# Countryside Pre-School Nursery

Countryside Pre-School Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Canfield Village Hall, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, DUNMOW, CM6 1SW, in Little Canfield, Essex. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/countryside-pre-school-nursery-ey299391  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Canfield Village Hall, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, DUNMOW, CM6 1SW
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 07860 381847
- Website: https://www.countryside-pre-school-nursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY299391

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 May 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/EY299391

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2004 (Reference EY299391). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299391)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299391)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299391)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Canfield Village Hall, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, DUNMOW, CM6 1SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.868055,0.307574

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Roseacres Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Great Dunmow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clever Cloggs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-cloggs-day-nursery-2678022) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Pixies Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-pre-school-ltd-2618078) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Sunnyfields Takeley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-sunnyfields-takeley-2884744) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Blossom Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-barn-nursery-2639902) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Saplings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-nursery-2563298) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Puffin Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-ltd-2766361) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Countryside Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Countryside Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Countryside Pre-School Nursery take?

Countryside Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Countryside Pre-School Nursery?

You can call 07860 381847 and visit www.countryside-pre-school-nursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299391)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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