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Nurseries for toddlers in CM3

There are 61 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of CM3, Chelmsford, and 45 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
61
Outstanding
14
Good
31

61 nurseries near CM3

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Springfield, Chelmsford

The Ark Centre

Ark Centre, 15 Springfield Lyons Approach · CM2 5LB

3.6 miles from CM3
OfstedOutstandingDec 2023Sessional6 places

A sessional nursery in Chelmsford, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered for 6 places and run by The Ark Centre CIC.

Ages
0 – 8 years
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Childcare in CM3 at a glance

Inspection results
45 of the 61 nurseries for toddlers within 5 miles of CM3 (74%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 14 Outstanding and 31 Good.
Ages taken
60 list babies under 2, 61 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 61 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Essex's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries for toddlers in CM3

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 61 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 5 miles of CM3. 14 are rated Outstanding and 31 are rated Good at their latest inspection.