# Stock Pre-School

Stock Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Dakyn Drive, Stock, INGATESTONE, CM4 9TB, in Stock, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stock-pre-school-ey395027  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dakyn Drive, Stock, INGATESTONE, CM4 9TB
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07952 640570
- Website: https://www.stockpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY395027

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 October 2022, 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/EY395027

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY395027). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395027)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395027)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395027)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/624278)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dakyn Drive, Stock, INGATESTONE, CM4 9TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.664353,0.440974

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Buttsbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Mayflower High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Mayflower](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-mayflower-ey358317) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre school (Billericay)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-billericay-ey219490) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Buttsbury Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttsbury-pre-school-ey439462) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Kindred Billericay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-billericay-ey310377) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Tree House Club Forestry Nursery and out of school club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tree-house-club-forestry-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey473333) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Smarties Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-smarties-nursery-ltd-ey549918) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stock Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stock Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 14 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stock Pre-School take?

Stock Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stock Pre-School?

You can call 07952 640570 and visit www.stockpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395027)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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