Pre-school / playgroup

HCA Pre-School

Hullbridge Community Association, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 6PA

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Key facts

Type
Pre-school / playgroup
Registered places
38
Registered since
30 December 1992
Local authority
Essex
Ofsted URN
402293
Registers
EYR

Registered provider: Hullbridge Community Association Committee

Ofsted inspection

Overall effectiveness at the inspection on 18 September 2025:

Good

  • Quality of educationGood
  • Behaviour and attitudesGood
  • Personal developmentGood
  • Leadership and managementGood
  • Safeguarding effective?Yes

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Inspection history

Inspections of HCA Pre-School, newest first
DateTypeResultInspection no.
18 September 2025Graded inspection (EIF)Good10399443

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Fees, hours and funding

Fees

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Opening hours

Not yet provided. Days, times and whether it's open all year or term time only.

Funded hours

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Ages

Not yet provided. The youngest and oldest children it takes.

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Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data as at 30 June 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryHop is not affiliated with Ofsted.