# Little Faces Nursery School

Little Faces Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Pontlands Park Hotel, West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 8HR, in Great Baddow, Essex. It is registered for 62 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 28 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-faces-nursery-school-2887380  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pontlands Park Hotel, West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 8HR
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01245 473696
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/little-faces-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2887380

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2887380). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887380)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887380)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887380)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1884741)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pontlands Park Hotel, West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 8HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.708923,0.509681

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pontlands Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Baddow Hall Park, 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 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 28 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baddow Hall Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Baddow Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Octavia House Schools, Essex |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Woodcroft Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Meadgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Munchkins Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-2777354) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Mary's Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playschool-650135) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-spring-wonders-daycare-nursery-ey426303) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Chums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-nursery-ey297852) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey434861) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Jubilee Friends Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-friends-pre-school-ey399340) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Faces Nursery School take?

Little Faces Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Faces Nursery School?

Little Faces Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Faces Nursery School?

You can call 01245 473696 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887380)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Faces+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJHd5Tjbvp2EcRQifCsUH9eQc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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