# The Rochford Day Nursery

The Rochford Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2-4 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, SS4 1NJ, in Rochford, Essex. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.6 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rochford-day-nursery-402557  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2-4 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, SS4 1NJ
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01702 549549
- Ofsted URN: 402557

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, 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/16/402557

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 402557). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402557)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402557)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402557)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/155730)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2-4 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, SS4 1NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.584426,0.700962

- Station: Rochford, 0.2 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: River Roach Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Doggets Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: "Teletubby"Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 2.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Waterman Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holt Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holt Farm Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stambridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| The King Edmund School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St.Teresa's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-teresas-pre-school-ey270968) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashingdon Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashingdon-preschool-402187) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wishing Well Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wishing-well-day-nursery-ey368042) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherry Pips Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-pips-day-nursery-2599500) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mucky Pups Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-pre-school-ey316938) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Eastwood Community Nursery Cabin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastwood-community-nursery-cabin-2852590) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Rochford Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Rochford Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Rochford Day Nursery take?

The Rochford Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Rochford Day Nursery?

Rochford is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Rochford Day Nursery?

You can call 01702 549549.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402557)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rochford+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJacpe9iTZ2EcRe9mQxwgTGng)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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