# Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school

Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Tolleshunt D'arcy Primary Academy School, Tollesbury Road, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, MALDON, CM9 8UB, in Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Essex. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tolleshunt-darcy-pre-school-ey479097  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Tolleshunt D'arcy Primary Academy School, Tollesbury Road, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, MALDON, CM9 8UB
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01621 868948
- Ofsted URN: EY479097

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 October 2022, 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/EY479097

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY479097). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479097)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479097)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479097)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tolleshunt D'arcy Primary Academy School, Tollesbury Road, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, MALDON, CM9 8UB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.771138,0.794732

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tollesbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollesbury-preschool-402290) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Tolleshunt Knights Cooperative Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tolleshunt-knights-cooperative-playgroup-650159) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Goldhanger Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldhanger-community-nursery-ey562776) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptree-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2699844) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Milldene Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milldene-playgroup-ey224523) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Peeps Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ltd-ey318856) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school Good at its inspection on 20 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school take?

Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school?

You can call 01621 868948.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479097)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tolleshunt+D%27Arcy+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJZXZIzdsd2UcR5hhbRFsBP4g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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