# Little Pickles Nursery

Little Pickles Nursery is a full-day nursery at Riverside House, 19 Chapel Street, Halstead, CO9 2LS, in Halstead, Essex. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pickles-nursery-ey491686  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Riverside House, 19 Chapel Street, Halstead, CO9 2LS
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01787 478351
- Website: https://littlepicklesnurseryessex.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491686

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, 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/EY491686

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY491686). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491686)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491686)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491686)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/782164)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Riverside House, 19 Chapel Street, Halstead, CO9 2LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.945328,0.635462

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard de Clare Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Gosfield School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-nursery-2772586) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Park preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-preschool-ey446086) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-ey490758) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-colne-engaine-ltd-2747576) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [St. Peter's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-nursery-ey493461) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Dalemor Explorer Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalemor-explorer-nursery-2805369) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Little Pickles Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Pickles Nursery?

You can call 01787 478351 and visit littlepicklesnurseryessex.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491686)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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