# Jesters Nursery Childcare

Jesters Nursery Childcare is a full-day nursery at Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4EX, in Bicknacre, Essex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4EX
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01245 222865
- Website: https://jesterskids.org/bicknacre/nursery/
- Ofsted URN: EY551415

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551415

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY551415). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551415)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551415)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551415)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1038548)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.694331,0.585739

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Heathcote School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bicknacre Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicknacre-preschool-402122) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [East Hanningfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Jesters Nursery School Danbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-school-danbury-ey551394) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-ey297422) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Danbury Pre-School at St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danbury-pre-school-at-st-johns-ey418953) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-hanningfield-ltd-2753514) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jesters Nursery Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jesters Nursery Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 20 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jesters Nursery Childcare take?

Jesters Nursery Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Jesters Nursery Childcare?

You can call 01245 222865 and visit jesterskids.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551415)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jesters+Nursery+%26+Pre-School+Bicknacre&query_place_id=ChIJN8s9g8vn2EcRlpp3vvPEM0U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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