# Hillside Playcare, Terling

Hillside Playcare, Terling is a sessional pre-school at Terling Village Hall, The Dismals, Terling, CM3 2PW, in Terling, Essex. It is registered for 37 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Gemstones Nursery School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-playcare-terling-2880939  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Terling Village Hall, The Dismals, Terling, CM3 2PW
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01245 929299
- Website: https://hillside-gems.co.uk/
- Run by: [Gemstones Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/gemstones-nursery-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2880939

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2880939). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880939)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880939)
- 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/16/2880939)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Terling Village Hall, The Dismals, Terling, CM3 2PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.806076,0.565946

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Terling 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Leighs Nursery Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-leighs-nursery-group-402153) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Spring - Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-harlequin-ey539462) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-marvels-nursery-ltd-ey481921) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-2715752) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lodge-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-402132) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [The Little Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-bears-nursery-ey561830) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hillside Playcare, Terling take?

Hillside Playcare, Terling is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hillside Playcare, Terling?

Hillside Playcare, Terling is run by Gemstones Nursery School Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hillside Playcare, Terling?

You can call 01245 929299 and visit hillside-gems.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880939)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hillside+Gems%2C+Terling&query_place_id=ChIJgb6O2Dvv2EcRFTflvh4JYl8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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