Nurseries in Essex

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436 Essex Nurseries
6,695 Reviews
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham

Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP 

9.4 99 reviews
"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

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 as they explore, develop and grow, encouraging children… Read more about Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 109 Places
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester

Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB 

9.4 104 reviews
"Can't recommend Kiddi caru hythe colchester enough! Everyone involved in my daughters care has been excellent. I have no worries or…"   Read all 104 reviews
Group/Owner Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Colchester offers exceptional Early Years care, fostering a warm and nurturing environment for children’s growth. With a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (July 2024), the nursery focuses on hands-on learning through play and… Read more about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 122 Places
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Harlow

Kiln Lane, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9LW 

9.4 131 reviews
"Amazing staff Caring and understanding. Our son seems to be busy all the time when he's there: playing and learning new…"   Read all 131 reviews
Group/Owner Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Harlow is a welcoming and well-established setting rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (September 2023). Located in Church Langley, next to Henry Moore Primary School, their purpose-built nursery offers a home-from-home environment… Read more about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Harlow

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 100 Places
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool

51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6AU 

9.4 49 reviews
"My child started Bright Horizons in January 2025 and has settled in so well. The staff are always so lovely and friendly, and I am…"   Read all 49 reviews

Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool is a beautiful purpose-built setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years. There are five individual rooms, each tailored to the children’s different age groups as well as a naturally inspiring… Read more about Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 80 Places
Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow

Netteswell Hall Annexe, Netteswell Orchard, off Park Lane, Harlow CM20 2QH 

9.3 58 reviews
"Our daughter has been at Banana Moon since she was 9 months old. All the staff have been absolutely amazing, they helped her settle well…"   Read all 58 reviews

Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow has an in-house kitchen producing freshly cooked nutritious food everyday. The setting has sleep rooms equipped with cots and sleep mattresses. There are also baby monitors, rigid recorded checking procedures and a… Read more about Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 60 Places
Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester

1 & 2 Oyster Court, St Helens Lane, Colchester CO1 1TY 

9.3 85 reviews
"We've had a wonderful experience with Banana Moon nursery. The learning environment has been fantastic and our son has grown so much both…"   Read all 85 reviews

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 views of its parents very seriously to ensure the… Read more about Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 100 Places
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford

Writtle College, Fox Burrows Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3SS 

9.2 130 reviews
"My son has attended Kiddi Caru Day Nursery for around 3 years. His current key worker Jodie has been with him since he joined, which was a…"   Read all 130 reviews
Group/Owner Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle, Chelmsford, is proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (January 2022) and offers a nurturing environment that encourages learning through play. They follow the EYFS curriculum, enhanced by the Curiosity Approach,… Read more about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 118 Places
Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool

Roding Lane, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6BJ 

9.2 61 reviews
"My daughter started at BH Chigwell in January at 10months old - my nerves were promptly put at ease seeing how quickly she settled in. The…"   Read all 61 reviews

A large and bright nursery in Chigwell Situated in one of their client settings, Bright Horizons has partnered with the popular David Lloyd Leisure Club. Chigwell nursery welcomes all families in the area, and provides exceptional care and education… Read more about Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 118 Places
Queens Nursery & Pre School

170-174 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BD 

9.2 83 reviews
"My daughter started at Queens nursery in butterflies room and is now in the pre school. I have only fabulous things to say about all of the…"   Read all 83 reviews
Group/Owner Children First

Queens Nursery and Pre School is an Ofsted Outstanding (February 2025) nursery in the heart of the Buckhurst Hill community. It is located on Queen's Road, just a five-minute walk from the Central Line Tube Station. The nursery offers age-appropriate… Read more about Queens Nursery & Pre School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 55 Places
Centre Place Nursery

15 Prospect Close, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2JD 

9.1 24 reviews
"Hands down the best nursery we have come across. For us, centre place was more than just a nursery. All the staff were not only extremely…"   Read all 24 reviews

Centre Place Nursery in Southend-on-Sea offers flexible, affordable childcare for children aged between 0-5 years. The friendly, dedicated and highly qualified team organises the day to enable children to participate in a variety of child-initiated… Read more about Centre Place Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 59 Places
Pelican Place Nursery

16 Collingwood Road, Witham CM8 2DZ 

9.1 14 reviews
"We have zero complaints about Pelican. All the staff have been kind, caring and accommodating to our questions as parents, and we see the…"   Read all 14 reviews

Pelican Place Nursery, Ofsted rated Outstanding (October 2018), is located in Witham, and provides reliable and quality day care for children from 6 months - 5 years old. The nursery has a team who not only have a wealth of experience in the sector,… Read more about Pelican Place Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 138 Places
9.1 29 reviews
"My two young daughters (1 and 2) love it here. They have so much fun and are always excited to go to nursery. My girls love the food and…"   Read all 29 reviews

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 mainline station. The nursery promotes… Read more about Shenfield Day Nursery, Breakfast & After School Club (St Mary's & Mountnessing C of E Primary Schools)

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 46 Places
Step Start Chelmsford

Station House, 27 Railway Street, Chelmsford CM1 1QS 

9.1 6 reviews
"My daughter started early this year and really is enjoying it, settled very quickly and all the staff are so lovely and friendly. I'm…"   Read all 6 reviews

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 next to the train station, ideal for those who commute! The… Read more about Step Start Chelmsford

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 59 Places
Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

White's Farm, Bures Road, White Colne, Colchester CO6 2QF 

9.1 15 reviews
"Lovely nursery, great caring staff in the baby room who make an effort to put great activities on for the children. The outdoor area is…"   Read all 15 reviews
Group/Owner Grandir UK

Pippins Montessori Day Nursery and Forest School is set on a working farm in White Colne, providing a truly unique countryside setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (October 2024), the nursery offers a Montessori-inspired… Read more about Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 60 Places
New Beginnings Day Nursery Loughton

Sunrise Children's Centre, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton IG10 3HE 

10 174 reviews
"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

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 later education and life. A skilled and committed… Read more about New Beginnings Day Nursery Loughton

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 60 Places
Purple Lion Day Nurseries (Benfleet)

182 High Road, Benfleet SS7 5LD 

10 35 reviews
"I went to the toddlers Christmas party and had a lovely time. Father Christmas visited with gifts for all the children. (oh their little…"   Read all 35 reviews

Purple Lion Day Nurseries Benfleet offers high quality childcare to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Their passionate and dedicated team support and inspire your children through their learning journeys. The nursery provides your little ones with… Read more about Purple Lion Day Nurseries (Benfleet)

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 36 Places
Footprints Day Nursery

Elim Christian Centre, Hall Street, Chelmsford CM2 0HG 

10 51 reviews
"My 7 month old has been going to Footprints for two months now and he absolutely loves it! Every time we step foot in his room he's smiling…"   Read all 51 reviews

Footprints Day Nursery and Out of School Provision care about every step a child makes. The team pride themselves on the individual care and support that they give to all children and families, recognising the Early years as the most important in a… Read more about Footprints Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 65 Places
Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Seesaw Children's Centre, Lancaster Way, Braintree CM7 5UL 

10 104 reviews
"The staff are friendly and welcoming. The team dedication to development is exceptional and they take time to understand and respond to…"   Read all 104 reviews

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, offering flexible sessions and support with 2 years,… Read more about Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 61 Places
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Wivenhoe

The Pavillion, King George V Playing field, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AB 

9.9 55 reviews
"My daughter attends the toddler room and started in September time. She has settled in amazingly and this is because of the lovely ladies…"   Read all 55 reviews

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, surrounded by woods offering daily Forest School adventures.… Read more about Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Wivenhoe

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 26 Places
Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery

Christ Church, Wesley Hall, 15 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TT 

9.9 61 reviews
"Absolute Angels was our first choice of nursery for our youngest son when we moved to the area from Australia in August. We researched…"   Read all 61 reviews

Absolute Angels nursery was established in Coggeshall in 1999 and has been providing outstanding Montessori pre-school education for nursery aged children from 2-5 years old ever since. Founded by Sarah Rowledge, who in March 2018 was awarded the 'Outstanding… Read more about Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery

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  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 38 Places
9.9 203 reviews
"My son has been attending Akhter since he was a year old. Each room from baby through to pre school have been fantastic. Especially as he…"   Read all 203 reviews

Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool provides childcare and education for children from three months to five years of age. With a team of highly qualified and experienced staff, the nursery and preschool provides a variety of activities… Read more about Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 124 Places
Kindred Billericay Nursery and Pre-School

Buttsbury Infant School, Perry Street, Billericay CM12 0NX 

9.9 74 reviews
"My daughter has been at the nursery for 18m. She had switched from a different nursery and took a while to settle but the team were…"   Read all 74 reviews

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 nursery has been transformed into a free-flowing adventure… Read more about Kindred Billericay Nursery and Pre-School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 44 Places
Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school

40 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh SS6 7JQ 

9.9 28 reviews
"Our son has attended Kindred Rayleigh since he was 9 months old, and the care and love shown since has been excellent. His key worker and…"   Read all 28 reviews

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, making sure there is wonder in every moment. During… Read more about Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 64 Places
Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, Braintree CM7 3QZ 

9.9 116 reviews
"I am truly grateful for the exceptional care my son received. The staff showed such kindness and compassion throughout his time there. It…"   Read all 116 reviews

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 they grow up. Staff build on what you do by encouraging… Read more about Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 65 Places
Step Start Fyfield

Unit 10, Fyfield Business & Research Park, Fyfield Road, Chipping Ongar CM5 0GN 

8.9 5 reviews
"My little one has been going to Step Start Fyfield since it opened and I have nothing but positive words to say about it! Everything gets a…"   Read all 5 reviews

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 committed to promoting the development of each child,… Read more about Step Start Fyfield

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 69 Places
Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Crocus Early Years Centre

Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH 

8.9 88 reviews
"Wonderful staff who go above and beyond to make sure my two are happy there. Lots of activities that keep them busy all day! They both…"   Read all 88 reviews

A WELCOMING AND RURAL NURSERY IN SAFFRON WALDEN. The bright, inspiring nursery in Saffron Walden provides exceptional care and education to children from 3 months to 5 years. They focus on understanding every child’s unique personality and interests,… Read more about Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Crocus Early Years Centre

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 85 Places
Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-school

3 Church Hill, Loughton IG10 1QP 

9.9 42 reviews
"My daughter attended Chrysalis Day Nursery since her 1st birthday and she has thoroughly enjoyed everyday. She has made loads of friends…"   Read all 42 reviews

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 children to develop their own individual personality. There… Read more about Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 100 Places
Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping CM16 6TN 

8.8 34 reviews
"My son started at Bright Horizons nursery when he was 12months old, and he has recently moved on to Reception. I honestly couldn't…"   Read all 34 reviews

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 the nursery. There is plenty of space for children… Read more about Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 92 Places
Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School

50 Brookland Drive, Waltham Abbey EN9 3FA 

9.8 15 reviews
"My Daughter has been at Kindred in since September and she absolutely loves it! She's always asking for Nicola :) she's just so genuinely…"   Read all 15 reviews

Kindred Waltham Abbey is a warm and welcoming environment where the staff are passionate about the mission to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities,… Read more about Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 50 Places
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

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 Educators. Every member of the nursery, whether child, team… Read more about Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool

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