Nurseries in Essex

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Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Crocus Early Years Centre

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

8.992 Reviews

13 1

"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

85 places

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

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Busy Bees Chafford Hundred Station Side (Howard Road)

Howard Road, Grays RM16 6YJ

9.971 Reviews

13 1

"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

92 places

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

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Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School

50 Brookland Drive, Waltham Abbey EN9 3FA

9.924 Reviews

"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

50 places

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

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New Beginnings Day Nursery Loughton

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

9.9177 Reviews

12 1

"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

60 places

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

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Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

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

8.918 Reviews

"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

60 places

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... Read more

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Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool

51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6AU

8.950 Reviews

15 2

"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

80 places

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

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Busy Bees Harlow

The Greenway, Harlow Business Park, Harlow CM19 5QE

9.993 Reviews

18 1

"Really friendly place for children, staff is professional and I am really satisfied. My younger child will start coming to the same place..."Read all 93 reviews

121 places

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

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Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery

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

9.963 Reviews

18 1

"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

38 places

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

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Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Pre-School

11 Perry Road, Harlow CM18 7NS

9.9221 Reviews

"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

124 places

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

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Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School - Chingford

1 Baden Drive, Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London E4 7FF

9.930 Reviews

"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

32 places

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

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Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Park

Warwick Crescent, Laindon, Basildon SS15 6JQ

9.920 Reviews

23 1

"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

56 places

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

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Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool

Roding Lane, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6BJ

8.862 Reviews

15 2

"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

118 places

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

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Blooming Futures Daycare

Silver Street, Braintree CM7 4BP

9.823 Reviews

18 1

"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

26 places

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

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Jesters Day Nursery and Pre-School, Beaulieu

Armistice Avenue, Springfield, Beaulieu, Chelmsford CM1 6DT

9.857 Reviews

67 1

"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

73 places

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

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Kindred Westcliff Nursery and Pre-school

303 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0AL

9.833 Reviews

"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

60 places

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

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Kindred Billericay Nursery and Pre-School

Buttsbury Infant School, Perry Street, Billericay CM12 0NX

9.880 Reviews

"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

44 places

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

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Jesters Nursery School Danbury

The Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4NQ

9.845 Reviews

35 1

"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

20 places

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

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Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brightlingsea

55 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AB

9.831 Reviews

20 1

"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

52 places

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

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Kindred Harlow Nursery and Pre-school

Harlow Leisurezone, Second Avenue, Harlow CM20 3DT

9.883 Reviews

"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

40 places

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

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Rocking Horse Childcare Southend

24 Chancellor Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2AS

9.812 Reviews

"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

40 places

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

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Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Dunton Fields

Unit 4, Sharpe House, Hemmells, Laindon, Basildon SS15 6UJ

9.838 Reviews

27 1

"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

46 places

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

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Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool

1B Whitmore Drive, Colchester CO4 6BT

8.75 Reviews

21 2

"I had nothing but positive experiences and interactions from the Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool team since my..."Read all 5 reviews

108 places

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

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Sparkling Angels Day Nursery and Preschool

20 Victoria Road, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 0HS

9.729 Reviews

"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

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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

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Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow

23-25 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7HX

9.614 Reviews

24 1

"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

87 places

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

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Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood

Hogarth Primary School, The Riseway, Brentwood CM15 8BG

9.69 Reviews

20 1

"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

48 places

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

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Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre

Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford CM3 4EX

9.671 Reviews

48 1

"Jesters are a wonderful passionate team. My little boy moved to Jesters in January and I was very anxious of him having to resettle into a..."Read all 71 reviews

30 places

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

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Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

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

9.6108 Reviews

12 1

"My daughter has been attending since August 2024. Any concerns that I have raised have been dealt with really well, the staff are always..."Read all 108 reviews

61 places

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

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Purple Lion Day Nurseries (Hadleigh)

308-314 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2DD

9.512 Reviews

"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

80 places

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

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St Osyth Preschool and Nursery

64 Mill Street, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 8EW

9.512 Reviews

"The first thing I noticed about this nursery was the energy, warmth, genuine care and enjoyment the staff obviously have for working with..."Read all 12 reviews

80 places

St Osyth Preschool is situated in the idyllic location of the beautiful seaside village of St Osyth. Their ethos of 'Nurturing the curious child' provides the nursery with a warm and welcoming environment... Read more

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Dolly and Bear Day Nursery

7 Carnarvon Road, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6LR

9.538 Reviews

"My little girl has been coming to Dolly and Bear since she was 9 months old last November, she is now 16 months and is thriving! Her..."Read all 38 reviews

62 places

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... Read more

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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 216 day nurseries with Reviews Posted on daynurseries.co.uk.