# LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL

LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL is a full-day nursery at Post Office, Village Hall, Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, CO9 4DR, in Toppesfield, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chestnuts-pre-school-2685225  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Post Office, Village Hall, Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, CO9 4DR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07901 880914
- Website: https://www.littlechestnutspre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2685225

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 2024, 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/16/2685225

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2685225). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685225)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685225)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685225)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/301086)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Post Office, Village Hall, Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, CO9 4DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.008489,0.532895

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns Pre School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-pre-school-limited-508710) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-ridgewell-2638893) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-ey451282) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [St. Peter's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-nursery-ey493461) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Blooming Futures Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-futures-daycare-limited-2654357) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Olive Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-barn-day-nursery-2722980) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL Good at its inspection on 8 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL take?

LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL?

You can call 07901 880914 and visit www.littlechestnutspre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685225)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Chestnuts+Pre-School+Toppesfield&query_place_id=ChIJwXV36c332EcRlJ6E5kawCTE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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