# Little Learners

Little Learners is a full-day nursery at Beeches Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SB, in Moulsham, Essex. It is registered for 19 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, 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 Essex County Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey268807  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Beeches Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SB
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 0333 013 2423
- Website: https://aclessex.com/preschools/
- Run by: [Essex County Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/essex-county-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY268807

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 February 2025, 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/EY268807

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY268807). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268807)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268807)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268807)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Beeches Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.735192,0.451564

- Station: Chelmsford, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane), 0.2 miles
- Park: Admirals Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tower Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Central Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Maltese Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kings Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Cedd's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Anne's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Parkwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beaches Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaches-pre-school-2837763) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Aspen Tree Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspen-tree-childcare-2721405) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Carealot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carealot-day-nursery-402191) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Nipperz Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nipperz-chelmsford-ey549951) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-chelmsford-2800140) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chelmsford-650090) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Learners's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Learners Good at its inspection on 6 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Learners take?

Little Learners is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Learners?

Little Learners is run by Essex County Council, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Learners?

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

### How do I contact Little Learners?

You can call 0333 013 2423 and visit aclessex.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268807)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Learners+Pre-school+Chelmsford&query_place_id=ChIJZbsOWLbr2EcRKT9sGfCHo44)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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