# The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)

The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford) is a sessional pre-school at St. Luke's Church Hall, Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9DT, in Moulsham, Essex. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-preschool-chelmsford-ey420651  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Luke's Church Hall, Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9DT
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 07383 556431
- Website: http://www.littleacorns-preschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY420651

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 2024, 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/EY420651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2011 (Reference EY420651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420651)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Luke's Church Hall, Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.716525,0.474539

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 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) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Moulsham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 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 | 0.5 miles |
| Oaklands Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Woodcroft Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Widford Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Kids' Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-academy-ey365137) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Chums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-nursery-ey297852) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Fledgelings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledgelings-pre-school-ey557290) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dovedale Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dovedale-nursery-cic-2824756) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [KMK Kinderzimmer Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kmk-kinderzimmer-chelmsford-2783514) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Camelot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camelot-day-nursery-ey427876) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford) Good at its inspection on 18 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford) take?

The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford) is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)?

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

### How do I contact The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)?

You can call 07383 556431 and visit www.littleacorns-preschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420651)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+Acorns+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJMbxtgYfp2EcRoKo1KISKcOM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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