Ofsted rating
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What Ofsted says
Rated Outstanding
Ofsted found this nursery gives children exceptional care and learning. Only a small share of nurseries get this.
- Inadequate
- Needs improving
- Good
- Outstanding
- Last inspected July 2025Recently, so the report is up to date
- Room for 28 childrenA smaller, homely setting
- SessionsShorter morning or afternoon sessions
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Sessional day care
- Run by
- Tollesbury Pre-school Community Interest Company
- Registered with Ofsted
- 22/05/1996
- Local council
- Essex
- Region
- East of England
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 402290
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About Tollesbury Preschool
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A sessional nursery in Maldon, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 28 places and run by Tollesbury Pre-school Community Interest Company.
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Location
The Manse, 2 Station Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8RA
Tollesbury Preschool
The Manse, 2 Station Road, Tollesbury, Maldon
CM9 8RA
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