# The Stables Nursery

The Stables Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Stables Day Care Nursery, Margaretting Road, Galleywood, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8TS, in Galleywood, Essex. It is registered for 120 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 4.9 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stables-nursery-204074  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Stables Day Care Nursery, Margaretting Road, Galleywood, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8TS
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01245 348159
- Website: http://www.stablesnurserychelmsford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 204074

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 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/16/204074

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2000 (Reference 204074). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/204074)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/204074)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/204074)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/52835)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Stables Day Care Nursery, Margaretting Road, Galleywood, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8TS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.697630,0.464491

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chelmer Park, 0.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriftwood School |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Galleywood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 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 | 0.9 miles |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Widford Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Moulsham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Moulsham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey434861) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jubilee Friends Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-friends-pre-school-ey399340) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Smarties Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-smarties-nursery-ltd-ey549918) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Fledgelings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledgelings-pre-school-ey557290) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Chums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-nursery-ey297852) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-preschool-chelmsford-ey420651) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Stables Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Stables Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Stables Nursery take?

The Stables Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Stables Nursery?

You can call 01245 348159 and visit www.stablesnurserychelmsford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/204074)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Stables+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ08ZoDxrq2EcRgFsl4W9SELg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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