# Channels Day Nursery

Channels Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Brassie Wood, Chelmsford, CM3 3FP, in Broomfield and The Walthams, Essex. It is registered for 84 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Seymour House Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channels-day-nursery-2867525  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Brassie Wood, Chelmsford, CM3 3FP
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 01245 959549
- Website: https://seymourhouse.co.uk/location/channels-nursery-chelmsford/
- Run by: [Seymour House Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seymour-house-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2867525

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2867525). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2867525)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2867525)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2867525)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Brassie Wood, Chelmsford, CM3 3FP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.768658,0.496929

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Cordelia Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Chloe Green's Park, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (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) |  | 0.6 miles |
| New Hall School |  | 1–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Broomfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jesters Childcare Beaulieu](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-childcare-beaulieu-2500670) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chelmsford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey562810) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [New Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-hall-nursery-2555035) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Beaulieu Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaulieu-park-day-nursery-ey500476) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Springfield Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Jayne's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jaynes-nursery-ltd-2519378) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Channels Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs Channels Day Nursery?

Channels Day Nursery is run by Seymour House Ltd., which runs 12 nurseries.

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

Beaulieu Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Channels Day Nursery?

You can call 01245 959549 and visit seymourhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2867525)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Channels+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJi4VcBgDv2EcRVavXeWtbj64)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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