# Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery

Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 32 Crossfield Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4LS, in Southchurch, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 50 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 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-ballon-rouge-montessori-day-nursery-119494  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 32 Crossfield Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4LS
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01702 612445
- Website: http://leballonrougenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 119494

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 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/16/119494

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1998 (Reference 119494). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119494)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119494)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119494)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/513343)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 32 Crossfield Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.548210,0.734994

- Station: Southend East, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bournes Green Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Bournes Green Park 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Temple Sutton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bournemouth Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Victory Park Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sutton House Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Temple Sutton Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/temple-sutton-early-years-2712642) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Kingdom Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-kingdom-daycare-2614010) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-pre-school-2890752) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Southchurch Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southchurch-park-pre-school-2885772) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-2679632) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oak House Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-montessori-ltd-ey379463) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery take?

Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery?

Southend East is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery?

You can call 01702 612445 and visit leballonrougenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119494)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Le+Ballon+Rouge+Montessori+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJhbvtP2fY2EcRgRQqqXIFJnw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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