Ofsted record

Crocus Early Years Centre

Saffron Walden, Essex · URN EY219409

According to Ofsted's inspection on 15 November 2022, Crocus Early Years Centre in Saffron Walden, Essex was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

Saffron Walden, Essex · CB11 4UH. Location from the Ofsted register. This setting Nearby Same provider

  1. Inspected 15 November 2022

    3 years ago

    Ofsted's record for this setting has not changed since.

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 5 January 2017 Good
  4. 22 October 2013 Good
  5. 17 December 2012 Good
  6. 9 February 2010 Good
  7. 21 February 2007 Outstanding
  8. 17 December 2003 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
EY219409
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Registered since
10 July 2002
Local authority
Essex

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

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When was Crocus Early Years Centre last inspected by Ofsted? +

Crocus Early Years Centre in Saffron Walden, Essex was last inspected on 15 November 2022, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is Crocus Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated Crocus Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has Crocus Early Years Centre been registered? +

Crocus Early Years Centre has been registered with Ofsted since 10 July 2002. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY219409.

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Part of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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