# Loughton Pre-School

Loughton Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 5 Austen Close, Loughton, IG10 3TX, in Loughton Roding, Essex. It is registered for 25 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughton-pre-school-2868089  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 5 Austen Close, Loughton, IG10 3TX
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07710 887152
- Website: https://www.littlerainbowspreschools.com/loughton
- Ofsted URN: 2868089

## 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 November 2025 (Reference 2868089). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868089)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868089)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868089)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Austen Close, Loughton, IG10 3TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.650547,0.088975

- Station: Debden, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hereward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oak View School |  | 3–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Alderton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Woodcroft School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lambourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-teddies-loughton-nursery-and-preschool-ey544937) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hereward](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hereward-402102) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [New Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-day-nursery-ey366582) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Loughton's Little Angels preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughtons-little-angels-preschool-2806146) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Chrysalis at The Cricket Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-at-the-cricket-club-2596332) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey445564) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Loughton Pre-School take?

Loughton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Loughton Pre-School?

Debden is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Loughton Pre-School?

You can call 07710 887152 and visit www.littlerainbowspreschools.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868089)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rainbows+Loughton&query_place_id=ChIJzXCXsZuh2EcReC0Kxfj8HSs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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