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  • Avg. Review Score 9.1
  • Total 7,435 Reviews
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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
N Family Club - Buckhurst Hill
Victoria House, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5EX
"We have been delighted with every aspect of N Family Club since our child joined 4 months ago. The staff are absolutely brilliant - caring,..."Read all 11 reviews

Group/Owner N Family Club

Located in the centre of Buckhurst Hill, the nursery can be found on Victoria Road, just a short walk from Buckhurst Hill underground station and close to Queen’s Road. The setting offers seven bright... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size110 places
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery Basildon
The Green Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon SS16 4UH
"Our son has been at the nursery for 6 months now and he has come on so much since starting and his confidence and development has grown so..."Read all 68 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 offer you a warm welcome, they know how hard it is to make the choices as a parent, that’s why as soon as you walk into their setting, you feel straight at home. Twizzle Tops... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size71 places
Queens Nursery & Pre School
170-174 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BD
"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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range1 yr 6 mths - 3 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size55 places
Step Start Witham
59 Newland Street, Witham CM8 2BD
"We moved our 2 year old from another nursery to Witham Step Start in September last year. The whole settling in/onboard process was..."Read all 10 reviews

Group/Owner Step Start Nurseries

Step Start Witham opened in early 2025 and is the largest setting in the Step Start family, located right on Witham High Street, perfectly positioned for local families. The nursery features thoughtfully... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size107 places
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery Southchurch
Rear of 74, Christchurch Road, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4JN
"We are really happy with this nursery and couldn't recommend it enough. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the children,..."Read all 28 reviews

£84 / 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 delivers day care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years old. They are located on a residential street in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, and open from 7am-7pm every weekday.... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size71 places
Bright Horizons Poppetts Day Nursery
Long Ridings Avenue, Shenfield, Brentwood CM13 1DU
"Excellent supportive and caring staff responsive to our questions and great at giving constructive feedback in our child's development and..."Read all 60 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Poppetts caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years with dedicated rooms for Babies, Toddlers and Pre School. Each have direct access to a superb 'all weather' garden. Poppetts' passionate qualified... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size108 places
Kiddi Caru Harlow, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
Kiln Lane, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9LW
"I highly recommend this nursery. Fantastic staff, great activities for children, including both fun stuff and learning. My little one has..."Read all 135 reviews

Group/Owner Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru 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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size100 places
Burstead Bears Day Nursery Billericay
Guildprime Business Centre, Southend Road, Billericay CM11 2PZ
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size37 places
Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree
Notley Green, Great Notley Garden Village, Braintree CM77 7US
"Cannot fault Busy Bees Great Notley. My son has been attending here for the past 3 years and my second child will also be starting there in..."Read all 69 reviews

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 the... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size100 places
Holly Corner Kindergarten
104 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RX
"We honestly couldn't ask for a better nursery. The staff are all so friendly, caring and approachable. Our daughter settled in so well and..."Read all 37 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Holly Corner Kindergarten is an Ofsted-rated Good setting (May 2025), located in the heart of Colchester. The nursery is supported by a highly experienced team who are dedicated to providing a positive... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range6 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size49 places
Purple Lion Day Nurseries (Benfleet)
182 High Road, Benfleet SS7 5LD
"My daughter has been going here since she was 2 and she leaves for school in September, she loves all the staff and you can see they love..."Read all 35 reviews

Group/Owner Purple Lion Day Nurseries

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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size36 places
Busy Bees Stansted Mountfitchet
Lower Street, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8LR
"My child started a few weeks ago and I've been so happy with my experience at Busy Bees so far. Even though there are many other children..."Read all 23 reviews

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Stansted Mountfitchet is a new purpose-built, 80-place nursery offering exceptional care and education for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Located in the picturesque area of Stansted... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size80 places
Footprints Day Nursery
Elim Christian Centre, Hall Street, Chelmsford CM2 0HG
"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

Group/Owner Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance

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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size65 places
Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood
1 Mount Avenue, Shenfield, Brentwood CM13 2NS
"We took our son out of another local nursery and started him here and it was definitely the right decision to make. It was a hard decision..."Read all 49 reviews

Group/Owner Creative Kids Nursery Ltd

Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood provides childcare for children aged three months to just under five years old. The nursery is in a residential area, opposite Shenfield Station and close to bus routes.... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size115 places
Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow
Netteswell Hall Annexe, Netteswell Orchard, off Park Lane, Harlow CM20 2QH
"Any mum knows how hard it is choosing a nursery- Banana Moon was one of the first we looked at & we reserved our buba a spot. This..."Read all 59 reviews

Group/Owner Banana Moon Day Nurseries

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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size60 places
Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school
40 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh SS6 7JQ
"My daughter has previously attended the nursery, so I knew my son was in good hands when he started in February. From day one everyone in..."Read all 39 reviews

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, making... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size64 places
Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool
Willingdale Road, Loughton IG10 2BQ
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size56 places
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Wivenhoe
The Pavillion, King George V Playing field, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AB
"My partner and I are so pleased with the care our daughter receives at this nursery. She truly enjoys her time there and especially loves..."Read all 61 reviews

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, surrounded... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size26 places
Step Start Heybridge
Bentalls Complex, Colchester road, Maldon CM9 4NW
"Stepstart have been amazing with my little girl. They are caring, supportive of her needs and she has found a new best friend in her key..."Read all 25 reviews

Group/Owner Step Start Nurseries

Step Start Heybridge, opened in November 2021, has been purposely refurbished to offer the very best childcare and early years education. The nursery features a well maintained outside area, which... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size78 places
Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Crocus Early Years Centre
Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH
"Lovely nursery, all the staff are really friendly, supportive and caring My son settled in well and really enjoys his days here and all..."Read all 92 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size85 places
Busy Bees Chafford Hundred Station Side (Howard Road)
Howard Road, Grays RM16 6YJ
"We are very happy with this nursery overall. The staff are warm, friendly, and genuinely caring with the children, which gives us a lot of..."Read all 71 reviews

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Chafford Hundred Station Side has been open for 18 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (March 2017), the nursery has their families at the heart at everything they do and work together to give... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size92 places

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Day Nurseries

How many day nurseries are there in Essex?

There are 442 Day Nurseries in Essex.

Which day nurseries in Essex have the highest Review Score?

Burstead Bears Day Nursery Billericay, Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree & Purple Lion Day Nurseries (Buckhurst Hill) are some of the day nurseries with the highest Review Score in Essex.

How many day nurseries listings in Essex have Reviews on daynurseries.co.uk?

There are currently 217 day nurseries with Reviews Posted on daynurseries.co.uk.