# The Funhouse Pre-School

The Funhouse Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Janet Duke Primary School, Markhams Chase, Basildon, SS15 5LS, in Lee Chapel North, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. It opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-funhouse-pre-school-ey428418  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Janet Duke Primary School, Markhams Chase, Basildon, SS15 5LS
- Opening hours: 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01268 450587
- Website: http://thefunhousepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY428418

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 September 2025, 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/EY428418

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY428418). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428418)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428418)
- 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/EY428418)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–16:00

## Getting there

Address: Janet Duke Primary School, Markhams Chase, Basildon, SS15 5LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.572084,0.437288

- Station: Laindon, 0.6 miles
- Station: Basildon, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Markhams Chase Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jermayns Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gloucester Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Great Gregorie Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Spire Road Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 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 | 0.4 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) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School | Primary | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 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 | 0.8 miles |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Paul's Pre-school (Basildon) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-basildon-ltd-ey471652) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-2568275) | Good |  | 08:00–14:40 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kinder Kidz Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kidz-day-nursery-2695613) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-402243) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Paddocks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paddocks-pre-school-ey469367) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ey558622) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Funhouse Pre-School's opening hours?

The Funhouse Pre-School opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated The Funhouse Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 9 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

Laindon is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01268 450587 and visit thefunhousepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428418)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Funhouse+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJB3zOyefG2EcRnMfEo6XexV8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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