# Letterbox Nursery

Letterbox Nursery is a full-day nursery at Letter Box Day Nursery, 99 High Street, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8BA, in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Elm Barns Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/letterbox-nursery-ey369169  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Letter Box Day Nursery, 99 High Street, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8BA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01255 851400
- Website: https://www.letterboxnursery.co.uk/information/
- Run by: [Elm Barns Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/elm-barns-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY369169

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 April 2023, 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/EY369169

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY369169). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369169)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369169)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369169)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/690681)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Letter Box Day Nursery, 99 High Street, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.849544,1.272280

- Station: Walton-on-the-Naze, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: War Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Eagle Avenue Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Bath House Meadows Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton on the Naze Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lift Hamford | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Philomena's School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Lift Tendring | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Walton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-pre-school-203482) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Frinton Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frinton-montessori-ey551384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Butterflies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-childcare-2794658) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Chase Kirby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-kirby-ey493909) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Kirby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-rd-nursery-kirby-2669843) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Nanny Jo's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-jos-day-nursery-ey335573) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Letterbox Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 24 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Letterbox Nursery take?

Letterbox Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Letterbox Nursery?

Letterbox Nursery is run by Elm Barns Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Walton-on-the-Naze is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Letterbox Nursery?

You can call 01255 851400 and visit www.letterboxnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369169)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Letterbox+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMfz8H-Fx2UcRh9PJuFYQUXs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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