daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards East of England 2025

"My son started at Acorns just before his first birthday in July 2025 and we are thoroughly impressed with it! When we viewed the nursery in..."Read all 66 reviews

62 Places

Group/Owner Acorn Early Years

Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is set in the beautiful grounds of Colworth Science Park, and offers a homely atmosphere in which your child can relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.648 Reviews

12 1

"We've had a really positive experience with this nursery. My daughter has been attending since she was two, and now at three years old, she..."Read all 48 reviews

32 Places

Group/Owner Early Years Alliance

Bees in the Hive Pre-school is located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and offers 32 Ofsted registered places for children aged two- to four-years-old. Managed by the Early Years Alliance, the pre-school... Read more

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

8.964 Reviews

Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool

14 2

"Since the day my little boy started at nursery, we have had nothing but a positive experience. The staff are amazing and caring. They..."Read all 64 reviews

56 Places

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

A home-from-home nursery in Loughton. The beautiful Loughton day nursery provides outstanding quality care to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated on the scenic edge of Loughton, the nursery... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Burstead Bears Day Nursery Billericay Award Certificate

10165 Reviews

14

"My youngest currently attends Burstead Bears after my eldest attended from 8 months old-4 years they both love(d) the nursery here and all..."Read all 165 reviews

37 Places

Burstead Bears is an award-winning day nursery, having attained the 'Gold Award for Healthy Eating' and '5 Star Award of Excellence for Hygiene'. The children benefit from the nursery’s most important... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey Award Certificate

10147 Reviews

12 2

"Such a great nursery. My son loves it and he has learned so much here. He has made friends and he loves the key workers. He has been in..."Read all 147 reviews

60 Places

Group/Owner Your Coop Little Pioneers

Co-op Childcare Watford South Oxhey is hidden away in the heart of South Oxhey and their nursery provides a safe and nurturing environment. Their ParentZone app keeps mums and dads informed about life... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Jungle Tots Day Nursery Award Certificate

1083 Reviews

34 1

"Jungle-tots is a phenomenal place for children. They are so organised and have a great place for children development. The rooms are..."Read all 83 reviews

99 Places

This award-winning day nursery is located in Bretton, Peterborough (sitting above Safari Adventure Play). Jungle Tots is a wonderful, bright and spacious environment with an amazing outdoor space for... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.741 Reviews

12 1

"Having my son at this nursery has been the best experience, the staff is absolutely wonderful, welcoming, caring, invested in the kids not..."Read all 41 reviews

24 Places

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Just Imagine Vange Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (August 2025), offers a homely nursery setting for children and families. The team work hard to establish and maintain strong partnerships with... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.767 Reviews

20

"We adore the nursery and so do our two toddlers. The staff are extremely kind, approachable and professional. I love the open and clear..."Read all 67 reviews

40 Places

Run from a converted house in the middle of Holland on Sea and a stone's throw from the beach, Little Holland Nursery has established itself as a leader in top-quality childcare. The nursery accepts... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.697 Reviews

38 1

"My son has been at Monkey Puzzle since he was 13 months old. All the girls are super welcoming and friendly and my son is always happy to..."Read all 97 reviews

145 Places

Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick opened in September 2019, was fully refurbished and extended in October 2025, and is within a spacious barn which is located in beautiful countryside in the hamlet of... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.9136 Reviews

Mount Carmel Kindergarten - Kinder Lodge

19 1

"Mount Carmel (MC) is an outstanding pre-school. We sent our daughter there, and they nurtured her into being school-ready, confident, and..."Read all 136 reviews

50 Places

Group/Owner Mount Carmel Kindergarten

Mount Carmel Kindergarten is a leading nursery school in St Albans, combining preschool education and day care facilities to children aged two years and above. This nursery school is set in its own... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

N Family Club - Cambridge Award Certificate

9.947 Reviews

12 1

"I have 2 daughters at N. Aged 20 months and 4. 4 year old has been attending since 1st birthday. N has been consistently excellent..."Read all 47 reviews

82 Places

Group/Owner N Family Club

N Family Club – Cambridge is located in the centre of town, surrounded by parkland and only a six-minute cycle ride to the station. Discover a space to meet, relax, learn and grow, with a nursery, dedicated... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.9177 Reviews

12 1

"I can say that I am extremely pleased with this Nursery. Iv had two children attend here. My youngest is about to leave and I am so sad..."Read all 177 reviews

60 Places

Group/Owner New Beginnings Nurseries Ltd

New Beginnings Nurseries Ltd focuses on creating the vital building blocks for a child's development, looking to have a positive impact upon the early years of all children in order to benefit them in... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.836 Reviews

14

"As a first time mum, I was nervous about leaving my child. The first few weeks at nursery were challenging but the team was very..."Read all 36 reviews

74 Places

Group/Owner Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Ltd

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays offers a happy, nurturing and inspiring environment where children feel confident, secure and excited to learn! Welcoming children aged 6 months to 5 years, the nursery... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

1079 Reviews

37 3

"Our youngest son has just completed his time at Queens Baby Nursery in Buckhurst Hill, 4 years after his older brother went there too. We..."Read all 79 reviews

27 Places

Group/Owner Children First

Queens Baby Nursery has been operating for many years and is part of a small group of nurseries in the heart of Buckhurst Hill high street. Queens Baby Nursery specialises in care and support between... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

1087 Reviews

12 1

"I am very happy with Shining Stars Nursery. Damion my son loves going to nursery. I feel that Damion has had excellent support as well as I..."Read all 87 reviews

24 Places

Group/Owner Stars Day Nurseries Ltd

Family-focused Shining Stars Pre-School in Peterborough gives children the chance to develop in an inclusive, safe and high-quality environment using active learning. Promoting a family ethos, the... Read more

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.947 Reviews

12 1

"I can't fault this pre school in anything. I was so worried about my daughter starting pre school as she had severe separation anxiety and..."Read all 47 reviews

32 Places

Group/Owner Stars Day Nurseries Ltd

With a diverse range of exciting activities and free-flow play, Shooting Stars Pre-School in Gunthorpe builds children's independence and love for learning. The well-trained team supports children... Read more

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Small World Kindergarten and Montessori Award Certificate

9.949 Reviews

15

"I can highly recommend Small World. My first child went to this setting in the past, so when my little boy has to attend the nursery, I..."Read all 49 reviews

40 Places

Group/Owner Emma's Small World Ltd

Rated 'outstanding' in every area by Ofsted in May 2021, Small World Kindergarten and Montessori provides both all-year and term-time childcare. Situated near Christchurch Park in Ipswich, it offers modern,... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.6108 Reviews

12 1

"My daughter has been attending since August 2024. Any concerns that I have raised have been dealt with really well, the staff are always..."Read all 108 reviews

61 Places

Group/Owner Spring by Action for Children

Spring Seesaw is a purpose-built, modern-day nursery in the heart of Braintree, close to train and bus links. The nursery provides care and education for children from 0 years to 11 years and 11 months,... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.938 Reviews

30 1

"My little one has been attending for over a year and it is his favourite place to be. Communication has been excellent and his learning and..."Read all 38 reviews

32 Places

Group/Owner Outcomes First Group

Rated 'excellent' by the Independent School Inspectorate (Oct 2021), St Margaret’s Prep School & Nursery welcomes children from the age of two to attend the nursery, which is at the heart of the school... Read more

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.748 Reviews

30 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.6116 Reviews

13 1

"This nursery is absolutely fantastic. The staff are all incredibly helpful, professional, polite and supportive. My daughter goes into..."Read all 116 reviews

120 Places

Group/Owner Storal

Welcome to Willow Tree Day Nursery, a natural and welcoming nursery designed to promote the development of children through a bespoke curriculum and outdoor area. The nursery provides a secure and... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

1081 Reviews

Woodlands Nursery at Beechwood Park School

13 1

"A wonderful place which has developed my daughter massively. Her writing and drawing is improving every day and the most important point is..."Read all 81 reviews

40 Places

Beechwood Park School Nursery, Woodlands, welcomes boys and girls from rising 3 to start their educational journey. Woodlands Nursery prides itself on being a very special place where the youngest... Read more

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care