# NGCA Ducklings Pre-School

NGCA Ducklings Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Community Centre, Notley Green, Great Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 7US, in Great Notley, Essex. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ngca-ducklings-pre-school-203565  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Community Centre, Notley Green, Great Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 7US
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07846 828464
- Website: http://www.ngcaducklings.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 203565

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 September 2025, 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/16/203565

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1999 (Reference 203565). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203565)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203565)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203565)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1220091)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, Notley Green, Great Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 7US

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.858343,0.523229

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Notley Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Great Notley Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Horizon Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Court School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Notley Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Rayne Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Notley High School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-203710) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Notley's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-notleys-pre-school-ey469108) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-nursery-ey495320) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldingham-drive-community-pre-school-ey408780) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Colourwheel Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-colourwheel-montessori-ey373962) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Yumbo Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yumbo-daycare-ey490814) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is NGCA Ducklings Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated NGCA Ducklings Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can NGCA Ducklings Pre-School take?

NGCA Ducklings Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to NGCA Ducklings Pre-School?

Braintree is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact NGCA Ducklings Pre-School?

You can call 07846 828464 and visit www.ngcaducklings.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203565)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=NGCA+Ducklings+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJlzlMIjrw2EcRtufatgiUQnY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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