# Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd

Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Colleton Farm, Foxhall Road, Steeple, Southminster, CM0 7LB, in Southminster, Essex. It is registered for 61 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-and-friends-preschool-ltd-2857445  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Colleton Farm, Foxhall Road, Steeple, Southminster, CM0 7LB
- Registered places: 61
- Ofsted URN: 2857445

## 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 August 2025 (Reference 2857445). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857445)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857445)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857445)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1862656)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Colleton Farm, Foxhall Road, Steeple, Southminster, CM0 7LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.674751,0.809703

- Southminster (rail): 1.5 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southminster Preschool Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southminster-preschool-learning-alliance-2701920) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [First Day Nursery Hillside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-hillside-2884694) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-althorne-ltd-2689574) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Nipperz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nipperz-ey412973) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Diddydots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diddydots-2893763) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Burnham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burnham-pre-school-402278) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd take?

Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd?

Southminster is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857445)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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