# Crocus Early Years Centre Crocus Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH, in Saffron Walden, Essex. It is registered for 85 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crocus-early-years-centre-ey219409 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH - Registered places: 85 - Phone: 01799 610314 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/crocus-saffron-walden-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY219409 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, 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/EY219409 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2002 (Reference EY219409). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219409) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219409) - Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219409) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/107541) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.017104,0.231493 - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Audley End Estate, under 0.1 miles - Park: The Avenue, 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | R A Butler Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | R A Butler Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Katherine Semar Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | | 0.8 miles | | Katherine Semar Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | | 0.8 miles | | Saffron Walden County High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (March 2024) | | under 0.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-montessori-pre-school-ey372721) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Olivers Lodge - Saffron Walden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-saffron-walden-ey396540) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.8 miles | | [Meadows Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-montessori-ey407996) | Outstanding | | | 0.8 miles | | [Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-nursery-community-interest-company-ey430811) | Outstanding | | | 0.8 miles | | [Bell Day Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-pre-school-2524094) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Saffron Walden Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saffron-walden-nursery-school-650123) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Crocus Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Crocus Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Crocus Early Years Centre take? Crocus Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time. ### Who runs Crocus Early Years Centre? Crocus Early Years Centre is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Crocus Early Years Centre? Audley End is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Crocus Early Years Centre? You can call 01799 610314 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219409) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Saffron+Walden+Crocus+Early+Years+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJa1Vd1SeI2EcRNa-LgHjUDwA) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.