# Apple Tree Day Care Nursery

Apple Tree Day Care Nursery is a full-day nursery at Apple Tree Nursery, 304 Cressing Road, Braintree, CM7 3PG, in Galley's Corner, Essex. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-care-nursery-2695271  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Apple Tree Nursery, 304 Cressing Road, Braintree, CM7 3PG
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01376 321858
- Website: http://www.appletreenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2695271

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695271

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2695271). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695271)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695271)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695271)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Apple Tree Nursery, 304 Cressing Road, Braintree, CM7 3PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.872103,0.578757

- Station: Braintree Freeport, 0.5 miles
- Station: Braintree, 1.0 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George's Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lyons Hall School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Cressing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alec Hunter Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alec-hunter-pre-school-ey425074) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-405269) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Lily's Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lilys-academy-2792139) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Spring - Carousel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-ey539434) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Charlies House Childminding and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlies-house-childminding-and-nursery-2663806) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldingham-drive-community-pre-school-ey408780) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Tree Day Care Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Tree Day Care Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Tree Day Care Nursery take?

Apple Tree Day Care Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Tree Day Care Nursery?

Braintree Freeport is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Tree Day Care Nursery?

You can call 01376 321858 and visit www.appletreenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695271)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Tree&query_place_id=ChIJNVfz_aH62EcRhqFO_cTFXpI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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