# Aspen Tree Childcare

Aspen Tree Childcare is a full-day nursery at 55 Maltese Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PB, in Chelmsford, Essex. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspen-tree-childcare-2721405  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55 Maltese Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PB
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01245 377487
- Website: https://www.aspen-tree-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2721405

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 July 2025, 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/16/2721405

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2721405). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721405)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721405)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721405)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 55 Maltese Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.741107,0.461338

- Station: Chelmsford, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Admirals Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tower Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: West Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brownings Avenue Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Park: Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane), 0.4 miles
- Playground: Riddiford Drive Play Area, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltese Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kings Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Parkwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Westlands Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tanglewood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Bridge Columbus |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (May 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Nipperz Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nipperz-chelmsford-ey549951) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Carealot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carealot-day-nursery-402191) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-chelmsford-2800140) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Broomfield Road Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomfield-road-day-nursery-school-ey472659) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chelmsford YMCA Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chelmsford-ymca-day-nursery-203765) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey268807) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Aspen Tree Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Aspen Tree Childcare Good at its inspection on 23 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Aspen Tree Childcare take?

Aspen Tree Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Aspen Tree Childcare?

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

### How do I contact Aspen Tree Childcare?

You can call 01245 377487 and visit www.aspen-tree-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721405)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aspen+Tree+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJfT33S7Pr2EcRCjqIq_Wubxc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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