# Close to Home Childcare Ltd

Close to Home Childcare Ltd is a full-day nursery at 97 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8HR, in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/close-to-home-childcare-ltd-ey388219  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 97 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8HR
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01621 782787
- Website: http://www.closetohomechildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY388219

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 July 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/EY388219

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2009 (Reference EY388219). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388219)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388219)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388219)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 97 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.629119,0.814456

- Station: Burnham-on-Crouch, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hester Place Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Springfield Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Adventure Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ormiston Rivers Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burnham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burnham-pre-school-402278) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Treetops Preschool Burnham On Crouch Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-preschool-burnham-on-crouch-limited-ey536848) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Southminster Preschool Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southminster-preschool-learning-alliance-2701920) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [First Day Nursery Hillside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-hillside-2884694) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-and-friends-preschool-ltd-2857445) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Canewdon Pre School and Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canewdon-pre-school-and-daycare-ey455149) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Close to Home Childcare Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Close to Home Childcare Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Close to Home Childcare Ltd take?

Close to Home Childcare Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Close to Home Childcare Ltd?

Burnham-on-Crouch is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Close to Home Childcare Ltd?

You can call 01621 782787 and visit www.closetohomechildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388219)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Close+To+Home&query_place_id=ChIJX5KOkgQh2UcRab6Ni6TWqlM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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