# Spring - Harlequin

Spring - Harlequin is a full-day nursery at Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1NA, in Powers Hall End, Essex. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-harlequin-ey539462  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1NA
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01376 555262
- Website: http://www.springnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY539462

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 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/EY539462

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY539462). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539462)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539462)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539462)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 11 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/300975)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1NA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.805772,0.623787

- Station: Witham (Essex), 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: River Walk, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Acorn Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Southview School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lodge-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-402132) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-marvels-nursery-ltd-ey481921) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-preschool-2809711) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Witham Valley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-ey481449) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pelican Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-ey538718) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Witham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-witham-2831218) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Spring - Harlequin Good at its inspection on 25 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Spring - Harlequin is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring - Harlequin?

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

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

Witham (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Spring - Harlequin?

You can call 01376 555262 and visit www.springnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539462)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spring+Harlequin+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ450XL1Tk2EcRHIymuEgUZ_w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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