# The Kids' Academy

The Kids' Academy is a full-day nursery at The Kids Academy, Moulsham School, Princes Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 9DE, in Moulsham, Essex. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-academy-ey365137  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Kids Academy, Moulsham School, Princes Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 9DE
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01245 504512
- Website: https://www.thekidsacademy.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY365137

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 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/EY365137

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2007 (Reference EY365137). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365137)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365137)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365137)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Kids Academy, Moulsham School, Princes Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 9DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.718924,0.469612

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oaklands Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 3.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Moulsham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Oaklands Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Widford Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mildmay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Cedd's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Anne's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-preschool-chelmsford-ey420651) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dovedale Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dovedale-nursery-cic-2824756) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [KMK Kinderzimmer Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kmk-kinderzimmer-chelmsford-2783514) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Fledgelings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledgelings-pre-school-ey557290) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Camelot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camelot-day-nursery-ey427876) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Chums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-nursery-ey297852) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Kids' Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Kids' Academy Good at its inspection on 1 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Kids' Academy take?

The Kids' Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Kids' Academy?

Chelmsford is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Kids' Academy?

You can call 01245 504512 and visit www.thekidsacademy.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365137)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Kids+Academy&query_place_id=ChIJu06HVirq2EcRq79w2YCScac)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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