# St John's Childcare Forest Glade

St John's Childcare Forest Glade is a full-day nursery at Church of St. John the Evangelist, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, BASILDON, SS16 6RX, in Great Berry, Essex. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-childcare-forest-glade-2542045  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church of St. John the Evangelist, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, BASILDON, SS16 6RX
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 01268 490400
- Website: https://stjohnschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2542045

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 July 2022, 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/16/2542045

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2019 (Reference 2542045). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542045)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542045)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542045)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church of St. John the Evangelist, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, BASILDON, SS16 6RX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.564100,0.405003

- Station: Laindon, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Great Berry Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Berry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Lincewood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Merrylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Caterpillar Clubhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-caterpillar-clubhouse-ey562652) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Second Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-ey308855) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Oak Wood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-wood-pre-school-2899250) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ey558622) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Kinder Kidz Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kidz-day-nursery-2695613) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Oak Trees Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-trees-day-nursery-school-ey472633) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's Childcare Forest Glade's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Childcare Forest Glade Good at its inspection on 26 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's Childcare Forest Glade take?

St John's Childcare Forest Glade is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St John's Childcare Forest Glade?

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

### How do I contact St John's Childcare Forest Glade?

You can call 01268 490400 and visit stjohnschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542045)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.+John%27s+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJBUSWDRrH2EcRKCNf5vDi4A4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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