5 nurseries in Cranbrook
Every day nursery in Cranbrook on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in South East after the free hours.
Day nurseries in Cranbrook, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harpers Nursery school TN17 1JU | Outstanding | 15 May 2023 | 24 |
| 2 | Frittenden Pre-School TN17 2DD | Outstanding | 2 March 2023 | 14 |
| 3 | Hawkhurst Pre-School TN18 4JJ | Outstanding | 9 February 2023 | 23 |
| 4 | Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Cranbrook TN17 3QG | Outstanding | 2 February 2022 | 72 |
| 5 | Rolvenden Pre-School TN17 4ND | Good | 16 July 2024 | 18 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in Cranbrook
What day nurseries in South East charge on average. Fees in Cranbrook itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £202no funded hours | £161after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £185no funded hours | £152after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £72after the free 15 hours | £144after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in Cranbrook
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Cranbrook as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.