# Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care

Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, CM4 0QW, in Blackmore, Essex. It is registered for 55 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackmore-preschool-and-wrap-around-care-2754492  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, CM4 0QW
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 07947 323501
- Ofsted URN: 2754492

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754492

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2754492). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754492)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754492)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754492)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, CM4 0QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.695032,0.314425

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackmore Millennium Park, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmore Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stondon Massey Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stondon-massey-pre-school-2741479) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [St. Margaret's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-margarets-pre-school-ey538711) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Doddinghurst Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doddinghurst-community-pre-school-508826) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [ABC Nursery & Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey369791) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ey248665) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Puzzlez Playschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puzzlez-playschool-ltd-2796612) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care's Ofsted rating?

Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care was inspected on 30 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care take?

Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care?

You can call 07947 323501.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754492)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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