# Little Lily's Academy

Little Lily's Academy is a sessional pre-school at Marks Farm Community Centre, Braintree, CM7 3LT, in Galley's Corner, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lilys-academy-2792139  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Marks Farm Community Centre, Braintree, CM7 3LT
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01376 800230
- Website: https://littlelilys.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2792139

## 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 June 2024 (Reference 2792139). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792139)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792139)
- 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/16/2792139)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1719511)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marks Farm Community Centre, Braintree, CM7 3LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.877137,0.579292

- Station: Braintree Freeport, 0.7 miles
- Station: Braintree, 1.0 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George's Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Twelve Acres Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Twelve Acers Junior Playground, 0.2 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 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lyons Hall School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Cressing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Tree Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-care-nursery-2695271) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Alec Hunter Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alec-hunter-pre-school-ey425074) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Charlies House Childminding and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlies-house-childminding-and-nursery-2663806) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Spring - Carousel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-ey539434) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-405269) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Me Preschool Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-preschool-braintree-2826505) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Lily's Academy take?

Little Lily's Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Lily's Academy?

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

### How do I contact Little Lily's Academy?

You can call 01376 800230 and visit littlelilys.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792139)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Lily%27s+Academy+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJYwnHHen72EcReQ3ufX7vEDI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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