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Browse 62 Essex Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score)

Avg. Review Score 9.8 Total 3,826 Reviews

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Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school
40 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh SS6 7JQ 
9.9 32 reviews
Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school, Rayleigh, Essex
"When I attended an open day I really liked the nursery setting, its offering, development opportunities etc. Our toddler started in…"   Read all 32 reviews
  • 64 Places
Group/Owner Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Rayleigh's wonderful nursery, situated in the heart of Rayleigh, is a warm and welcoming environment where the staff are passionate about encouraging imagination, creativity and curiosity, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kindred Billericay Nursery and Pre-School
Buttsbury Infant School, Perry Street, Billericay CM12 0NX 
9.9 78 reviews
Kindred Billericay Nursery and Pre-School, Billericay, Essex
"We couldn't be happier with this nursery and the care they provide. Both of our children have attended, and it has been such a positive…"   Read all 78 reviews
  • 44 Places
Group/Owner Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Billericay's nursery team is passionate about sparking children’s imagination, creativity and curiosity. That is why here at Kindred Billericay they have adopted a natural approach. The ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Wivenhoe
The Pavillion, King George V Playing field, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AB 
9.9 60 reviews
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex
"An excellent nursery with brilliant staff and facilities. Our child loves the option of going outside and is always happy to go in the…"   Read all 60 reviews
  • 26 Places
Group/Owner Munchkins Nurseries

Located in King George V playing field, Munchkins Nursery, Wivenhoe has an Ofsted rating of the highest grade, 'Outstanding!' (November 2023) Wivenhoe setting is nestled in the heart of the park, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, Braintree CM7 3QZ 
9.9 121 reviews
Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex
"This nursery is amazing. My 2 year old attends and my 9 month old has just joined too. Any worries I had were quickly resolved. They're…"   Read all 121 reviews
  • 65 Places
Group/Owner Spring by Action for Children

Spring Nursery: A springboard for healthy first steps. Where you can leave your child safe in the knowledge that they are going to have fun being equipped with the practical skills they will need as ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery
Christ Church, Wesley Hall, 15 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TT 
9.9 63 reviews
Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery, Colchester, Essex
"I could not rate this nursery higher. I am a parent of multiple children and have experienced various childcare providers and can honestly…"   Read all 63 reviews
  • 38 Places

Absolute Angels nursery was established in Coggeshall in 1999 and provides outstanding Montessori pre-school education for nursery-aged children. The nursery is excited to be welcoming babies to ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree
Notley Green, Great Notley Garden Village, Braintree CM77 7US 
9.9 66 reviews
Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree, Braintree, Essex
"Busy bees nursery is a perfect place for my child to go to, she is well looked after and the stuff are amazing. They show so much care love…"   Read all 66 reviews
  • 100 Places
Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree children are able to learn and develop many skills in a safe, secure and hygienic environment, fully equipped to pursue recognised pre-school goals and adhering to ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Blooming Futures Daycare
Silver Street, Braintree CM7 4BP 
9.8 23 reviews
Blooming Futures Daycare, Braintree, Essex
"My Grandchildren are very happy at the nursery. They love all their teachers and the staff are kind and very caring with the children. They…"   Read all 23 reviews
  • 26 Places

Blooming Futures Daycare offers a nurturing, play-rich environment rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, where children are seen as capable, curious, and full of potential. With thoughtfully designed ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Park
Warwick Crescent, Laindon, Basildon SS15 6JQ 
9.8 16 reviews
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Park, Basildon, Essex
"Such a happy place for children to be. The staff are all so friendly and knowledgeable in their field. My child has a wonderful time…"   Read all 16 reviews
  • 56 Places
Group/Owner Munchkins Nurseries

Munchkins Nursery, Dunton Park is rated Outstanding by Ofsted (November 2024). With beautiful purpose-built nursery is nestled in the heart of the Dunton Park estate welcoming children from 12 weeks ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jesters Day Nursery and Pre-School, Beaulieu
Armistice Avenue, Springfield, Beaulieu, Chelmsford CM1 6DT 
9.8 56 reviews
Jesters Day Nursery and Pre-School, Beaulieu, Chelmsford, Essex
"If I could give more than 5 stars - I would! Choosing to send our child to Jesters was the best decision we made. From his first day, we've…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • 73 Places
Group/Owner Jesters

Jesters Childcare has a fantastic purpose-built nursery and pre-school on the outskirts of the city of Chelmsford nestled right next to the Beaulieu Park School, the first 'Through School' in Essex! ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School - Chingford
1 Baden Drive, Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London E4 7FF 
9.8 27 reviews
Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School - Chingford, London, Essex
"This nursery is just so wonderful. The staff are so caring. I was worried when my son started as he was very clingy but they supported him…"   Read all 27 reviews
  • 32 Places

Gilwell Hill Day Nursery and Preschool is located in the beautiful green area of Gilwell Hill, North Chingford, offering high-quality childcare in a purpose-built setting. The nursery is warm and ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool
46 Chase Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2RE 
9.8 30 reviews
"Stepping stones truly is a wonderful nursery and my son absolutely loves going. The staff are hands down amazing and I think it's fantastic…"   Read all 30 reviews
  • 39 Places

Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool is inspired by the Reggio Emelia Approach, which creates a lovely atmosphere for children to play and learn, assisted by caring, qualified Early Years ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brightlingsea
55 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AB 
9.8 30 reviews
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex
"My Daughter has been attending this Nursery for 3 years and is very happy here, The staff are lovely and very caring and dedicated to the…"   Read all 30 reviews
  • 52 Places
Group/Owner Munchkins Nurseries

Located centrally in the beautiful town of Brightlingsea, Munchkins offers a home from home environment to welcome your little one from age 12 weeks – 4 years old. Each room is carefully designed ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
New Beginnings Day Nursery Loughton
Sunrise Children's Centre, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton IG10 3HE 
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
9.8 174 reviews
New Beginnings Day Nursery Loughton, Loughton, Essex
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"The only bad thing about my move out of the area was that my daughter could no longer attend this nursery. She started when she was nine…"   Read all 174 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Sparkling Angels Day Nursery and Preschool
20 Victoria Road, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 0HS 
9.8 29 reviews
"They are great with me daughter she has come a long way she learnt so much because of this nursery she loves going hear i always feel happy…"   Read all 29 reviews
  • 26 Places
Group/Owner Sparkling Angels Nurseries Ltd

Sparkling Angels Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted registered and was graded Good in April 2015. It operates from a detached commercial building with access to a large, secured garden area. Each ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Fields
Unit 4, Sharpe House, Hemmells, Laindon, Basildon SS15 6UJ 
9.8 38 reviews
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Fields, Basildon, Essex
"Love the nursery and feel I can trust the staff with my little one The staff seem to enjoy working there and genuinely care about the…"   Read all 38 reviews
  • 46 Places
Group/Owner Munchkins Nurseries

Located on the Hemmells Estate in Laindon, the Dunton Fields setting offers a convenient location for busy parents. It is also the only one of the 3 nurseries in Laindon that provides half-day ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kindred Harlow Nursery and Pre-school
Harlow Leisurezone, Second Avenue, Harlow CM20 3DT 
9.7 78 reviews
Kindred Harlow Nursery and Pre-school, Harlow, Essex
"I cannot recommend Kindred Harlow Pre-School enough. From day one, the team has been incredibly caring and attentive with my child. They…"   Read all 78 reviews
  • 40 Places
Group/Owner Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Harlow nursery has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by Ofsted in its latest inspection (May 2022). All the team are passionate about sparking children’s imagination, creativity and ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
30 Somerset Road, Laindon, Basildon SS15 6PE 
9.7 51 reviews
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd, Basildon, Essex
"My daughter has attended this nursery since she was a baby and will be leaving for school this year and I can't fault it. There is no where…"   Read all 51 reviews
  • 30 Places
Group/Owner Munchkins Nurseries

Munchkins Laindon offers top quality childcare in a setting just 800m from Laindon station, and a 3 minute drive to access the A127, where every child matters and is treated as an individual in a ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kindred Westcliff Nursery and Pre-school
303 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0AL 
9.7 27 reviews
Kindred Westcliff Nursery and Pre-school, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
"My son hasn't been at kindred long but he has thrived since starting. Before starting his speech was only roughly 2-3 words and struggling…"   Read all 27 reviews
  • 60 Places
Group/Owner Kindred Nurseries

Set in the bustling town of Westcliff, Kindred Westcliff provides day care for children from 6 months to 5 years, between 7.30am and 6pm. The team personally understand what it is to be a parent ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Busy Bees Harlow
The Greenway, Harlow Business Park, Harlow CM19 5QE 
9.7 89 reviews
Busy Bees Harlow, Harlow, Essex
"We couldn't be happier with Busy Bees nursery. Every single member of staff is absolutely amazing - caring, patient, and genuinely…"   Read all 89 reviews
  • 121 Places
Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Harlow is a purpose-built, single-storey nursery, designed with endless learning opportunities for children. The children can access the spacious and well-equipped garden areas where they ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre
Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford CM3 4EX 
9.7 70 reviews
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Essex
"We have been so happy with the quality of care our daughter receives at Jesters Nursery. The staff are incredibly supportive, kind, and…"   Read all 70 reviews
  • 30 Places
Group/Owner Jesters

Jesters' beautiful, purpose-built, cedar wood Nursery and dedicated Baby Cottage specialise in nurturing under 3s with babies and children spending their formative years focusing on care, wellbeing ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Spring Nursery Harlequin
Harlequin Children's Centre, Spa Road, Witham CM8 1NA 
9.6 32 reviews
Spring Nursery Harlequin, Witham, Essex
"We are very pleased with the nursery. It is a lovely and safe environment with highly qualified and dedicated teachers. Our second daughter…"   Read all 32 reviews
  • 37 Places
Group/Owner Spring by Action for Children

Spring Nursery Harlequin is a high-quality childcare facility providing early years learning and education in Essex for children from 3 months to 8 years old in bespoke rooms and areas of the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jesters Nursery School Danbury
The Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4NQ 
9.6 45 reviews
Jesters Nursery School Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex
"Our son has been attending Jesters for nearly 2 years now, having started at the baby nursery first. Both practices are impeccable,…"   Read all 45 reviews
  • 20 Places
Group/Owner Jesters

Jesters Nursery School in the heart of Danbury village is a "Home of School Readiness'. Set in the historic, Victorian ‘Old School House’, steeped in children’s learning and education, and headed up ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow
23-25 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7HX 
9.6 13 reviews
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex
"Our daughter started nursery in October 2025. We have really noticed a difference in her confidence, skills and understanding. I genuinely…"   Read all 13 reviews
  • 87 Places
Group/Owner Munchkins Nurseries

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Childsplay Day Nursery
Clarendon Way, Colchester CO1 1XF 
9.5 76 reviews
Childsplay Day Nursery, Colchester, Essex
"Our son who is 3yrs old, absolutely loves going to child's play nursery. From the very first day, the staff have been warm, caring &…"   Read all 76 reviews
  • 114 Places

Childsplay Day Nursery, recently rated a Good Provider by Ofsted with Outstanding Aspects in October 2023 provides children with a secure and stimulating learning environment for children up to the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Dolly and Bear Day Nursery
7 Carnarvon Road, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6LR 
9.5 38 reviews
Dolly and Bear Day Nursery, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
"My little girl has been coming to Dolly and Bear since she was 9 months old last November, she is now 16 months and is thriving! Her…"   Read all 38 reviews
  • 62 Places

Dolly and Bear Day Nursery, Southend-on-Sea offers full time childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Children can have fun and develop their skills with the support of a team of early ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Gosfield Nursery
Gosfield School, Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Gosfield, Halstead CO9 1PF 
9.5 13 reviews
Gosfield Nursery, Halstead, Essex
"Overall very happy with the nursery. My eldest attended from 2 years of age until moving up to Reception class this September. And now my…"   Read all 13 reviews
  • 20 Places

Welcome to Gosfield Nursery! Gosfield Nursery is set in a fabulous purpose-built location at Meadow Court which is also home to their Prep School. This allows children, from the age of just two ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-school
3 Church Hill, Loughton IG10 1QP 
9.5 45 reviews
Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-school, Loughton, Essex
"My daughter, Clara, has attended both Chrysalis sites over the past couple of years and I can't speak highly enough of both. The staff are…"   Read all 45 reviews
  • 100 Places

Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School has created exciting areas both inside and outdoors for children to play and learn in. Inside there are bright and stimulating rooms which provide opportunities for ... Read more

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