Be Independent Day Nursery

St Justus Church Hall, Mount Pleasant, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6AH
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  • Be Independent Day Nursery, Tonbridge
At Be. Independent Day Nursery in Paddock Wood, Kent, early years education for children from 6 months up to school age (5 years) in an intimate, high-quality nursery environment is provided. With a maximum of 34 children on site, it is ensured that personalised care and attention is at the forefront of everything they do. The curriculum draws on the strengths of the EYFS, Montessori pedagogy and forest school approaches, all designed to support holistic development: physical, emotional, social and intellectual.

Be. are committed to nurturing independence, confidence and self-motivated learning in each child. Children are paired with a key worker to build consistent support and connection, and they work closely with families and specialist services where needed. From enriching play and outdoor exploration to carefully planned adult-led learning, every aspect of the setting is created with your child’s wellbeing and development in mind.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Be Independent Day Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Leonie Cooper (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 28

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees from September 2025


    6-24 months
    Full Day (8:30 - 17:00) = £80.00


    24 and Above
    Full Day (8:30 - 17:00) = £70.00


    Government funding hours are accepted.

  • The fees include all meals, snacks, nappies/wipes, sunscreen and extra curricular activities such as Tots Play, Music and Movement and French lessons.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:30
    Tuesday 08:00-17:30
    Wednesday 08:00-17:30
    Thursday 08:00-17:30
    Friday 08:00-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Private car park at the rear of the nursery

Be Independent Day Nursery Reviews (1)

7.8

Be Independent Day Nursery has a Review Score of 7.8 (7.762) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Be Independent Day Nursery has 1 review.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a wonderful experience with Be Independant Nursery. From the very beginning, what stood out most was how genuinely invested and caring the team is. My child was not only well looked after but truly treasured. The staff took time to understand their personality, interests, and needs, creating
a nurturing environment where they could flourish both socially and emotionally.
Communication was generally good - we always felt informed about our child's progress and daily experiences. What meant the most to us, however, was the genuine affection and attention shown to our child each day. It's rare to find a nursery where you can feel such authentic warmth and connection.
My child always came home with stories to share about fun, creative activities and new things learned. It was lovely to see such consistent enthusiasm, which speaks volumes about the positive and stimulating environment the team has built. We're so grateful for the care, professionalism, and kindness shown.
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Current Review Score: 7.8 (7.762)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.8 (7.762) out of 10 for Be Independent Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 4.583 for Be Independent Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (7 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.583
  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 3.179 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Be Independent Day Nursery is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 28 number of registered child places is 5.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 5.6 = 0.179
  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 Be Independent Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Be Independent Day Nursery accepts?

Be Independent Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Be Independent Day Nursery Open?

Be Independent Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-17:30, Tuesday 08:00-17:30, Wednesday 08:00-17:30, Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-17:30.

How many Children does Be Independent Day Nursery have capacity for?

Be Independent Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 28 Children.

How far is Be Independent Day Nursery to the centre of Tonbridge?

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

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