# Maldon Community Preschool

Maldon Community Preschool is a full-day nursery at Wantz Chase, MALDON, CM9 5DN, in Maldon, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maldon-community-preschool-ey403235  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wantz Chase, MALDON, CM9 5DN
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01621 859114
- Website: http://www.maldoncommunitypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY403235

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 June 2024, 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/EY403235

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2010 (Reference EY403235). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403235)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403235)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403235)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wantz Chase, MALDON, CM9 5DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.728747,0.683259

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Promenade Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Longfields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Primrose Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Adventure Playground & Water Park, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Limebrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Heybridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-2797169) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Friary Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-friary-pre-school-ey491964) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Maldon Court Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maldon-court-nursery-ey554686) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Maldon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-maldon-2530287) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Viking Adventurers Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/viking-adventurers-limited-ey409367) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Heybridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-heybridge-2660131) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Maldon Community Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Maldon Community Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 28 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Maldon Community Preschool take?

Maldon Community Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Maldon Community Preschool?

You can call 01621 859114 and visit www.maldoncommunitypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403235)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maldon+Community+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJKZzwoCbh2EcRGcSJAGAzUOU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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