# The Little Bears Nursery

The Little Bears Nursery is a full-day nursery at Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2HS, in Hatfield Peverel, Essex. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-bears-nursery-ey561830  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2HS
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01245 381200
- Website: http://www.thelittlebearsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY561830

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 November 2021, 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/EY561830

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference EY561830). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561830)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561830)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561830)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1091747)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.773138,0.604079

- Station: Hatfield Peverel, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Rec, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Chipping Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-2715752) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Gershwin Park Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gershwin-park-day-nursery-school-ey484828) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Hands Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-pre-school-nursery-203764) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-marvels-nursery-ltd-ey481921) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Witham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-witham-2831218) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Witham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-nursery-ey295639) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Bears Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Bears Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Bears Nursery take?

The Little Bears Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Bears Nursery?

Hatfield Peverel is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Little Bears Nursery?

You can call 01245 381200 and visit www.thelittlebearsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561830)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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