# Ugley Duckling Preschool

Ugley Duckling Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Alsa Lodge Barn, Alsa Street, Stansted, CM24 8SX, in Ugley Green, Essex. It is registered for 45 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ugley-duckling-preschool-2836886  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alsa Lodge Barn, Alsa Street, Stansted, CM24 8SX
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01279 812621
- Ofsted URN: 2836886

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2836886). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836886)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836886)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836886)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alsa Lodge Barn, Alsa Street, Stansted, CM24 8SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.915428,0.204327

- Station: Stansted Mountfitchet, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Magna Carta Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Manuden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Forest Hall School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-stansted-mountfitchet-2876147) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-stansted-ey427469) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Apple Barn Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-barn-pre-school-ey548191) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Blossom Barn Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-barn-pre-school-2692415) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Birchanger Butterflies Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birchanger-butterflies-preschool-ey553900) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bishops-stortford-2747806) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Ugley Duckling Preschool take?

Ugley Duckling Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ugley Duckling Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Ugley Duckling Preschool?

You can call 01279 812621.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836886)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ugly+Duckling+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJXaNMJmiP2EcROc1usOsY0UM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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