Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6AU
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Atham Supermarket Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees Springfield School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool
What is Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool last inspected?
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool is one of 50 rated food businesses in Springfield. See every hygiene rating in Springfield →
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