# Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery

Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bardfield Montessori, Braintree Road, Braintree, CM7 4PY, in Great Bardfield, Essex. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bardfield-montessori-day-nursery-2615553  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bardfield Montessori, Braintree Road, Braintree, CM7 4PY
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01371 811088
- Website: http://www.bardfieldmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2615553

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2615553

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2615553). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2615553)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2615553)
- 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/16/2615553)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/719720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bardfield Montessori, Braintree Road, Braintree, CM7 4PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.937994,0.446120

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bardfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Great Bardfield Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-bardfield-preschool-203620) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blooming Futures Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-futures-daycare-limited-2654357) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Maynard Montessori - Stebbing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maynard-montessori-stebbing-ey337575) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Stebbing Green Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stebbing-green-day-nursery-ey554348) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Westwood Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-montessori-ey337582) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [The Windmill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-windmill-pre-school-402985) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 13 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery take?

Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery?

You can call 01371 811088 and visit www.bardfieldmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2615553)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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