Nurseries in Essex

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 friendly, aiming to provide both families and children… Read more about Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School - Chingford

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 spaces and a child-led curriculum which inspires exploration,… Read more about Blooming Futures Daycare

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 to create a calming neutral environment with natural… Read more about Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brightlingsea

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 includes a trim trail, play train and separate baby… Read more about Step Start Heybridge

Across the age-focused rooms, the nursery offers an exceptional start to children's educational journey through the enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum. This holistic yet personal approach supports each child's development. While… Read more about Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool

Jesters Childcare has a fantastic purpose-built nursery on the outskirts of the city of Chelmsford nestled right next to the Beaulieu Park School, the first 'Through School' in Essex! The nursery has three large bright and airy rooms dedicated to… Read more about Jesters Day Nursery and Pre-School, Beaulieu

Chestnut House Kindergarten, rated Good by Ofsted (February 2020), provides care for children aged six months to five-years-old, offering children early years education in a safe and secure environment. Staff at the nursery place strong emphasis… Read more about Chestnut House Kindergarten

Second Steps Day Nursery is located on Durham Road, Basildon. Children take part in a range of activities, both staff and child-led, that support them to develop their skills and become confident, independent and enthusiastic learners. Each child… Read more about Second Steps Day Nursery

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 setting. They are open between the hours of 8am and 6pm… Read more about Spring Nursery Harlequin

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 age of five years, where they can flourish and reach… Read more about Childsplay Day Nursery

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 safe and secure environment. The beautiful, award-winning… Read more about Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd

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 and learning through play. The semi-rural, intimate… Read more about Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre

Just Imagine Wickford - London Road Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (October 2022), is a welcoming setting catering to children aged from 3 months to 5 years. Striving to deliver high quality care, the team work hard to meet the needs of each child… Read more about Just Imagine Wickford - London Road Day Nursery

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 sessions! Munchkins Nursery group was voted 'Best Nursery… Read more about Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Fields

Holly Corner Kindergarten is an Ofsted rated Good setting (January 2020) located in the heart of Colchester. The team have a wealth of experience and strive to deliver the best experience for children and parents alike. Each member of the team is selected… Read more about Holly Corner Kindergarten

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 during this magical time and they create meaningful… Read more about Kindred Westcliff Nursery and Pre-school

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 have rich, hands-on experiences such as egg collecting,… Read more about Barleylands Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

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 years practitioners. Children can learn and play in… Read more about Dolly and Bear Day Nursery

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 years, the opportunity to experience the Early Years… Read more about Gosfield Nursery

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 are encouraged to explore their imagination. The nursery… Read more about Busy Bees Harlow

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 by the qualified teaching team, children prepare for… Read more about Jesters Nursery School Danbury

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 curiosity. This is why here at Kindred Harlow they inspire… Read more about Kindred Harlow Nursery and Pre-school

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 child is assigned a key person. The nursery and preschool… Read more about Sparkling Angels Day Nursery and Preschool

Step Start Braintree opened in September 2020 and is set in the historic John Ray House in Braintree, Essex. They offer childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery itself provides a homely learning environment, carefully decorated… Read more about Step Start Braintree

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 standards of regular inspections. Staff are well… Read more about Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree

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 – 4 years old. Their nursery is the perfect location… Read more about Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Park

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 and spacious playrooms arranged across two floors,… Read more about N Family Club - Buckhurst Hill

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 year) • Term Time Only (39 weeks per year,… Read more about Little Faces Childcare

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 was voted 'Best Nursery in Essex 2024' in the Essex Mums… Read more about Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Baddow

Purple Willows Day Nursery Brentwood gives children the support they need to grow in confidence. Children are supported by trained staff who inspire and motivate children as they learn through play and develop new skills. Children have fun… Read more about Purple Willows Day Nursery Brentwood