Tunbridge Wells Nurseries
N Tunbridge Wells
Hanover House,
18 Mount Ephraim Road,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent, TN1 1ED
Open 51 weeks
8am–6pm Mon–Fri · Extended 7am–7pm
N Tunbridge Wells - St John's
Newcomen Road,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent, TN4 9PA
Open 51 weeks
8am–6pm Mon–Fri · Extended 7am–7pm
Tunbridge Wells
Our Tunbridge Wells, Ofsted Outstanding nursery, is conveniently located in the heart of the town, near the train station. Every element of this space has been designed to inspire our children. Our nursery in Tunbridge Wells is packed full of features including a dedicated atelier and mini children’s kitchen. Outside, the garden delights with climbing equipment, water play area, gardening patch, and race-track.
Tunbridge Wells - St Johns
At our second location in Tunbridge Wells, our St John’s nursery is split over two floors in an attractive Victorian school building. It features 6 light-filled playrooms, a generous family area and an enclosed private garden. The garden has a dedicated baby space and a messy play area for Forest School-inspired learning. N Tunbridge Wells – St John’s is only a 20-minute walk from Tunbridge Wells train station and a 12-minute walk to our Ofsted Outstanding nursery on Mount Ephraim Road.
Open longer
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
The great outdoors
Discover our gardens, perfect for messy play and Forest School-inspired sessions.
Discover our gardens, perfect for messy play and Forest School-inspired sessions.
Balanced meals
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
Dedicated atelier
A space for children to explore their individual creativity, combining a specialist atelier with a state-of-the-art mini kitchen.
A space for children to explore their individual creativity, combining a specialist atelier with a state-of-the-art mini kitchen.
N Café
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
Hear what our families love about N
Meet our N Tunbridge Wells Team
Charlotte
Senior Nursery Manager at Tunbridge Wells
Charlotte has over 10 years of experience in early years education. Seeing her own children develop and step into their own personalities inspired her to get into education herself. She’s beyond thrilled to be leading our wonderful team at N Tunbridge Wells to create a warm, ‘home away from home feel for all our children and families.
Rachel
Deputy Nursery Manager at Tunbridge Wells
Rachel is a mum of 2 boys, and in her spare time, loves to explore the outdoors with them. She studied costume construction at university before switching gears and becoming an educator, a role she’s now held for over 10 years. She has an Early Years Teacher Status and feels privileged to be a part of the children’s learning journeys.
Leanne
Front of House Manager at Tunbridge Wells
Raised and educated in Scotland, Leanne holds an NVQ in childcare and education. Her journey in the childcare sector began after school, with the exception of a travel break. Now she's an active member of a local running group and enjoys boxfit in her spare time.
Abi
Nursery Manager at St John's
With over 17 years of experience, Abi has supported children from birth to five years and mentored young adults in her local community. Having progressed from a nursery nurse to a leadership role, she holds a Level 5 in Management and Leadership. Abi is deeply passionate about fostering child development and creating a great workplace. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and has recently discovered a passion for the gym.
Emily
Education Manager at St John's
Emily Laver Deputy manager With over ten years in early years education, Emily has progressed through various roles while achieving her Level 3 and Level 5 Senior Practitioner certifications. She has loved every step of her journey and remains passionate about creating high-quality, fun, and safe environments for both children and her team. Outside of work, Emily enjoys travelling, immersing herself in nature, and spending quality time with her family and her beloved dogs.
Tracey
Front of House Manager at St John's
Tracey is our Front of House Manager in Tunbridge Wells, bringing over 25 years of experience working in pre-schools and nurseries, alongside a successful career as a receptionist and operations manager within the theatre industry. Passionate about childcare and creating welcoming environments, Tracey loves working with people and helping teams achieve the very best outcomes for children and families. She holds a Diploma in Pre-School Practice (NVQ Level 3), an NVQ in Business Studies, and a Degree in Songwriting and Vocal Performance. Outside of work, Tracey enjoys music, dancing, long walks, theatre trips, and comedy shows.
Monthly fees
Minimum 2 full days including a Monday or Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details). Funding: Please note, for 2-day plans, your entitlement is capped at 20 hours, in line with your actual attendance. Fees last updated: 28/10/2025
2 days | £947.75 |
3 days | £1421.63 |
4 days | £1800.73 |
Full time (5 days) | £2191.67 |
2 days | £947.75 |
3 days | £1421.63 |
4 days | £1800.73 |
Full time (5 days) | £2191.67 |
2 days | £858.50 |
3 days | £1287.75 |
4 days | £1631.15 |
Full time (5 days) | £1985.28 |
2 days | £96.90 |
3 days | £468.76 |
4 days | £895.51 |
Full time (5 days) | £1310.28 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £5.40 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £2.79 |
2 days | £255.00 |
3 days | £647.52 |
4 days | £1065.32 |
Full time (5 days) | £1475.62 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £7.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £20.00 |
2 days | £589.30 |
3 days | £1018.55 |
4 days | £1375.41 |
Full time (5 days) | £1736.27 |
2 days | £379.95 |
3 days | £749.77 |
4 days | £1120.07 |
Full time (5 days) | £1487.65 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £11.70 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £29.66 |
Whilst the Government funding is structured for 38 weeks of the year (term time), our places are for 51 weeks of the year and so the funding is 'stretched'. When stretched, 15 funded hours become 11.18 hours per week, and 30 funded hours become 22.35 hours per week.
Additional charges apply only to the portion of your place covered by funded hours, and are reflected in the monthly breakdown above. Any additional private days will be charged at our standard all-inclusive daily rate. Families receiving funding may choose to opt out of additional charges – please speak with your Nursery Manager or our Admissions team for more information.
Families can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Better Start in Life website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.
2 days | £879.75 |
3 days | £1319.63 |
4 days | £1671.53 |
Full time (5 days) | £2034.42 |
2 days | £879.75 |
3 days | £1319.63 |
4 days | £1671.53 |
Full time (5 days) | £2034.42 |
2 days | £790.50 |
3 days | £1185.75 |
4 days | £1501.95 |
Full time (5 days) | £1828.03 |
2 days | £96.90 |
3 days | £442.75 |
4 days | £838.50 |
Full time (5 days) | £1223.32 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £5.40 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £2.78 |
2 days | £255.00 |
3 days | £583.03 |
4 days | £971.76 |
Full time (5 days) | £1353.07 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £7.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £15.95 |
2 days | £558.25 |
3 days | £953.50 |
4 days | £1281.31 |
Full time (5 days) | £1613.20 |
2 days | £379.95 |
3 days | £721.65 |
4 days | £1061.05 |
Full time (5 days) | £1398.74 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £11.70 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £29.44 |
Whilst the Government funding is structured for 38 weeks of the year (term time), our places are for 51 weeks of the year and so the funding is 'stretched'. When stretched, 15 funded hours become 11.18 hours per week, and 30 funded hours become 22.35 hours per week.
Additional charges apply only to the portion of your place covered by funded hours, and are reflected in the monthly breakdown above. Any additional private days will be charged at our standard all-inclusive daily rate. Families receiving funding may choose to opt out of additional charges – please speak with your Nursery Manager or our Admissions team for more information.
Families can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Better Start in Life website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.
Fees are calculated based on the 51 weeks of the year that N is open, averaged into 12 monthly payments. Monthly payments will include bank and public holidays as well as inset days, which are payable in full in spite of closure, as our monthly staffing costs remain the same.
Processing Information
Day rates
N Tunbridge Wells
Under 3 years: £111.50 per standard day
3 years +: £101.00 per standard day
N Tunbridge Wells - St John’s
Under 3 years: £103.50 per standard day
3 years +: £93.99 per standard day
Fees include all food, drink, consumables and activities.
Making payments
Fees are due in advance, and we issue invoices mid-month for the following month with Direct Debits taken on the 27th of each month. For Payments via Tax-Free childcare or Childcare Vouchers, fees are due by the last day of the month. Unfortunately there can be no refunds for sickness or holidays. Any fee increases will be communicated 2 months before affecting your invoice and are based on the nursery’s running costs.
Flexibility
You can extend the standard day (8-6pm) by up to an hour each way at the same hourly rate on a pay as you go basis.
For N Tunbridge Wells: i.e. £11.15/hr for under 3s or £10.10/hr for 3 years+; equivalent to £2.78/15mins or £2.52/15mins.
For N Tunbridge Wells - St John’s: i.e. £10.35/hr for under 3s or £9.30/hr for 3 years+; equivalent to £2.58/15mins or £2.32/15mins.
Joining fees
To join the waiting list at N, families are required to pay a waiting list registration fee of £250.
On accepting a place, this fee will become a non-refundable joining fee, and you’ll be asked to pay a £400 place acceptance fee, which will be deducted from your final invoice.
Funding eligibility deadlines
Families who are eligible for the 30 hours of funding are responsible for applying for a positive determination of eligibility from HMRC - e.g. a valid eligibility code. You must apply for the code before the 30th of the term before in order for the code to be eligible. The term start dates are 1st January, 1st April, and 1st September. The eligibility code must be provided to us before your child's early years funding can be claimed.
