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.
Ready for Reception
Monday 12th May and Tuesday 20th May, 9.00am-10.00am
Families interested in learning more about our Reception class are invited to join us to meet Mrs Cole, Head of Early Years and Reception teacher and see lessons in action. These will be Phonics on Monday 12th May and PE on Tuesday 20th May, both from 9.00-10.00am. Places are limited and we encourage families to book one session only.
Stay and Play
Tuesdays - 13th May, 10th June, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.