# Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6AU, in Springfield, Essex. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chelmsford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey562810 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6AU - Registered places: 80 - Phone: 01245 204077 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/chelmsford-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY562810 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 August 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/EY562810 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY562810). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562810) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562810) - Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562810) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1072991) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6AU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.761015,0.499434 - Station: Beaulieu Park, 0.8 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Boleyn Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Hunters Way Play Area, 0.4 miles - Park: The Cedar Plot, 0.4 miles - Playground: Barn Green Play Area, 0.2 miles - Playground: Stablecroft Play Area, 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (January 2023) | | under 0.1 miles | | Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | New Hall School | | 1–19 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) | | 0.9 miles | | Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | | 1.0 miles | | Broomfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Jesters Childcare Beaulieu](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-childcare-beaulieu-2500670) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Beaulieu Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaulieu-park-day-nursery-ey500476) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [New Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-hall-nursery-2555035) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Springfield Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Channels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channels-day-nursery-2867525) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey283577) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 18 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool take? Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time. ### Who runs Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool? Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool? Beaulieu Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool? You can call 01245 204077 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562810) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Chelmsford+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ3faC9jnp2EcRqbtlvHBgKV0) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.