# Springfield Bees Preschool

Springfield Bees Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Perryfields Community Hall, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM1 7PP, in Springfield, Essex. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-bees-preschool-ey430190  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Perryfields Community Hall, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM1 7PP
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01245 264110
- Website: http://www.springfieldbees.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY430190

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430190

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2012 (Reference EY430190). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430190)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430190)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430190)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/48519)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Perryfields Community Hall, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM1 7PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.750096,0.487223

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springfield Hall Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Springfield Hall Park (North), 0.3 miles
- Playground: Brackenden Drive Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Churchill Rise Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rocket Park, 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lawn Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lawn-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472646) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey453646) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Springfield Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847) | 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 |
| [Holders Farm Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hurst Court Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurst-court-day-nursery-school-ey472673) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Springfield Bees Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Springfield Bees Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Springfield Bees Preschool take?

Springfield Bees Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Springfield Bees Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Springfield Bees Preschool?

You can call 01245 264110 and visit www.springfieldbees.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430190)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Springfield+Bees+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ3dOUp-bp2EcRJejh0kVFBQA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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