Nursery
Forest Explorers Nursery is a key entry point to Kent College Prep School, and children can join from the term they turn three years with a guaranteed place in our Reception class.
We invite families to visit us throughout the year; come along to Prep School events or join us for Nursery Stay and Play sessions. We hope you and your child will spend time getting to know us in advance of applying for a place and joining us.
Families with pre-school children are welcome to join the weekly Parent and Toddler Group on Friday mornings, 10.00am-11.00am during the term.
Stay and Play
Tuesday 10th June and 1st July
For families interested in joining Forest Explorers Nursery, the Stay and Play sessions are a fantastic opportunity to take part in a Forest Fun lesson in the beautiful woodlands that surround our school. The sessions will run 9.00am - 10.00am and suitable footwear and clothing are required.
Super Sport Saturday
Saturday 14th June 2025, 8.45am to 11.00am
Join us for a fantastic morning of sport including hockey, gymnastics, cricket, football and trampolining. Explore our sports provision and the amazing facilities our KC Prep boys and girls have access to. Suitable from rising 3 - 11 years.
Book HerePrep Open Morning
Thursday 9th October, 8.30am-10.00am
Discover what makes Kent College Prep such a special place to learn. Tour the school, hear from Head, Mrs Hall and Head of Early Years, Mrs Cole, and meet our pupils and teachers.
Book HereParent and Toddler Group
Fridays, 10.00am-11.00am
Families with pre-school children are welcome to join our free Parent and Toddler Group. These sessions feature fun play, creative crafts, and enjoyable singing or a story time. The sessions are suitable for parents with children from new-born to 3 years.
Book HereSchool Tours
Term Time
We warmly invite families to visit our Prep School for an individual tour with Head, Mrs Hall or Head of Early Years, Mrs Cole. These are by appointment only during term time.
Book HereAPPLICATION PROCESS
If you would like apply for a place for your child after visiting the Nursery, we ask for an application form together with a £120 registration fee. The registration fee now includes VAT and is non refundable.
Once we have received your application and registration fee, and subject to spaces being available, we will make an offer of a place. A £300 deposit and signed contract is required to accept the place. The deposit now includes VAT.
We will invite your child to join us for two settling-in sessions in the term before they are due to start.