# First Class Day Nursery Ltd

First Class Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at First Class Day Nursery, 81-85 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LN, in South Benfleet, Essex. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-day-nursery-ltd-ey363539  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: First Class Day Nursery, 81-85 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LN
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01268 566800
- Website: http://www.firstclassdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY363539

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 February 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/EY363539

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY363539). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363539)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363539)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363539)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/634199)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: First Class Day Nursery, 81-85 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.549292,0.562834

- Station: Benfleet, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hadleigh Castle Country Park, 0.4 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 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Benfleet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-2696903) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Richmond Pre-school CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/richmond-pre-school-cic-ey421247) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tree Tots Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-pre-school-2655735) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Thundersley Congregational Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thundersley-congregational-church-ey343931) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Queen Bee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-bees-day-nursery-ey550240) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Runnymede Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/runnymede-pre-school-203722) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Class Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Class Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 2 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Class Day Nursery Ltd take?

First Class Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Class Day Nursery Ltd?

Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Class Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01268 566800 and visit www.firstclassdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363539)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Class+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJw6kAUCzF2EcR907zJTgegkk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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