# Purple Lion Day Nursery Hadleigh

Purple Lion Day Nursery Hadleigh is a full-day nursery at 308-314 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DD, in Hadleigh, Essex. It is registered for 79 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Education Champs Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-hadleigh-2866245  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 308-314 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DD
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 020 8614 0723
- Website: https://www.purpleliondaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Education Champs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/education-champs-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2866245

## 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 October 2025 (Reference 2866245). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866245)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866245)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866245)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 308-314 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.551285,0.613567

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St. Michael's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Fairways Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Cedar Hall School |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Le Prairie Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-prairie-childcare-2628787) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Georgie Porgie](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/georgie-porgie-ey292583) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sandcastles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastles-nursery-403985) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Wild Tribe Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wild-tribe-education-2501661) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lottie & Ollie](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lottie-and-ollie-2862951) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-preschool-ey294250) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Purple Lion Day Nursery Hadleigh take?

Purple Lion Day Nursery Hadleigh is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Who runs Purple Lion Day Nursery Hadleigh?

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

### What is the nearest station to Purple Lion Day Nursery Hadleigh?

Leigh-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Purple Lion Day Nursery Hadleigh?

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/16/2866245)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple+Lion+Day+Nurseries+Hadleigh&query_place_id=ChIJRXqssZPb2EcRcfNunke2ziQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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