# The Centre Pre-School

The Centre Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Lifelong Learning Centre, Ely Way, BASILDON, SS14 2EQ, in Fryerns, Essex. It is registered for 26 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 4.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-centre-pre-school-650006  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lifelong Learning Centre, Ely Way, BASILDON, SS14 2EQ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01268 281591
- Website: https://www.thecentrepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 650006

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 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/16/650006

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 650006). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650006)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650006)
- 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/16/650006)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lifelong Learning Centre, Ely Way, BASILDON, SS14 2EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.576704,0.487158

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northlands Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Greensted Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Bridge Pioneer |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bardfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-pre-school-ey558589) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Fryerns Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fryerns-community-playgroup-402065) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [ABC Treehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-treehouse-2589264) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-pre-school-ey501700) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Gem's Pre-School Basildon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-basildon-ey291012) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Teddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teddies-nursery-2587500) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Centre Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Centre Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Centre Pre-School take?

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

### What is the nearest station to The Centre Pre-School?

Pitsea is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Centre Pre-School?

You can call 01268 281591 and visit www.thecentrepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650006)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Centre+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJXW-TRD3E2EcR8Eg3SLqmjrw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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