# Little Smarties Nursery Ltd

Little Smarties Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Bakers Lane, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8LD, in Galleywood, Essex. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 33 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-smarties-nursery-ltd-ey549918  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bakers Lane, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8LD
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01277 841424
- Website: http://www.littlesmartiesnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY549918

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, 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/EY549918

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY549918). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549918)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549918)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549918)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1031209)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bakers Lane, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.686839,0.476405

- 1 bus stop within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Thriftwood School |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West Hanningfield | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Mildmay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Stables Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stables-nursery-204074) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey434861) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Jubilee Friends Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-friends-pre-school-ey399340) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Fledgelings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledgelings-pre-school-ey557290) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Chums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-nursery-ey297852) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-preschool-chelmsford-ey420651) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Smarties Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Smarties Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Smarties Nursery Ltd take?

Little Smarties Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Smarties Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01277 841424 and visit www.littlesmartiesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549918)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Smarties+Nursery+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJgx-jO__p2EcROuA7CtkfjzE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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