# Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School

Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Springfield Parish Centre, St. Augustine Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6GX, in Springfield, Essex. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey283577  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Springfield Parish Centre, St. Augustine Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6GX
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01245 463245
- Ofsted URN: EY283577

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 January 2025, 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/EY283577

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY283577). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283577)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283577)
- 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/EY283577)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springfield Parish Centre, St. Augustine Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6GX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.751069,0.497581

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hunters Way Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Boleyn Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Bonington Chase Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Wallasea Gardens Play Area, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Barnes Farm Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| New Hall School |  | 1–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holders Farm Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Springfield Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey453646) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Springfield Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-bees-preschool-ey430190) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lawn Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lawn-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472646) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-chelmsford-limited-2797886) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School Good at its inspection on 28 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School take?

Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School?

Beaulieu Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School?

You can call 01245 463245.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283577)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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