# Yumbo Daycare

Yumbo Daycare is a full-day nursery at Congregational Church, Bocking End, BRAINTREE, CM7 9AE, in Braintree, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.2 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yumbo-daycare-ey490814  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Congregational Church, Bocking End, BRAINTREE, CM7 9AE
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07753 511279
- Website: http://yumbodaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY490814

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 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/EY490814

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490814). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490814)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490814)
- 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/EY490814)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Congregational Church, Bocking End, BRAINTREE, CM7 9AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.880937,0.551812

- Station: Braintree, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Weavers Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bradford Meadows, 0.3 miles
- Park: Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Meadowside Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 3.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Edith Borthwick School |  | 3–19 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Step Start Nurseries Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-braintree-2598104) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kidorable Pre School And Childcare Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidorable-pre-school-and-childcare-services-ey439295) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Me Preschool Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-preschool-braintree-2826505) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-nursery-ey495320) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Spring - Seesaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-seesaw-ey539461) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Spring - Carousel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-ey539434) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Yumbo Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Yumbo Daycare Good at its inspection on 28 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Yumbo Daycare take?

Yumbo Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Yumbo Daycare?

Braintree is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Yumbo Daycare?

You can call 07753 511279 and visit yumbodaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490814)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Yumbo+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJ6a_uXWjw2EcRHGaDR_ev-Ts)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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