# Ladybird Kindergarten

Ladybird Kindergarten is a sessional pre-school at Little Warley & Childerditch Village Hall, Magpie Lane, Little Warley, BRENTWOOD, CM13 3DZ, in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, 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/ladybird-kindergarten-508724  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Little Warley & Childerditch Village Hall, Magpie Lane, Little Warley, BRENTWOOD, CM13 3DZ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01277 212288
- Website: https://www.ladybirdkindergarten.com/
- Ofsted URN: 508724

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 July 2025, 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/16/508724

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1999 (Reference 508724). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508724)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508724)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508724)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/557740)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Warley & Childerditch Village Hall, Magpie Lane, Little Warley, BRENTWOOD, CM13 3DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.590529,0.314910

- Brentwood (rail): 1.7 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Ursuline Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Holly Trees Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| West Horndon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Endeavour Co-Operative Academy |  | 4–19 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Hogarth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Brentwood County High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Sparks Brentwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-brentwood-2713331) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Forest Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-barn-nursery-school-2690850) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Butterflies Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-montessori-school-ey449222) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [WHITE WILLOWS DAY NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-willows-day-nursery-2749394) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Treehouse Club Forestry Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-club-forestry-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2552351) | Good |  | 09:30–15:30 | 1.5 miles |
| [The Treehouse Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-club-2855854) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybird Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybird Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 9 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybird Kindergarten take?

Ladybird Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybird Kindergarten?

Brentwood is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybird Kindergarten?

You can call 01277 212288 and visit www.ladybirdkindergarten.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508724)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybird+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJheO3-TC52EcRuSS0WBJfgto)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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