# Small Wonders Day Nursery

Small Wonders Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Tavistock Road, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM1 6JN, in Springfield, Essex. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Small Wonders Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey453646  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tavistock Road, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM1 6JN
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01245 493437
- Website: https://www.smallwondersnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Small Wonders Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/small-wonders-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY453646

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 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/EY453646

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY453646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453646)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453646)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453646)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1060512)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tavistock Road, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM1 6JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.746744,0.490730

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springfield Hall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Springfield Green Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Springfield Green Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Wallasea Gardens Play Area, 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: 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Trinity Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Barnes Farm Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Springfield Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-bees-preschool-ey430190) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lawn Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lawn-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472646) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holders Farm Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey283577) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hurst Court Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurst-court-day-nursery-school-ey472673) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Springfield Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small Wonders Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small Wonders Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small Wonders Day Nursery take?

Small Wonders Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small Wonders Day Nursery?

Small Wonders Day Nursery is run by Small Wonders Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Small Wonders Day Nursery?

Chelmsford is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small Wonders Day Nursery?

You can call 01245 493437 and visit www.smallwondersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453646)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Wonders+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJX3Mfc0Lp2EcRWaAOO_n2oU4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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