# Little Owls Preschool (Boxted)

Little Owls Preschool (Boxted) is a full-day nursery at King George Playing Field, Cage Lane, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5RE, in Boxted Cross, Essex. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-preschool-boxted-ey400589  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: King George Playing Field, Cage Lane, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5RE
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01206 273226
- Website: https://littleowlsboxted.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY400589

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 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/EY400589

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2009 (Reference EY400589). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400589)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400589)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400589)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1586441)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: King George Playing Field, Cage Lane, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.952993,0.918992

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxted St Peter's Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Langham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Langham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langham-pre-school-2646166) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-colchester-day-nursery-and-preschool-2788198) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Highwoods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-rd-nursery-highwoods-2744527) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-pre-school-colchester-ey418427) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Brinkley Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brinkley-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472643) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Severalls Business Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-severalls-business-park-ey289579) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Owls Preschool (Boxted)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Owls Preschool (Boxted) Good at its inspection on 26 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Owls Preschool (Boxted) take?

Little Owls Preschool (Boxted) is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Owls Preschool (Boxted)?

You can call 01206 273226 and visit littleowlsboxted.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400589)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Owls+Pre+School+Boxted&query_place_id=ChIJ0_zBkWAG2UcRmLb5D98nbNQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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