# East Hanningfield Pre-school

East Hanningfield Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at East Hanningfield Village Hall, The Tye East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8AE, in East Hanningfield, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: East Hanningfield Village Hall, The Tye East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8AE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07732 951613
- Website: https://www.easthanningfieldpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 402223

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402223

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2000 (Reference 402223). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402223)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402223)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402223)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/80396)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: East Hanningfield Village Hall, The Tye East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.681619,0.557520

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-hanningfield-ltd-2753514) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Jesters Nursery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bicknacre Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicknacre-preschool-402122) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bishop's Forest Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-forest-pre-school-2855158) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-ey297422) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Jesters Nursery School Danbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-school-danbury-ey551394) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is East Hanningfield Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

East Hanningfield Pre-school was inspected on 6 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can East Hanningfield Pre-school take?

East Hanningfield Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact East Hanningfield Pre-school?

You can call 07732 951613 and visit www.easthanningfieldpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402223)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=East+Hanningfield+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJX9FaWdjC2EcR2cpjXA24zls)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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