# Holders Farm Kindergarten

Holders Farm Kindergarten is a sessional pre-school at 43 Osea Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6JS, in Springfield, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 43 Osea Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6JS
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01245 262593
- Website: https://www.holdersfarmkindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 203670

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 5 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 14 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 17 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203670

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1997 (Reference 203670). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203670)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 5 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203670)
- 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/16/203670)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 43 Osea Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.747474,0.500066

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Boleyn Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Wallasea Gardens Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Bonington Chase Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Springfield Green Playground, 0.4 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Barnes Farm Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey283577) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey542373) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey453646) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-chelmsford-limited-2797886) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Springfield Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Ark Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-centre-2652830) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holders Farm Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holders Farm Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holders Farm Kindergarten take?

Holders Farm Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Holders Farm Kindergarten?

Beaulieu Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Holders Farm Kindergarten?

You can call 01245 262593 and visit www.holdersfarmkindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203670)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Holders+Farm+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJr1PSjz_p2EcRV8xC-pJVZgs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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