





Little Faces opened at Pontlands Park in January 2013 and is located in the beautiful grounds of Pontlands Park, with views of fields surrounding the setting.
• All Year Round places - (51 weeks per year)
• Term Time Only (39 weeks per year, in line with Essex County Council School Term Dates)
• ‘Short Day’ 7.5 Hourly Session
• Minimum booking of 2 days per week
• Additional Hours can be booked to extend Sessions (in...
Funding & Fees
Full Days (8:00am - 6:00pm) from £98.00
Business Days (8:00am - 5:00pm) from £88.00
We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer
Contact Little Faces Nursery School to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Storal
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jade Cottis (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 21
Total Places for Children
- 62
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, 3 training days per year & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Ample parking on site, with no through traffic.
Little Faces Nursery School Reviews (23)
Little Faces Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.295) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Faces Nursery School has 23 reviews.
The stuff are great. We love the updates on the app, they make our day. Our child is always very happy there. It's a beautiful set up in a beautiful setting. We like the menu changes. The place is always kept spotless. This isn't our local nursery, we specifically travel to the other side of Chelmsford to use it and it is worth the journey. We like the tuff trays. We also hope that as our son gets older he will get to enjoy the longer standing activities including the animal encounters and the Nativity at Pontlands Hotel. Thank you so much for all you do.
As a mum I had a lot of anxiety about sending my first baby (one years old) to nursery,one of the hardest things I've had to do. However little faces made this experience so much easier for us all. The kindness and genuine care they give the babies and toddlers gives me a lot of comfort. My daughter has bonded with the staff there and I do genuinely feel they care about her. As parents we are kept up to date regularly and communication is fantastic.
It's in a good location and has lot of access to the outdoors including a duck pond ! I'm looking forward to my daughter having more days here and developing with little faces.
What can I say! What a gorgeous nursery. They run it as though each and every child is part of the Little Faces family. It doesn't feel like a business at all, it feels like a home away from home for my little one. I'm so happy my little one goes here. She's taken such good care of, she eats such healthy, nutritional meals and her days are always packed full of fun learning and activities. I can't praise this nursery enough.
Both of my children have gone to little faces from about 9 months old and have notched loved it there! The team are amazing, they genuinely care about each child. The activities have always been great- we've had tea parties for major events (coronation etc) and themed games like mini olympics. I recommend little faces to anyone looking for childcare - you won't find anywhere better!
The team are so responsive and supportive. They've helped us navigate his dietary requirements and restrictions and are always positive and helpful around it.
He genuinely loves attending nursery and frequently talks about his teachers and friends at home.
His development has always progressed ahead of my expectations. And I would recommend the nursery as a perfect place for any child to attend.
I would recommend
Would definitely recommend this nursery to our friends and family.
We cannot fault Little Faces nursery. Our daughter has been attending since September '25 and honestly the confidence and social skills she has gained as a result of the team's care and range of activities is incredible. The room leaders, key person and team members take brilliant care of her and send regular photo updates. We love how they encourage the children to grow friendships and play together too. The ease of the app and ability to contact the team is fab. They are all so lovely and approachable, and will go above and beyond to help where they can. The drop offs and pick ups are so easy too, you know that the team really care about her and give as much info as possible about her day. Our daughter is such a happy girl and we know she loves to go. We had been recommended Little Faces by a friend, their children attended years back from us, and we will also continue to recommend Little Faces too!!
My son was extremely anxious when he started at little faces but the team reassured me and now he doesn't want to come home. The entire team are so friendly, welcoming and supportive. I think I'll probably cry with him when my little one leaves to go to school haha! I regularly recommend little faces to friends and family!
The staff are all, without exception, excellent. Every member of staff has been kind and shows a real affection for our child. I cannot speak highly enough of how good the staff are. They spend time with our child and help them when they aren't feeling 100%. They support them with their development and encourage our child to be the best she can be.
The food provided is very good. The breakfast and snacks are the usual cereal and fruit, the lunches are always excellent and sound delicious. Our child eats pretty much everything they give them and that includes the vegetables that we can't get them to eat at home.
The nursery has fantastic learning opportunities with Sing and Sign and other regular activities.
In summary, a brilliant place to send your child.
Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review of Little Faces Nursery! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us. Our dedicated staff truly care about every child and their well-being, and it's heartwarming to know that their efforts are appreciated.We...
This was the first time that they had been in someone else's care other than their parents. The staff were welcoming, warm and genuinely caring towards my children. Set my mind at ease and worked every day to ensure they were okay. They are loving life at their nursery and I couldn't fault the people that work closely with them. Lots of fun activities to keep them occupied too!
We're thrilled to hear that your children had such a positive transition into our care and that they felt welcomed, warm, and genuinely cared for by our staff. Providing a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy is always our top priority. We understand how important it is for...
We recently watched the Pre-School Nativity and it was amazing! The hard work of all the children and staff was fantastic. What a lovely performance it was!
Well done everyone!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're thrilled to hear your positive feedback about Little Faces. Our dedicated staff takes pride in providing exceptional care, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the Pre-School Nativity. Your support means the world to us!
When we went to view Little Faces I knew straight away that it was the right place to send our child. Three years later I cannot believe his time there has come to an end. Little Faces has cared for our child from the baby room all the way through to preschool and we have had the best experience. All the staff have been fantastic and we are so happy with the care and professionalism we have received. I have loved receiving all the wonderfully thought-out crafts at different points of the year that our child has created, the personal touches have been fab. The effort that is made to ensure learning and fun go together is brilliant. We have been so happy with Little Faces, it’s super sad to say goodbye. Thank you for everything, we have lots of memories to cherish.
It has been a privilege to be a part of your child's early years. We take immense pride in providing a...
We have had a truly amazing time at Little Faces. Both our daughter and now our son have attended the nursery and I would like to thank all the staff for their exceptional care over the last 6 years! They have been patient, encouraging, engaging and loving - we appreciate it beyond measure.
Our son is always talking about the fun activities he does at Little Faces and will happily sing all the songs he has learned. He loves phonic songs! His experiences are so rich and interesting and he has flourished at Little Faces.
I am already feeling sad about moving on to ‘big school’ but feel very blessed that Little Faces gave both my children a fantastic start to lifelong learning. Thank you Little Faces so much.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Little Faces Childcare. It's great to hear that your children have thrived since attending and have become confident little individuals with an excellent vocabulary. It's also wonderful to know that you always receive a warm welcome and a full...
We always get a warm welcome, a full update of their days and a happy send off. Would openly recommend Little Faces to anyone.
I am sad that our children's time has come to an end at pre-school but know that Little Faces have prepared them for big school and their futures.
The staff here go above and beyond every day. Games and activities are so fun and engaging (camping in the garden is always a particular highlight!) and educational too. Phonics, Spanish, meeting animals, they do it all. Beautiful crafts for special occasions, funny photos and just really exciting projects that teach so much in a fun way! They learn about other cultures and try new meals. Every element of their development is considered at Little Faces and both of my boys have made brilliant progress here. My eldest strode into school, confident, social, capable and independent and I know my youngest will be the same, thanks largely to Little Faces. They love the children they care for, it's plain to see, and makes leaving your child so much easier knowing they're loved, nourished, nurtured and having fun!
We are grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear that your boys have enjoyed their time at Little Faces Childcare. Our staff are dedicated to going above and beyond every day to provide a fun, engaging and educational...
The team are so friendly and nurturing. They create wonderful bonds with the children. They constantly strive to improve and are passionate about what they do.
I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for childcare in the Chelmsford area.
Thank you for your wonderful review of Little Faces Childcare! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our nursery. We take pride in creating a small and intimate setting in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, providing ample opportunities for children to...
Both of my children have attended Little Faces Childcare from the age of around 6 months old until 4 when they start school. Both children have been cared for in such a way you are comfortable to leave your children here, the staff are lovely, the food is good the children eat well and are well looked after in my opinion. They are constantly entertained and both of my girls have loved attending this nursery and always look forward to attending. It’s such a nice environment I almost wish it could be a school! Little Faces has been a big part of our journey and we really will miss them, everyone is amazing and thought goes into everything they do, be it Mother’s Day/Father’s Day it really is made so special, keep up the great work!
We are grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear that you feel comfortable leaving your children in our care. Our staff strive to create a lovely environment where children feel safe, nurtured and well looked after.
We...
The staff at Little Faces have gone above and beyond with their care for my child who has extra care needs. We started at Little Faces at eleven months old and my child loved it from day one. Always goes in with a smile and comes out with one too. The food is excellent and I've often heard my child has had more than one helping! The staff have all done extra training to help care for my child and everyone in the setting knows the children and how to care for them. The rooms and facilities are fantastic with great all weather outdoor space for each age room which was important to us as the children get a good amount of fresh air every time they go. The support my child gets, as well as us as a family, exceeds our expectations, and the help we have had from staff to access charities and services to help us has been amazing. Nothing is any trouble for them to deal with. Going to Little Faces means you're part of a family. We're so happy we chose this nursery for our child.
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we are honoured to have your amazing child in our care!
I feel so lucky that, like her sister, she had the opportunity to experience the highest level of care and developmental opportunities whilst attending Little Faces.
The nursery oozes love, fun and kindness in all that they do, going above and beyond to put all their little people first.
If you have a child with any form of allergy or medical needs which is stopping you from putting them into nursery, then this is the nursery for you. They have been so amazing since my daughter's diagnosis of Coeliacs's disease not only with the food they give her but in play activities which may contain gluten as well.
I will be very sad not to be visiting this wonderful place when she leaves in the summer term.
Thank you for your lovely review. What a year we've had and it's going be heart-wrenching saying goodbye to your lovely daughter and all the others who will be moving onto big school in September - the time passes so quickly. Let's hope we can have a big celebration to give them all the send-off they deserve.
My daughter has been at this nursery since she was 7 months and is now just over two. I couldn't have asked for more from a nursery, the staff are always kind and nurturing. My daughter has made great progress and I trust that my daughter is cared for and looked after well 100%. The activities she is part of are fantastic, the food she is offered is always yummy. My daughter always comes home with a smile on her face and runs in every morning to see the staff, children and loves the environment. Thank you Little Faces.
Thank you so much for your lovely review - Its a pleasure to have your adorable daughter at Little Faces and we love watching her grow and develop. x
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Meet the Team (3)
Jane has been working with children for many years, including being a children's fitness (FitKids) instructor to supporting children with additional needs in secondary school.
Jane leads a strong team of highly qualified, professional and very caring staff - they are all valued which is reflected in the 'family feel' of the nursery.
Jane has 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren. She has extensive knowledge and first-hand experience with Special Educational needs.
Daniella is Janes's daughter and the Operations Director of the Company. She is a mother to 4 children.
Daniella is highly qualified (level 5 in Childcare Leadership and Management), has extensive knowledge of Special Educational Needs and is a Level 3 qualified SENCO, completed ECLAN Accreditation and also our Autism Lead (Level 2).
Jade joined Little Faces in 2014 as an Apprentice. After successfully completing her Level 3 childcare qualification, she was promoted to Room Leader, then again to 3rd in Charge and in 2023 she became Deputy Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Faces Nursery School
What is the Age Range of Children that Little Faces Nursery School accepts?
Little Faces Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Little Faces Nursery School Open?
Little Faces Nursery School is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.
How many Children does Little Faces Nursery School have capacity for?
Little Faces Nursery School has capacity for a total of 62 Children.
How far is Little Faces Nursery School to the centre of Chelmsford?
2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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