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  • Avg. Review Score 9.1
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Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School
50 Brookland Drive, Waltham Abbey EN9 3FA
"The staff are very friendly and seem professional in the way the care for the children. My daughter is very happy at nursery and has learnt..."Read all 24 reviews

Group/Owner Kindred Nurseries

At Kindred Waltham Abbey, a longstanding and experienced team brings strong local knowledge, helping families feel connected by sharing recommendations for nearby places and community events. The nursery... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size50 places
Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, Braintree CM7 3QZ
"I am so grateful to all the wonderful staff at this nursery. They are kind, patient, and genuinely care about every child. My daughter..."Read all 125 reviews

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 they... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range1 yr 3 mths - 4 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size65 places
New Beginnings Day Nursery Loughton
Sunrise Children's Centre, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton IG10 3HE
"I can say that I am extremely pleased with this Nursery. Iv had two children attend here. My youngest is about to leave and I am so sad..."Read all 177 reviews

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 in... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size60 places
Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
White's Farm, Bures Road, White Colne, Colchester CO6 2QF
"Pippins is such a special place and the staff are brilliant. The setting on the farm is amazing, especially Forest School and the woods and..."Read all 18 reviews

Group/Owner Grandir UK

Pippins, Colchester, 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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size60 places
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool
51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6AU
"INCREDIBLE nursery. My son has started in the baby room and is now in preschool due to graduate this year. He loves coming and always has..."Read all 50 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size80 places
Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery
Christ Church, Wesley Hall, 15 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TT
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range6 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size38 places
Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School - Chingford
1 Baden Drive, Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London E4 7FF
"Our child moved to the nursery recently and it's such an improvement on where she was previously. She's has thrived at Gilwell. They made..."Read all 30 reviews

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size32 places
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Park
Warwick Crescent, Laindon, Basildon SS15 6JQ
"Brilliant nursery, staff are great and my daughters Progress has been superb. The nursery has such great facilities with so many..."Read all 20 reviews

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size56 places
Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
11 Perry Road, Harlow CM18 7NS
"We're very happy with our son's preschool. The staff are kind and supportive, creating a warm and engaging environment. A special mention..."Read all 221 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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range5 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size124 places
Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool
Roding Lane, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6BJ
"The staff at Bright Horizons Chigwell have been absolutely superb in helping my son settle in to the nursery after moving from a previous..."Read all 62 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size118 places
Jesters Day Nursery and Pre-School, Beaulieu
Armistice Avenue, Springfield, Beaulieu, Chelmsford CM1 6DT
"Really insightful showcase evening of Little Steamers at Jesters this evening. It was lovely to see the types of activities that are held..."Read all 57 reviews

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! The... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size73 places
Blooming Futures Daycare
Silver Street, Braintree CM7 4BP
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range7 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size26 places
Kindred Westcliff Nursery and Pre-school
303 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0AL
"My daughter, 3yrs old, loves coming to nursery. She loves the staff, especially Cat. She absolutely loves the outdoor space. My daughter..."Read all 33 reviews

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 during... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range6 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size60 places
Kindred Billericay Nursery and Pre-School
Buttsbury Infant School, Perry Street, Billericay CM12 0NX
"We can't recommend Kindred, Billericay enough! Our son has grown to love it there and looks forward to his time there. He has a special..."Read all 80 reviews

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 nursery... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size44 places
Busy Bees Harlow
The Greenway, Harlow Business Park, Harlow CM19 5QE
"We couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough! They have been such a special part of our son's childhood, giving him so much love, care..."Read all 94 reviews

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 are... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size121 places
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brightlingsea
55 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AB
"My little one is due to start school in September, and the nursery has been supporting both my son and me in preparation for him to start..."Read all 31 reviews

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size52 places
Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool
c/o DLL, Festival Leisure Park, Pipps Hill Road South, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon SS14 3DG
"Wonderful nursery! Caring practitioners, approachable and kind. I have never had a complaint and the nursery staff have always looked after..."Read all 83 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool is situated in the popular David Lloyd Leisure Club behind Festival Leisure Park. The nursery is all-inclusive offering parents the opportunity not... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size100 places
Jesters Nursery School Danbury
The Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4NQ
"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

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 by... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 yrs - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size20 places
Kindred Harlow Nursery and Pre-school
Harlow Leisurezone, Second Avenue, Harlow CM20 3DT
"I am really happy with the nursery. It is such a lovely, welcoming place. Every single member of staff really puts their heart and soul..."Read all 83 reviews

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 curiosity.... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size40 places
Rocking Horse Childcare Southend
24 Chancellor Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2AS
"My child has attended this nursery for 2 years. I had viewed a few nurseries before this one and checked ofsted inspections etc. as soon as..."Read all 12 reviews

£80 / daywithout government funding, based on 3 days for a child aged 9 months to 2 years

  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare

Rocking Horse Childcare Southend is a welcoming, family-run nursery committed to providing exceptional care and learning experiences for children and their families. With children's happiness and wellbeing... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size40 places
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Fields
Unit 4, Sharpe House, Hemmells, Laindon, Basildon SS15 6UJ
"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

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 sessions!... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size46 places
Sparkling Angels Day Nursery and Preschool
20 Victoria Road, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 0HS
"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

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 child... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size26 places
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow
23-25 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7HX
"My son has been attending this nursery since January 2025 and we have had such a good experience. The staff are really creative and always..."Read all 14 reviews

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 was... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size87 places
Kiddi Caru Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB
"My son loves nursery, he is happy and I can tell the staff really care about him and the other children. They always have great activities..."Read all 106 reviews

Group/Owner Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru 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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size122 places
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood
Hogarth Primary School, The Riseway, Brentwood CM15 8BG
"Our son is in the early walkers room at Munchkins and he loves going to nursery each day! He is always happy to see Ellie and Tia at the..."Read all 9 reviews

Group/Owner Munchkins Nurseries

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood in Essex offers high-quality childcare and early years education. Staff embrace a Forest School-inspired learning approach, giving children the freedom to follow... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 1 mth
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size48 places
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre
Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford CM3 4EX
"The team is warm, friendly, and truly cares about every child. Days are filled with exciting games, art, and outdoor play. The rooms are..."Read all 72 reviews

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 and... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size30 places
Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool
46 Chase Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2RE
"Freddie joined the nursery when he was just one year old, and we could not have wished for a better experience. The team have played such..."Read all 34 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.... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size39 places
Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool
1B Whitmore Drive, Colchester CO4 6BT
"I had nothing but positive experiences and interactions from the Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool team since my..."Read all 5 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

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... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size108 places
Purple Lion Day Nurseries (Hadleigh)
308-314 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2DD
"I couldn't recommend purple lion nursery enough the girls in there are all so friendly and my son absolutely loves going there, he has..."Read all 12 reviews

Group/Owner Purple Lion Day Nurseries

Purple Lion Day Nurseries (Hadleigh) in Benfleet, Essex gives children the chance to thrive in a quality early years learning environment. Children have access to a wide range of stimulating activities... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size80 places
Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School
The Brambles, 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, Colchester CO5 0JP
"The nursery helped my baby settle in so well when he started at 10 months old, even though he initially found it difficult. The staff have..."Read all 5 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is committed to providing high-quality, professional childcare within a safe and secure environment, while offering rich and varied learning experiences to support children... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size34 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.