# Charlies House Childminding and Nursery

Charlies House Childminding and Nursery is a full-day nursery at 352 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9EH, in Braintree, Essex. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlies-house-childminding-and-nursery-2663806  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 352 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9EH
- Registered places: 42
- Ofsted URN: 2663806

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 October 2023, 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/16/2663806

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2663806). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663806)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663806)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663806)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 352 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.880985,0.570299

- Station: Braintree, 0.7 miles
- Station: Braintree Freeport, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fisher Field Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Twelve Acres Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Fisher Field Play Area, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lyons Hall School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spring - Carousel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-ey539434) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Lily's Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lilys-academy-2792139) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Me Preschool Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-preschool-braintree-2826505) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidorable Pre School And Childcare Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidorable-pre-school-and-childcare-services-ey439295) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Alec Hunter Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alec-hunter-pre-school-ey425074) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Apple Tree Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-care-nursery-2695271) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charlies House Childminding and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charlies House Childminding and Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charlies House Childminding and Nursery take?

Charlies House Childminding and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Charlies House Childminding and Nursery?

Braintree is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663806)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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