# Ladybird Nursery

Ladybird Nursery is a full-day nursery at 8-10 Cardigan Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0SF, in Prittlewell, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 24 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-ey279099  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8-10 Cardigan Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0SF
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 0300 443 6139
- Ofsted URN: EY279099

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279099

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY279099). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279099)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279099)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279099)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/512968)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8-10 Cardigan Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.554382,0.684711

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Prittle Brook Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: St. Laurence Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Westborough School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Saint Pierre School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Darlinghurst Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Westcliff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-westcliff-2525560) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-119501) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-2003-ltd-ey273928) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kingsway Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsway-pre-school-119492) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Legs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-legs-2863514) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Snaps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snaps-day-nursery-ey231620) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ladybird Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybird Nursery take?

Ladybird Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Ladybird Nursery?

You can call 0300 443 6139.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279099)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybird+Nhs+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJaXeZ65_Z2EcRkzCnRkRxOpE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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