# Little Owls Nursery

Little Owls Nursery is a full-day nursery at Century House, Well Lane, Danbury, CM3 4AB, in Danbury, Essex. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Owls Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-ey297422  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Century House, Well Lane, Danbury, CM3 4AB
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 01245 221333
- Website: http://www.littleowlsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Owls Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-owls-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY297422

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297422

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2005 (Reference EY297422). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297422)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297422)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297422)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/745435)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Century House, Well Lane, Danbury, CM3 4AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.716690,0.567026

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Danbury Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Eves Corner Playing Fields, 0.5 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Heathcote School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Elm Green Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jesters Nursery School Danbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-school-danbury-ey551394) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Danbury Pre-School at St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danbury-pre-school-at-st-johns-ey418953) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bicknacre Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicknacre-preschool-402122) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Jesters Nursery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Woodham Walter Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodham-walter-community-nursery-2863616) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [East Hanningfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Owls Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Owls Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 16 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Owls Nursery take?

Little Owls Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Owls Nursery?

Little Owls Nursery is run by Little Owls Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Owls Nursery?

You can call 01245 221333 and visit www.littleowlsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297422)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Owls+Nursery+Danbury&query_place_id=ChIJP4IdGnno2EcRrZdqmuqstek)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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