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 offer wrapround care from 7.30am to 7.30pm during the term.
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 very welcome to join the weekly Parent and Toddler Group on Friday mornings, 10.00am-11.00am during the term.
Parent 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. It's a fantastic chance to explore the school, meet other families, and let your child have a great time playing. The sessions are suitable for parents with children from new-born to 3 years.
Book HereForest Fun Day
Saturday 21st September 2024, 9.00am-12.00pm
Take part in fun outdoor activities in our forest where you can meet our teachers, chat to current parents and tour the Nursery and Prep School. For families looking for Nursery to Year 6.
Book HereOpen Morning
Thursday 10th October 2024, 9am-12pm
You can 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.
Prep School Open MorningPERSONAL SCHOOL TOURS
Term Time
We warmly invite families to visit our Nursery, Prep School, Senior School or Sixth Form for an individual tour. 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 £100 registration fee (if applicant's parents live in the UK/EU) or £150 (if applicant's parents live outside the EU). The registration fee 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 £250 deposit and signed contract is required to accept the place.
We will invite your child to join us for two settling-in sessions in the term before they are due to start.