# Spring - Seesaw

Spring - Seesaw is a full-day nursery at Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL, in Bocking, Essex. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-seesaw-ey539461  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01376 555260
- Website: http://www.springchildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY539461

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 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/EY539461

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY539461). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539461)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539461)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539461)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/300945)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.885953,0.543806

- Station: Braintree, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bradford Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Park: Meadowside Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Weavers Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Edith Borthwick School |  | 3–19 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bocking Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yumbo Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yumbo-daycare-ey490814) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-braintree-2598104) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidorable Pre School And Childcare Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidorable-pre-school-and-childcare-services-ey439295) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-nursery-ey495320) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Me Preschool Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-preschool-braintree-2826505) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Charlies House Childminding and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlies-house-childminding-and-nursery-2663806) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Spring - Seesaw Good at its inspection on 18 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Spring - Seesaw is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring - Seesaw?

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

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

Braintree is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Spring - Seesaw?

You can call 01376 555260 and visit www.springchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539461)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spring+Childcare+Seesaw+nursery+and+OOSC&query_place_id=ChIJ9ZatXVzw2EcR9BuKi9TS7AY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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