# Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club

Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club is a full-day nursery at Felmoor Farm, Braintree Road, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3EF, in Bannister Green, Essex. It is registered for 140 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whipper-snappers-daycare-nursery-and-kids-club-402288  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Felmoor Farm, Braintree Road, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3EF
- Registered places: 140
- Phone: 01371 821131
- Website: http://www.whipper-snappers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 402288

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 August 2021, 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/16/402288

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2000 (Reference 402288). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402288)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402288)
- Registered places: 140 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402288)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/123606)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Felmoor Farm, Braintree Road, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.867164,0.451201

## 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felsted Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Felsted School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Flitch Green Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Felsted Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felsted-little-acorns-404877) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stebbing Green Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stebbing-green-day-nursery-ey554348) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Flitch Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flitch-green-pre-school-ey396577) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Maynard Montessori - Stebbing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maynard-montessori-stebbing-ey337575) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [NGCA Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ngca-ducklings-pre-school-203565) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-203710) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club Good at its inspection on 6 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club take?

Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 140 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club?

You can call 01371 821131 and visit www.whipper-snappers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402288)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whipper-snappers+Daycare+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5UMiN23y2EcRHwhnG8KOOVc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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