# Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)

Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) is a full-day nursery at T C C L, 182 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LD, in South Benfleet, Essex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Education Champs Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-2696903  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: T C C L, 182 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LD
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 020 8614 0723
- Website: http://www.purpleliondaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Education Champs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/education-champs-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2696903

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 January 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/16/2696903

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2696903). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696903)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696903)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696903)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1569369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: T C C L, 182 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.551534,0.562282

- Station: Benfleet, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Benfleet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Class Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-day-nursery-ltd-ey363539) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Richmond Pre-school CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/richmond-pre-school-cic-ey421247) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tree Tots Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-pre-school-2655735) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Queen Bee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-bees-day-nursery-ey550240) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Thundersley Congregational Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thundersley-congregational-church-ey343931) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Runnymede Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/runnymede-pre-school-203722) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) Good at its inspection on 7 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) take?

Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)?

Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) is run by Education Champs Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)?

Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)?

You can call 020 8614 0723 and visit www.purpleliondaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696903)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple+Lion+Day+Nurseries+Benfleet&query_place_id=ChIJJ3FWYo3F2EcRjVKyu8AZjp0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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