# Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford

Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford is a full-day nursery at Station House, 27 Railway Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1QS, in Chelmsford, Essex. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-chelmsford-2800140  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Station House, 27 Railway Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1QS
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 01245 939006
- Website: https://www.stepstart.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2800140

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 September 2025, 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/16/2800140

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2800140). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800140)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800140)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800140)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1889893)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Station House, 27 Railway Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.737321,0.466896

- Station: Chelmsford, under 0.1 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Frank Whitmore Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Central Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Central Park Memorial Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bell Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sky Blue Pasture, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltese Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kings Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Anne's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Cedd's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westlands Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chelmsford YMCA Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chelmsford-ymca-day-nursery-203765) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Nipperz Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nipperz-chelmsford-ey549951) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey357122) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Aspen Tree Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspen-tree-childcare-2721405) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chelmsford-650090) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Broomfield Road Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomfield-road-day-nursery-school-ey472659) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford Good at its inspection on 3 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford take?

Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford?

Chelmsford is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford?

You can call 01245 939006 and visit www.stepstart.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800140)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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