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Hillside Playcare

Hillside Playcare: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hillside Playcare's early years overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hillside Playcare's early years overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
Where is Hillside Playcare located?: Hillside Playcare is located in Chelmsford, CM3 3NT, Essex.

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Similar schools nearby

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

The Hillside Barn
nursery · Outstanding · 506 m away
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nursery · Outstanding · 1.7 km away
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nursery · Outstanding · 3.5 km away
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nursery · Good · 202 m away
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nursery · Outstanding · 4.4 km away

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