# Spring - Carousel

Spring - Carousel is a full-day nursery at Chapel Hill, Braintree, CM7 3QZ, in Braintree, Essex. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-ey539434  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chapel Hill, Braintree, CM7 3QZ
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01376 326542
- Website: http://www.4children.org.uk/Services/Detail/Carousel-Childrens-Centre
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY539434

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 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/EY539434

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY539434). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539434)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539434)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539434)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1624334)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chapel Hill, Braintree, CM7 3QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.876277,0.568079

- Station: Braintree Freeport, 0.5 miles
- Station: Braintree, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George's Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: John Ray Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brain Valley Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lyons Hall School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Charlies House Childminding and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlies-house-childminding-and-nursery-2663806) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Alec Hunter Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alec-hunter-pre-school-ey425074) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Me Preschool Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-preschool-braintree-2826505) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Lily's Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lilys-academy-2792139) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Apple Tree Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-care-nursery-2695271) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidorable Pre School And Childcare Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidorable-pre-school-and-childcare-services-ey439295) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring - Carousel's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spring - Carousel Good at its inspection on 27 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spring - Carousel take?

Spring - Carousel is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring - Carousel?

Spring - Carousel is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Spring - Carousel?

Braintree Freeport is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Spring - Carousel?

You can call 01376 326542 and visit www.4children.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539434)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spring+Carousel+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJG71E83Pw2EcRQmsNbS_4HQU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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