# Smiley Centre For Children

Smiley Centre For Children is a sessional pre-school at The Salvation Army, Glendale Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 2AR, in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Salvation Army Trustee Company.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-centre-for-children-ey487003  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Salvation Army, Glendale Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 2AR
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01702 478092
- Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/leigh-sea
- Run by: [The Salvation Army Trustee Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-salvation-army-trustee-company)
- Ofsted URN: EY487003

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 2023, 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/EY487003

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY487003). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487003)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487003)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487003)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Salvation Army, Glendale Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 2AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.544484,0.653275

- Station: Leigh-on-Sea, 0.6 miles
- Station: Chalkwell, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leigh Cliffs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bonchurch Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Bonchurch Park Play Area, 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 Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh North Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St. Michael's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Darlinghurst Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leigh Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-village-day-nursery-ey368849) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [LEIGH TREASURES PRESCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-treasures-preschool-2847658) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Small Friends Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-friends-childrens-day-nursery-ey152460) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Peek A Boo Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peek-a-boo-pre-school-ey498244) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Phoenix Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-ey479985) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-academy-unit-14-leighcliff-buildings-2882266) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smiley Centre For Children's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smiley Centre For Children Good at its inspection on 25 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smiley Centre For Children take?

Smiley Centre For Children is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smiley Centre For Children?

Smiley Centre For Children is run by The Salvation Army Trustee Company, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smiley Centre For Children?

Leigh-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smiley Centre For Children?

You can call 01702 478092 and visit www.salvationarmy.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487003)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smiley+Preschool+%28Smiley+Centre+for+Children%29&query_place_id=ChIJ05wlVhHb2EcRRhQtXuedqpw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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