# Chrysalis Pre-School

Chrysalis Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Lincoln Hall, 125 High Road, Loughton, IG10 4LT, in Loughton Forest, Essex. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Chrysalis Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-pre-school-ey499597  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lincoln Hall, 125 High Road, Loughton, IG10 4LT
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 020 8502 2912
- Website: https://chrysalisnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Chrysalis Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chrysalis-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY499597

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2024, 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/EY499597

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY499597). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499597)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499597)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499597)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1012475)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lincoln Hall, 125 High Road, Loughton, IG10 4LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.643769,0.051546

- Station: Loughton, 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Rose Garden, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Staples Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| White Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Alderton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Oak View School |  | 3–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woodcroft School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895445) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-loughton-2639171) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hearts Day Nursery Loughton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-day-nursery-loughton-2834048) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Lambs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-ltd-ey379912) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Chrysalis at The Cricket Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-at-the-cricket-club-2596332) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey445564) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Chrysalis Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chrysalis Pre-School take?

Chrysalis Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chrysalis Pre-School?

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

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

Loughton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chrysalis Pre-School?

You can call 020 8502 2912 and visit chrysalisnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499597)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chrysalis+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ59tqSqqh2EcR-s3jFAkoIAQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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