# Olive Barn Day Nursery

Olive Barn Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit L, Blois Meadow Business Centre, Steeple Bumpstead, CB9 7BN, in Steeple Bumpstead, Essex. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Barn Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-barn-day-nursery-2722980  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit L, Blois Meadow Business Centre, Steeple Bumpstead, CB9 7BN
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01440 784269
- Website: https://www.thebarnnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Barn Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-barn-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2722980

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 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/16/2722980

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2722980). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722980)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722980)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722980)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/467638)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit L, Blois Meadow Business Centre, Steeple Bumpstead, CB9 7BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.045762,0.451449

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Camping close, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeple Bumpstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Golden Apples Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-apples-day-nursery-2740791) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Dizzys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dizzys-day-nursery-ey233205) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Unity Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-stars-2808908) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Unity Stars Norton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-stars-norton-road-2851823) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-lamph-251506) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypads-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey448938) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Olive Barn Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Olive Barn Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Olive Barn Day Nursery take?

Olive Barn Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Olive Barn Day Nursery?

Olive Barn Day Nursery is run by The Barn Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Olive Barn Day Nursery?

You can call 01440 784269 and visit www.thebarnnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722980)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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