# Brightlingsea Playcentre

Brightlingsea Playcentre is a full-day nursery at The Pavillion, Bayard Recreation Ground, Brightlingsea, CO7 0NL, in Brightlingsea, Essex. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightlingsea-playcentre-ey539971  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Pavillion, Bayard Recreation Ground, Brightlingsea, CO7 0NL
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 07951 268498
- Website: http://brightlingseapreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY539971

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2021, 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/EY539971

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY539971). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539971)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539971)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539971)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/611558)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavillion, Bayard Recreation Ground, Brightlingsea, CO7 0NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.815364,1.029430

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Colne Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Munchkins Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-2621339) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-ey436427) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [St Osyth Preschool and Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-osyth-preschool-and-nursery-cic-ey451581) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Great Bentley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-bentley-pre-school-ey450793) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Alresford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alresford-pre-school-ey480293) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pals-childrens-centre-nursery-ey395827) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brightlingsea Playcentre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brightlingsea Playcentre Good at its inspection on 29 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brightlingsea Playcentre take?

Brightlingsea Playcentre is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Brightlingsea Playcentre?

You can call 07951 268498 and visit brightlingseapreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539971)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brightlingsea+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJP8ztu6IR2UcRU_vhTHkHoW0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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