# Puffin Pre-School Ltd

Puffin Pre-School Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Great Dunmow Town Council, Foakes House, 47 Stortford Road, Dunmow, CM6 1DG, in Great Dunmow, Essex. It is registered for 37 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 24 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-ltd-2766361  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Great Dunmow Town Council, Foakes House, 47 Stortford Road, Dunmow, CM6 1DG
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 07712 858878
- Website: http://www.puffinpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2766361

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 29 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766361

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2766361). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766361)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766361)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766361)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/118785)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Great Dunmow Town Council, Foakes House, 47 Stortford Road, Dunmow, CM6 1DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.873003,0.357964

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Talberds Ley, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmow St Mary's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Great Dunmow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Helena Romanes School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wrens Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrens-pre-school-ey539577) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Mary's Church Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-church-nursery-203985) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Dunmow's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dunmows-pre-school-2653641) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Freedom Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freedom-day-care-nursery-ey374384) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Countryside Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/countryside-pre-school-nursery-ey299391) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Flitch Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flitch-green-pre-school-ey396577) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puffin Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Puffin Pre-School Ltd was inspected on 29 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Puffin Pre-School Ltd take?

Puffin Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Puffin Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 07712 858878 and visit www.puffinpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766361)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffin+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJnboK_z-N2EcRxZNzSM53k-U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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