Best nurseries in Moulsham
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Chelmsford, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford) Sessional day care · 42 places · CM2 9DT | Good (2024) |
| 2 | The Kids' Academy Full day care · 66 places · CM2 9DE | Good (2022) |
| 3 | The Fledgelings Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · CM2 8AU | Good (2021) |
| 4 | Dovedale Nursery CIC Full day care · 99 places · CM2 0JQ | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | KMK Kinderzimmer Chelmsford Full day care · 84 places · CM2 0EB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Moulsham?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Moulsham?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Moulsham; listed first: The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford), The Kids' Academy, The Fledgelings Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Moulsham?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Moulsham?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chelmsford · Runwell · South Woodham Ferrers · Danbury · Writtle · Great Baddow · Springfield · Boreham · Chelmer · Great Leighs · Rettendon
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.