Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow

23-25 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7HX
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  • Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow, Chelmsford
Munchkins, Great Baddow setting offers beautiful, engaging environments both inside and out for children to learn and thrive, open to children aged 12 weeks to 4 years old. Munchkins Nursery group was voted 'Best Nursery in Essex 2024' in the Essex Mums Awards.

Carefully designed to promote nature and wellbeing, each room is tailored with age appropriate resources and activities to build confidence and independence, while the outside spaces encourage children to explore and embark on adventures making lasting memories.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amy (Nursery Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 87

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Munchkins Nursery & Preschool, Baddow has their own car park behind the building.

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow Reviews (11)

9.4

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.392) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow has 11 reviews.

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Review from Amber B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery this time last year and has not stopped loving it since she joined. The transition to nursery was great with a focus on settling days and consistency in key workers and handovers. Since then she has moved from the baby room on to tots rooms, which again was handled SO well,
settling her in was a priority and she seemed really happy with the move. Munchkins are so great at getting the kiddos outside and into the garden and community even in those more miserable weather months, the kids are wrapped up and still outside in the fresh air, it's wonderful. Also my child is fed SO well and the food selection is enviable. Thank you so much to all the staff at Munchkins. My child is there full time in term time and knowing she is happy and well taken care of is so helpful as a working mum.
Reply from Lottie Lowe, Marketing Manager at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for such a thoughtful review
Were so pleased to hear how much your daughter has loved her time at Munchkins since starting last year. Supporting children through those important transitions, from settling sessions to moving rooms, is something our team really prioritise, so its lovely to hear that both experiences felt positive for you and your daughter.
Were also so glad youve noticed how much we value outdoor play whatever the weather! Fresh air, exploring the garden and getting out into the community are such important parts of our days. And well be sure to pass your kind words on to our kitchen team too, theyll be delighted to hear the food is such a hit.
Thank you for trusting us to care for your daughter during the week it means so much to our whole team to know she feels happy, safe and well cared for with us
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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending munchkins since he was 10months, and loves munchkins. Even asking to go on his days off and the weekend. He moved into the tots room in January and is simply thriving, singing songs and telling me about his day on the walk home. The staff are brilliant, kind and welcoming,
my son is incredibly happy and confident going in to nursery. Always fun activities and themed tuff trays, or going on walks outside with nature. My youngest son is already on the list to start later this year.
Reply from Lottie Lowe, Marketing Manager at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for your lovely review
Its wonderful to hear how much your son enjoys his time at Munchkins even asking to come on his days off is the biggest compliment we could receive! Were so pleased he has settled so well into the Tots room and that hes thriving, sharing songs and stories from his day on the walk home.
Our team love creating fun activities, themed tuff trays and exploring the outdoors with the children, so its lovely to hear these moments are making such a positive impact.
Were also so grateful that youve chosen Munchkins for both of your boys we cant wait to welcome your youngest later this year!
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Review from Jodie F (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one started nursery in January and was very hesitant at first. With the support and guidance from her room team (especially Becca) she now cannot wait for her nursery day each week! All interactions with the nursery from our initial enquiry to little one now attending is always professional
but approachable and I feel they really do care about the children in their setting :)
Reply from Lottie Lowe, Marketing Manager at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for your lovely words
Were so pleased to hear that your little one has settled in so well since starting in January. Its completely normal for children to feel a little hesitant at first, and were so proud of how far shes come.
Becca and the room team will be thrilled to hear your kind feedback they work so hard to make every child feel safe, happy and excited for their nursery days.
Thank you for trusting us with your little ones early learning journey. It means so much to our whole team
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Review from C S (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Munchkins at the beginning of this year and has progressed amazingly. She struggled to settle in at first but all the staff went above and beyond to help her settle and help us as parents feel at ease. Nothing was too much trouble for the nursery staff. The nursery outside space
is amazing and I love the fact they follow their own curriculum and have forest school features. I cannot recommend Munchkins Nursery enough!
Thank you Munchkins!
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for leaving such a kind review, we are so pleased that your little Munchkins have begun settling already!
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Review from N C (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Munchkins Nursery for over 6 months and absolutely loves spending time at nursery. His confidence has grown massively since starting and his language development has improved too. We love the large outdoor space that he can spend time in. All the staff are so welcoming and we can
see that they genuinely care for our son and are providing the very best for him. Thank you Munchkins.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review!
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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I, for one, haven't got one bad word to say about Munchkins Baddow.
My son has been going there since September and ever since he has been there he surprises me every day with what he has learnt, he comes home nonstop talking about his teachers and the friends he has made.
He has well and truly come
out of his shell.
couldn't recommend them enough both me and my wife are extremely happy with the setting and everyone who looks after our son. Once again thank you so much Munchkins Baddow.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for leaving such a kind review, it means the world!
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My son has really developed since starting in April 2024. Such a friendly, caring atmosphere. My son is always so excited to be dropped off in the morning. The staff are really invested in the children's interests and allow them to find their own individuality and identity.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for your kind review, this means the world. We are so pleased your little one has settled in so well to their nursery chapter here at Munchkins, and of course that you are feeling confident in your choice of nurseries!
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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Munchkins Great Baddow since September when he was just over 9 months old. I cannot fault the team there. They made sure he had a seamless transition when starting nursery and being in a new environment. He absolutely loves it at Munchkins and I can tell he adores his key worker Heather
who always makes such a fuss of him each morning. He holds his hands out for her, it's lovely to see. But all the staff really are amazing! We get regular updates via the nursery app with his care diary of naps/food but also lovely photos so we can see what he is up to most days, usually banging a pot or singing nursery rhymes. I can tell they really encourage children's creativity and learning, giving them time both indoors and outdoors. They are fed multiple times a day and love the food, all nappies and wipes are included in the costs which is helpful. Great communication with the manager and other staff at pick up and drop off. I know I never have to worry when my son is with Munchkins. Thank you!
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for your lovely review, this means the world to read and we will be sure to pass this onto our Baddow Team. We are over the moon to hear how settled your little Munchkins are, and that you are all enjoying your nursery era with ease.
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Review from M N (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very thankful to the whole staff looking after our daughter.
They are all very caring, paying attention to the details while the kids are having fun.
Our daughter loves going there, as the staff knows how to keep them occupied, as well as making friends and playing in a safe environment.
We really can't thank them enough.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowThank you so much for your wonderful review, we are over the moon to hear that your little one is happy and settled at Munchkins Nursery!
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Review from Alex H (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't praise Munchkins Nursery enough. Since starting in September our son Theo has flourished! The staff are all incredible. They are so kind and caring and always happy to see us in the morning and sad to say goodbye at pick-up. My child loves going to nursery every week and has made such special
connections and bonds with peers and staff.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowWe are so pleased your little one is so settled and content, and that your nursery era is running with ease! Thank you for the lovely review!
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Munchkins is a wonderful nursery. My son has been with them from 7 months of age and we have had a great experience from day one. They have helped him with his development in all aspects and really cater the activities to the children which I think is so thoughtful!
He has a great relationship with
all members of staff from what I can see, and at the end of the day at pick up, they take the time to talk to us with real attention to detail about their day. Alongside updates on the nursery app, this makes the time away from them easier.
Nursery in general is so expensive, but it feels like Munchkins really go above and beyond to make it worth the money!
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great BaddowWe are over the moon that your little one is settled and most importantly, happy! We understand choosing the right nursery for you can feel daunting, and so we ensure we provide the highest quality care possible, so thank you very much for noting this and taking the time to leave us a review!
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.392)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.392) out of 10 for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.985 for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow is calculated as follows: ( (129 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.985
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.407 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 87 number of registered child places is 17.4. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.4 = 0.632
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow

What is the Age Range of Children that Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow accepts?

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow Open?

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow have capacity for?

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow has capacity for a total of 87 Children.

How far is Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow to the centre of Chelmsford?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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