# Chrysalis at The Cricket Club

Chrysalis at The Cricket Club is a full-day nursery at Loughton Cricket Club, Loughton, IG10 1NQ, in Loughton, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Chrysalis Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-at-the-cricket-club-2596332  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Loughton Cricket Club, Loughton, IG10 1NQ
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Chrysalis Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chrysalis-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2596332

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 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/16/2596332

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2020 (Reference 2596332). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596332)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596332)
- 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/16/2596332)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Loughton Cricket Club, Loughton, IG10 1NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.651342,0.061790

- Station: Loughton, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View School |  | 3–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Staples Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Woodcroft School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Alderton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oaklands School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey445564) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Loughton's Little Angels preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughtons-little-angels-preschool-2806146) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Lambs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-ltd-ey379912) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hearts Day Nursery Loughton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-day-nursery-loughton-2834048) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-loughton-2639171) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [New Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-day-nursery-ey366582) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chrysalis at The Cricket Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chrysalis at The Cricket Club Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chrysalis at The Cricket Club take?

Chrysalis at The Cricket Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chrysalis at The Cricket Club?

Chrysalis at The Cricket Club is run by Chrysalis Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Chrysalis at The Cricket Club?

Loughton 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/16/2596332)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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