# Carealot Day Nursery

Carealot Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2BL, in Chelmsford, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carealot-day-nursery-402191  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2BL
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01245 353765
- Website: http://www.carealotnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 402191

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 September 2022, 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/16/402191

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1999 (Reference 402191). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402191)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402191)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402191)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/24088)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.743657,0.454329

- Station: Chelmsford, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tower Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Admirals Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brownings Avenue Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: West Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Melbourne Park, 0.4 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Parkwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maltese Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Tanglewood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Westlands Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 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) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aspen Tree Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspen-tree-childcare-2721405) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Nipperz Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nipperz-chelmsford-ey549951) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Broomfield Road Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomfield-road-day-nursery-school-ey472659) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey268807) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Beaches Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaches-pre-school-2837763) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-chelmsford-2800140) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carealot Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carealot Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carealot Day Nursery take?

Carealot Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carealot Day Nursery?

Chelmsford is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Carealot Day Nursery?

You can call 01245 353765 and visit www.carealotnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402191)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carealot&query_place_id=ChIJaycoM8Dr2EcRsA3QyJJoPzo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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