# Saplings Nursery

Saplings Nursery is a full-day nursery at Waltham Hall Cottage, Bambers Green, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PF, in Molehill Green, Essex. It is registered for 82 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-nursery-2563298  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Waltham Hall Cottage, Bambers Green, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PF
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 01279 851998
- Website: http://www.saplingsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2563298

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 2022, 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/16/2563298

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2563298). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563298)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563298)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563298)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Waltham Hall Cottage, Bambers Green, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.891621,0.274281

- Station: Stansted Airport, 0.6 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacres Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Takeley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [High House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-house-nursery-ltd-ey269706) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blossom Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-barn-nursery-2639902) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Clever Cloggs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-cloggs-day-nursery-2678022) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Pixies Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-pre-school-ltd-2618078) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Sunnyfields Takeley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-sunnyfields-takeley-2884744) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Countryside Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/countryside-pre-school-nursery-ey299391) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Saplings Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Saplings Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Saplings Nursery take?

Saplings Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Saplings Nursery?

Stansted Airport is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Saplings Nursery?

You can call 01279 851998 and visit www.saplingsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563298)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saplings+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH6DY6sWO2EcRfX_of_ks670)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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