# Waltham Preschool

Waltham Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Little Waltham Memorial Hall, 15 Brook Hill, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3LN, in Little Waltham, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waltham-preschool-ey544398  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Little Waltham Memorial Hall, 15 Brook Hill, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3LN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07718 278917
- Website: http://www.littlewalthampreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY544398

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, 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/EY544398

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY544398). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544398)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544398)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544398)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Waltham Memorial Hall, 15 Brook Hill, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.788642,0.477178

- 6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Broomfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Chelmer Valley High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hillside Playcare, Little Waltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-playcare-little-waltham-2880941) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Hillside Barn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hillside-barn-2880938) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Up, Up and Away Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/up-up-and-away-pre-school-ey433248) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomfield-hospital-day-nursery-school-ey472651) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Channels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channels-day-nursery-2867525) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Sunrise Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-nursery-ey501508) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Waltham Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Waltham Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Waltham Preschool take?

Waltham Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Waltham Preschool?

You can call 07718 278917 and visit www.littlewalthampreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544398)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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