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  • Avg. Review Score 9.1
  • Total 7,547 Reviews
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Busy Bees Chelmsford
5 The Meads, Chelmsford CM2 0GT
"My 11 month old started at this nursery six weeks ago. I am overwhelmed with the kindness and professionalism shown by all the staff during..."Read all 70 reviews
  • Accepts government funding

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Chelmsford is situated in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the town, central park and the duck pond. Set on one level, each room in the nursery offers access to the spacious... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size99 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

£87 / 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 GrandirUK

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
Size60 places
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
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
Blooming Futures Daycare
Silver Street, Braintree CM7 4BP
"Like any parent, I was incredibly nervous about my daughter starting nursery, but the team at Blooming Futures have really helped make it a..."Read all 27 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
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

£104 / 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 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
Size56 places
Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School
11 Perry Road, Harlow CM18 7NS
"Very good nursery. My son attends atm & my daughter also went here back in 2018 to 2022. The staff are all very friendly & helpful. I..."Read all 223 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
Busy Bees Harlow
The Greenway, Harlow Business Park, Harlow CM19 5QE
"A lovely nursery with amazing staff. My child absolutely loves going there and walks in with a big smile every morning. The staff are..."Read all 95 reviews
  • Accepts government funding

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
Jesters Day Nursery and Pre-School, Beaulieu
Armistice Avenue, Springfield, Beaulieu, Chelmsford CM1 6DT
"It has been so lovely seeing how much my little boy enjoys going to Jesters. He has settled in so well, made new friends and grown in..."Read all 59 reviews
  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare

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
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
Jesters Nursery School Danbury
The Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4NQ
"My daughter joined Danbury in January 2026, and I cannot recommend it enough. She has absolutely thrived since starting there. The staff..."Read all 46 reviews
  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare

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
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

£87 / 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 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
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 37 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
Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery
Christ Church, Wesley Hall, 15 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TT
"The best nursery! Someone once described Absolute Angels as a nurturey and it couldn't be more true. Our daughters has positively blossomed..."Read all 65 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
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
Cockleshell Nursery
Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2UP
"My twins have been coming since may. The staff are always happy and smiling. Never seen anyone even looking grumpy. Knowing that the..."Read all 45 reviews

£82 / 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 Early Years Alliance

Cockleshell Nursery is managed by the Early Years Alliance and is located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The nursery is Ofsted registered and offers 72 places for children aged from six-weeks-old to five... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size72 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

£104 / 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 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
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
Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School
The Brambles, 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, Colchester CO5 0JP
"I got a lovely feel from going to visit the nursery. The staff were very friendly and informative. The setting is clean and it seems there..."Read all 6 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
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre
Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford CM3 4EX
"The setting and rooms are lovely. My daughter is currently within the 'hedgegogs' room and the staff who look after her are fantastic...."Read all 75 reviews
  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare

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
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
Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool
Roding Lane, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6BJ
"Very happy with the nursery so far. Everyone who works there is very friendly and it has a family feel. I looked at many nurseries and I..."Read all 63 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

A large, bright nursery in Chigwell, located within a client setting, Bright Horizons has partnered with the popular David Lloyd Leisure Club. The Chigwell nursery welcomes all families in the area and... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size118 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

£104 / 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 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
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

£80 / 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 GrandirUK

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
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

£104 / 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 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
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
Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way
Seesaw Children's Centre, Lancaster Way, Braintree CM7 5UL
"Everyone in this nursery looks well after children! My little one has improved so much, her speech, counting and now starting to learn the..."Read all 111 reviews

£78 / 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 Spring by Action for Children

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,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size61 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

Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality childcare and early education for children aged three months to five years in a welcoming, purpose-built setting in Colchester.... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size108 places

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Day Nurseries

How many day nurseries are there in Essex?

There are 441 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 219 day nurseries with Reviews Posted on daynurseries.co.uk.