# Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School

Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 3 Church Hill, LOUGHTON, IG10 1QP, in Loughton, Essex. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Chrysalis Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey445564  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Church Hill, LOUGHTON, IG10 1QP
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 020 8508 1888
- Website: https://chrysalisnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Chrysalis Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chrysalis-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY445564

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445564

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY445564). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445564)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445564)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445564)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1012470)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Church Hill, LOUGHTON, IG10 1QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.652128,0.061060

- Station: Loughton, 0.8 miles
- 7 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oak View School |  | 3–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodcroft School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Alderton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 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 at The Cricket Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-at-the-cricket-club-2596332) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Loughton's Little Angels preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughtons-little-angels-preschool-2806146) |  |  |  | 0.2 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 |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895445) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by Chrysalis Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 020 8508 1888 and visit chrysalisnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445564)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chrysalis+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJxyprzLqh2EcRUxGTf0jT63s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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