# Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool

Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 22 Thoroughgood Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DD, in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 27 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clacton-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey461712  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Thoroughgood Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DD
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01255 433339
- Website: http://www.clacton-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY461712

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 January 2024, 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/EY461712

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY461712). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461712)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461712)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461712)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1830902)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22 Thoroughgood Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.793004,1.159467

- Station: Clacton-on-Sea, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Vista Road 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorefields School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holland Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Alton Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Burrsville Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cann Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Chase Clacton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-clacton-ey492976) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Jimmy's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jimmys-pre-school-ey415398) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Nanny Jenny's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-jennys-preschool-ey399413) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Chase Holland Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-holland-park-ey493102) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Chestnut Grove Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-grove-kindergarten-ey408264) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Gt Clacton Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gt-clacton-pre-school-ltd-ey379926) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool Good at its inspection on 5 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool take?

Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool?

Clacton-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool?

You can call 01255 433339 and visit www.clacton-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461712)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clacton+Montessori+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ454hMc5s2UcRG6Hpw2IRRRE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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