right for them.


We’d love you to visit us so please do get in touch and we’ll look forward to meeting you and your family.


Frequently Asked Questions about Hemsley House Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Hemsley House Nursery School accepts?

Hemsley House Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hemsley House Nursery School Open?

Hemsley House Nursery School is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Hemsley House Nursery School have capacity for?

Hemsley House Nursery School has capacity for a total of 82 Children.

How far is Hemsley House Nursery School to the centre of Maidstone?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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