# Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd

Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Lodge Farmhouse, Old Church Road, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8BH, in Rettendon, Essex. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Second Steps Day Nursery (Colchester) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-hanningfield-ltd-2753514  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lodge Farmhouse, Old Church Road, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8BH
- Registered places: 66
- Run by: [Second Steps Day Nursery (Colchester) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/second-steps-day-nursery-colchester-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2753514

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 November 2024, 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/16/2753514

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2753514). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753514)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753514)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753514)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1669283)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lodge Farmhouse, Old Church Road, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.667322,0.549229

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [East Hanningfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bishop's Forest Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-forest-pre-school-2855158) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Darwins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-darwins-nursery-ey416623) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Canopy St Luke's Chapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-st-lukes-chapel-2856321) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Safari Childcare Runwell Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-childcare-runwell-limited-2712365) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Jesters Nursery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd Good at its inspection on 18 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd take?

Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd?

Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd is run by Second Steps Day Nursery (Colchester) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753514)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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