Oakley Nursery and Preschool

Bishop’s House, 1 Rockdale Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1JT
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  • Oakley Nursery and Preschool, Sevenoaks
Located in the heart of Sevenoaks, Oakley Day Nursery and Preschool is a premium day nursery and preschool offering excellent childcare and educational development in a warm, home-from-home environment. Offering flexible sessions the team of practitioners are passionate and highly trained and will work with you from day one to ensure that your child settles well and begins their learning journey straight away.

Providing a mix of educational, group-led and free-play activities designed to deliver only the highest standards of care. Operating from a safe and secure setting, the team offer the perfect mix of experience and youthful exuberance engaging with the children throughout the day.

Being situated in the town centre means Oakley is ideally placed to support families from across the region. The town's shops are on the doorstep and Sevenoaks train and bus stations are only a short distance away. Excellent parks and woods for regular trips, so the children can explore new environments and activities are only a stone’s throw away.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Dawson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 45

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 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

Oakley Nursery and Preschool Reviews (49)

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Oakley Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakley Nursery and Preschool has 49 reviews.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest is at the pre school and my youngest is in the baby room. I cannot recommend Oakley enough. Throughout the nursery the staff are just incredible - so kind, so friendly and so warm. They come up with such a wide range of activities for the children (in all of the rooms) which the children really
enjoy. It is such a special place and I'm so happy we found it!
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Review from Francesca S (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery! The girls in the acorn room are so sweet with the babies and my daughter felt very comfortable with them right away. The main reason we chose Oakley was when we visited we felt the atmosphere was warmer and more familial than others, with the staff supporting the children into being
their confident and most happy selves.
I also love how they take the babies on regular walks around town and show them different sights every day. So pleased we chose Oakley!
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Review from Sacha P (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy comes to this nursery.the staff here is so caring, attentive, and knowledgeable.
They are patience and have an unbelievable ability to connect with the children.
Was a rough start for me and my boy..i suspected autism and i was one of those parents that on my boy first day sat outside the
school in tears..they were so loving with both of us
They were with me all the step of the way through the uncertainty of the situation the hardship and the diagnosis.
No words can describe the admiration respect and affection i have for those ladies that never gave up from day one and the progress i can see on a daily basis in my boy is unbelievable
They are absolutely amazing from the manager that has to put up with my neverending demands to the teachers
And the communication they have with the parents is outstanding.you always know what your child is doing and how well hes doing
I will always reccomend this nursery to anyone that asks they deserve to be known!!!thank you
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Review from Daiva V (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our girls have joined the nursery after our move to the area and we are so happy, up to this day, with our choice.
Staff is so helpful, supportive and caring- every day at pickup time, teachers dedicate time to discuss our girls' day. And what's most important both of our girls are excited
to go nursery and love their teachers.
I love seeing them exploring nature, visiting a library or learning something new inside.
We love it.
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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have absolutely loved my experience at Oakley so far. The care of staff is above and beyond. They really make this nursery exceptional. I love seeing my child happily run through the front door each day and I've always felt secure sending her there. They have always been very flexible and accommodating.
It's a very personal experience and because it's small there is a real family vibe that runs through and through.
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Review from Oksana K (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such brilliant staff and great care. We've been staying with Oakley for four years now and have never regretted it. When your child runs in every morning with a big smile on his face, that means a lot.
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Review from Hannah O (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started at Oakley when she was one. She’s a shy little one but since starting at nursery she has come out of her shell and this is down to the fantastic staff who are so good with her. They are all so lovely and gentle. They get to know each child well individually and give you updates
and photos throughout the day. She’s in the toddler room now and every day she’s doing imaginative games and creative tasks. It’s lovely that they can take them out to the surrounding parks etc too.
Highly recommend Oakley.
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Review from Alexander M (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had two children go through Oakley and both have loved it. The teaching at the pre-school level has been excellent and more than prepared the elder child for Reception. I know the younger ones enjoy the stomps off to a very well-known park too.
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Review from Carlene H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oakley is a home-from-home environment for my 2-year-old. We moved to the area a year ago and moved our daughter from a London nursery, which was part of a chain. We were instantly impressed with Oakley and the loving nature of the staff and the personal communication we have with them. It genuinely
feels like a family and our daughter clearly enjoys her time at Oakley and has gone from strength to strength. I think they have a good balance of indoor and outdoor play and outings in the town, a benefit of the proximity to the central services. We couldn't be happier!
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Review from O M (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provides a caring and kind environment, ensuring children learn and have fun in a safe environment. We love how professional and involved the staff are. They do diverse activities, making sure the children feel ready for school and also build great social skills with their peers and adults.
Both our children have been enjoying their time here. The food they provide is healthy, and I love how it encourages them to try different dishes.
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Review from Emila W (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oakley Nursery is such a wonderful place. My son loves it. Teachers are experiences, warm and friendly. The food served is healthy and nursery provides lots of creative activities.
My son always comes back with some paintings or stickers.
He enjoys his little friends and we always get feedback how
his day was.
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oakley is such a lovely setting. What stood out to me when choosing a nursery for my daughter was how friendly and engaged all the staff were. It is the staff that really make all the difference. At Oakley the staff genuinely care about the children and really get to know them and provide activities
to follow their interests. They also care about you as a family and I have found them to be so understanding and kind. Staff have gone out of their way to show their support. Communication with parents is excellent which I feel is really important.
They provide a rich variety of learning opportunities and staff really value the importance of learning through play and being creative. I would highly recommend Oakley.
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Review from Lyndsey T (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in September last year, talking but shy, teachers remarked as being concerned about lack of socialisation, which wasn't how she was at home. Within a month, she blossomed into an overtly social, cheeky girl all thanks to the guys at Oakleys being so wonderful. She is obsessed with
going to nursery and often runs in without saying bye to us! I can't rate the team and nursery enough, best decision we made was sending her here!
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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oakley is such an amazing preschool/nursery! My oldest went when he was preschool age and they made sure he was so well-prepared to start school. My youngest is now at preschool in Oakley and it just seems to get better and better, three members of staff in particular are such a fantastic team as are
all the staff and my son absolutely loves going, he started off being very anxious but all that has stopped and he's really loving preschool. Nothing is ever too much for the team and he's being taught things that are at a reception level it's just amazing. I'll be sad to stop going when my youngest starts school in September!
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has absolutely thrived at Oakley. She came from another nursery which she did not enjoy at all and was very shy to start with. Oakley transformed her into a confident and extremely happy child. She loves the staff members, she loves the art and activities. She loves going out for walks with
staff and peers. She loves Oakley so much in fact she decided to stay there until she is very 'long' (which in her mind means old).
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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nurturing and caring, my three-year-old girl and two-year-old boy love coming here. We started in the toddler group, which helped us settle in and take extra care - particularly with my boy who has speech difficulties. Then moved to pre-school where they had a blast!
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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are genuinely nurturing and caring. My son started in the toddler room and is now in pre-school. The staff here do so many things with the children and give them a wide breadth of learning. Meals are included in the fees charged, and my son gets to experience a wide range of flavours
and foods, while I am confident he is eating healthily.
Children are encouraged to become independent in getting dressed, using the toilet, and all the basics needed for when they go to primary school. They also have a Spanish teacher once a week. The nursery is in the centre of Sevenoaks, which means limited outdoor space on site, but what they do have is well maintained and laid out, plus they make regular visits to Knole Park, the library and Rockdale retirement home, ensuring a variety of outdoor exercise and experiences. The staff work extremely hard to provide a rounded education and exceptional care, so I give them 5 stars!
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Review from Jemma R (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Oakley since he was 10 months old (he’s now nearly 4) and he absolutely loves it. He’s a very naturally shy child and the staff there have worked wonders to really bring him out of his shell.
His current key worker is kind and caring. She always makes time to speak to parents at
drop off or pick up and really genuinely cares about the kids. The kids all love her and I couldn’t ask for anyone better to look after my son.
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Review from Yana S (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Caring and supportive, always attentive to every detail and so patient. Each teacher finds time to understand the kid’s needs and interests as well as create a plan for the development. Our son has been struggling with speech development and they have created a plan to help him move
forward which has helped a lot. I feel safe and happy knowing that my kid is in this nursery. Highly recommend it.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are absolutely delighted with the warm environment at Oakley and that is one of the reasons we chose it again for our second child. It's like being part of a big family.
The staff's dedication to creating a fun and engaging atmosphere for the children is evident in all they do. They foster a sense
of joy and curiosity, encouraging kids to explore and learn through playful activities.
Communication with the staff is easy, with regular updates and a friendly, approachable demeanor that makes parents feel involved and informed about their child's day-to-day experiences.
We wholeheartedly recommend Oakley to any parent seeking a nurturing and light-hearted early learning experience for their child. The loving and playful environment, along with the attentive and caring staff, make it a top choice for families in the area. My child has thrived in this cheerful and welcoming setting, and I couldn't be more grateful for the positive impact it has had on our family.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.832)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10 for Oakley Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.832 for Oakley Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (134 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.832
  2. 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oakley Nursery and Preschool is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakley Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Oakley Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Oakley Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Oakley Nursery and Preschool Open?

Oakley Nursery and Preschool 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 Oakley Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Oakley Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Oakley Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Sevenoaks?

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

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