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Queens Baby Nursery
Queens House, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BX
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 2 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size27 places
Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery
61 Station Avenue, Wickford SS11 7AS
"My family have been using Just Imagine for over 10 years now, from Baby Room through to After School Club and can honestly say how lovely..."Read all 134 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023), provides reliable and flexible childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The team of Early Years practitioners... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size82 places
Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay
The Stables, London Road, Billericay CM12 9HS
"Looking back over the past two years, I can honestly say choosing this nursery was one of the best decisions we've made. Our start was..."Read all 88 reviews

Group/Owner Banana Moon Day Nurseries

Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay offers care for children aged from three months to five years in a purpose-built setting which ensures the needs of children can be fully met. Staff always take the... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size63 places
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
"It is really an amazing place for kids to grow and develop. All staff are incredibly kind and professional, and visibly love what they do...."Read all 70 reviews

Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is a purpose-built nursery offering stimulating and vibrant childcare to university staff, students and the public. Open all year round, the nursery provides educational childcare... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size132 places
Colchester Prep & High School Nursery
Wellesley Road, Colchester CO3 3HD
"Colchester Prep & High School Nursery has been absolutely brilliant for my son. He joined when he was 2.5years old after having an accident..."Read all 39 reviews

Group/Owner Cognita Schools

This wonderful Nursery offers a warm, welcoming environment where your child will develop, flourish and become a happy, confident and independent learner. Take a look inside any of the warm, safe, homely... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 yrs - 4 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size26 places
Explorers Aveley
Aveley Community Hub, High Street, South Ockendon RM15 4BY
"All of our children attended Explorers, and this August our youngest children left to begin their journey at big school. It truly marks the..."Read all 51 reviews

Group/Owner Explorers Day Nurseries

Explorers Aveley offers a warm and welcoming environment where children are giving every opportunity to develop both holistically and academically. Children benefit from a varied range of early learning... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size30 places
Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery
All Saints' C of E Primary School, Highlands Drive, Maldon CM9 6HY
"By far the most amazing nursery ever! The staff are truly incredible and it is evident how much they care about the children. I don't..."Read all 115 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (September 2025), is a warm and welcoming nursery offering a homely environment for children. Catering for children aged 18 months to 5 years,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 yrs - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size32 places
Just Imagine Wickford - London Road Day Nursery
72-74 London Road, Wickford SS12 0AN
"My child does enjoy coming to school which is a great thing. Now we are having time to learn more about the things he learned at the..."Read all 41 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Just Imagine Wickford – London Road Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (October 2022), is a welcoming and inclusive setting providing care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. The nursery is... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size45 places
Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester
Braiswick Primary School, Apprentice Drive, Colchester CO4 5QJ
"Our son has been with Sunhill Colchester for over two years. In that time we have seen him grown in confidence. The staff are so lovely,..."Read all 71 reviews

Group/Owner The Old Station Nursery

Located within the grounds of Braiswick Primary School, Sunhill Colchester offers a safe, secure and happy environment for children, enabling them to develop at their own pace, whilst having fun, making... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size65 places
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, Halstead CO9 1SE
"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

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

Opening ScheduleTerm Time Only
Age Range2 yrs - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size32 places
The Day Nursery Rawreth
Church Road, Rawreth, Wickford SS11 8SH
"Our son has been going to the day nursery for the last 4 years, the staff in that time have been such a key part in his growth and..."Read all 100 reviews
  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare

The Day Nursery, in Wickford, offers extensive grounds and spacious rooms that are tailored to the different stages of a child's development. The owners are keen to embrace new technology in order to... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size55 places
Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD
"We're really happy with the nursery and the care our son receives. The staff are always friendly, welcoming and approachable, and it's..."Read all 26 reviews

Group/Owner Farm Day Nurseries

At Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-school, children from 6 weeks to 5 years old are immersed in a world of nature and learning. With supervised daily visits to the animals at Barleylands Farm, children... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size96 places
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton
1 Connaught Avenue, Loughton IG10 4DP
"The staff at Monkey Puzzle Loughton take such good care of my little one. She's made lots of friends, loves her key worker and has come on..."Read all 62 reviews

Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton is proudly located in the heart of Loughton and is just a seven minute walk from Loughton tube station. This makes the nursery well located for serving families in the... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size71 places
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay
50 Chapel Street, Billericay CM12 9LU
"My child has attended this nursery since the age of one, and the experience has been genuinely wonderful. They have always been happy and..."Read all 49 reviews

Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, Billericay, is a Grade-II listed building with an interior purposely converted to suit professional childcare, offering fully-equipped day rooms and outdoor play for babies... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size55 places
Just Imagine Vange Day Nursery
Kent View Road, Vange, Basildon SS16 4JX
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size24 places
Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 3JH
"Absolutely brilliant nursery!! My oldest went here also, my youngest is here currently. I've never had to complain, never had no issues...."Read all 94 reviews

Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is a very warm, welcoming child care setting with great indoor and outdoor space for children to enjoy. There is a very strong ethic of 'learning through play'. It... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size100 places
Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester
1 & 2 Oyster Court, St Helens Lane, Colchester CO1 1TY
"My son absolutely loved banana moon. Sophie. Billie. Nicola and the rest of the girls are wonderful. We will miss you all and thanks for..."Read all 89 reviews

Group/Owner Banana Moon Day Nurseries

Banana Moon day nursery offers care for children aged from three months to five years in a purpose-built setting which ensures the needs of children can be fully met. Staff always take the needs and... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size100 places
Willow Tree Nursery School
Chingford Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4US
"This nursery is absolutely fantastic. The staff are all incredibly helpful, professional, polite and supportive. My daughter goes into..."Read all 116 reviews

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size120 places
Step Start Fyfield
Unit 10, Fyfield Business & Research Park, Fyfield Road, Chipping Ongar CM5 0GN
"Our toddler has been attending StepStart since October 2025, and we could not be more pleased with the team, the environment and how well..."Read all 13 reviews

Group/Owner Step Start Nurseries

Step Start Fyfield has been purpose-built to deliver the best in education and care to all of children in their care. Core values include education, care and exploration. The team at Step Start is... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size69 places
Forest Barn Nursery School
The Barn, Great Warley Street, Brentwood CM13 3JP
"My daughter has been attending Forest Barn since May, she is absolutely thriving. The staff are so lovely and the communication throughout..."Read all 39 reviews

Group/Owner Storal

Forest Barn Nursery School is located inside a beautifully converted barn on the outskirts of Brentwood, Essex. The nursery provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. At... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size70 places
Step Start Chelmsford
Station House, 27 Railway Street, Chelmsford CM1 1QS
"Step Start has been so wonderful with Tommy's transition to nursery, they always go the extra mile to learn every child's individual needs...."Read all 9 reviews

Group/Owner Step Start Nurseries

Step Start Chelmsford opened in October 2024 and has been purpose built to offer the very best childcare and early years education in the heart of the city of Chelmsford. The nursery is located right... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size59 places
Pelican Place Nursery
16 Collingwood Road, Witham CM8 2DZ
"My daughter is always happy to go to nursery and gets super excited when we arrive at nursery. Her room teachers are always in high..."Read all 21 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Pelican Place Nursery, Ofsted-rated Outstanding (August 2024), is located in Witham and provides high-quality, reliable day care for children aged from 6 months to 5 years. The nursery is supported... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range6 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size89 places
Small Friends Day Nursery
15 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2HA
"I love Small Friends. Ariella has come on so well. I wouldn't have her anywhere else, always so happy when she leaves and clean. All the..."Read all 67 reviews

Group/Owner The Old Station Nursery

Conveniently located in Leigh-on-Sea, Small Friends Day Nursery provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere designed to support your child’s growth, learning, and play. The nursery offers exceptional care,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 yrs - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size60 places
Brimpton House Day Nursery
59 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester CO5 9AE
"My son has been at Brimpton House for nearly 4 years and sadly in his last month before he leaves for Primary School. I cannot praise the..."Read all 28 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Brimpton House Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (February 2020), is located on Kelvedon High Street, near to local shops and houses, ideal for parents who commute into London, Chelmsford and Colchester.... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range6 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size54 places
Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool
82 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG
"My children have been at this nursery for a year and a half now and I'm very satisfied with the nursery. The staff are caring and..."Read all 20 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool cares for children aged from three months to five-years-old. The spacious nursery has light and airy rooms with a home-from-home feel that helps... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size90 places
Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool
St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping CM16 6TN
"It's been an absolute pleasure! I only have good experiences. I have 2 daughters and the first child didn't settle at all but the staff..."Read all 39 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

A friendly and nurturing nursing in Epping, St Margaret’s Hospital Situated in a client setting, Bright Horizons has collaborated with St.Margaret’s Hospital, but welcome all families in the area to... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size92 places
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP
"An amazing nursery/Preschool. Both my daughters have such a good time here and they learn so much from the lovely staff and the other..."Read all 99 reviews

£94 / daywithout government funding, based on 3 days for a child aged 9 months to 2 years

  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare

Group/Owner Twizzle Tops Day Nurseries

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is located at Marsh Farm South Woodham Ferrers. Staff at Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm know that children learn best through play and support them on a daily basis... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size117 places
Little Faces Nursery School
Pontlands Park, West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 8HR
"The stuff are great. We love the updates on the app, they make our day. Our child is always very happy there. It's a beautiful set up in a..."Read all 23 reviews

Group/Owner Storal

Little Faces opened at Pontlands Park in January 2013 and is located in the beautiful grounds of Pontlands Park, with views of fields surrounding the setting. • All Year Round places - (51 weeks per... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size62 places
Shenfield Day Nursery, Breakfast & After School Club (St Mary's & Mountnessing C of E Primary Schools)
11 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15 8LA
"I'm so pleased that we chose this nursery for our daughter. The staff are amazing and really go above and beyond to make her time there as..."Read all 31 reviews

Group/Owner Little Adventurers Nurseries

Shenfield Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting providing full day care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Set in a wonderfully converted house, the nursery is conveniently located nearby Shenfield... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size46 places
Chestnut House Kindergarten
45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester CO4 5LE
"My Son only just started but has settled in very well. Staff especially his key worker Claire have been extremely patient, caring and..."Read all 9 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Chestnut House Kindergarten is a Good Ofsted-rated setting (February 2020), providing high-quality care and early education for children aged six months to five years in a safe, secure and welcoming environment. The... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range6 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size71 places