# Munchkins Nursery and Pre-School

Munchkins Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 23-25 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7HX, in Great Baddow, Essex. It is registered for 80 children. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 56 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-2777354  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 23-25 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7HX
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01245 956616
- Website: https://munchkins-nursery.co.uk/great-baddow-chelmsford
- Ofsted URN: 2777354

## 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 February 2024 (Reference 2777354). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777354)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777354)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777354)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1727742)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 23-25 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.715012,0.503309

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Baddow Hall Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Pontlands Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Great Baddow Recreation Ground & Noakes Place, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 56 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baddow Hall Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Baddow Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Octavia House Schools, Essex |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Woodcroft Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Meadgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Moulsham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playschool-650135) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-spring-wonders-daycare-nursery-ey426303) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Faces Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-faces-nursery-school-2887380) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Chums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-nursery-ey297852) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-preschool-chelmsford-ey420651) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Jubilee Friends Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-friends-pre-school-ey399340) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Munchkins Nursery and Pre-School take?

Munchkins Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Munchkins Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 01245 956616 and visit munchkins-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777354)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Munchkins+Nursery+%26+Preschool+Great+Baddow%2C+Chelmsford&query_place_id=ChIJy2Uj6Brp2EcRJaGwXcV2k6E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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