# Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool

Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at School House, Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3DB, in Boreham, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Hedgehogs Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hedgehogs-day-nursery-and-preschool-2822592  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School House, Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3DB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01245 461052
- Website: https://littlehedgehogschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Hedgehogs Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-hedgehogs-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2822592

## 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 January 2025 (Reference 2822592). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822592)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822592)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822592)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School House, Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.759135,0.543569

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boreham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| New Hall School |  | 1–19 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Hedgehogs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hedgehogs-preschool-2800809) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Ark Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-centre-2652830) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-chelmsford-limited-2797886) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [New Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-hall-nursery-2555035) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Beaulieu Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaulieu-park-day-nursery-ey500476) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey542373) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool take?

Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool?

Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool is run by Little Hedgehogs Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool?

You can call 01245 461052 and visit littlehedgehogschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822592)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Hedgehogs+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJeTpTrh9Qe6ERWswgwHDwR5k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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