How many Nurseries are there in Braintree?

There are 16 Nurseries in Braintree, including 11 Day Nureries & 5 Nursery Schools.

Which Nurseries in and around Braintree have the highest Review Score?

St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery , Blooming Futures Daycare & Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way are some of the Nurseries with the highest Review Score in and around Braintree.

Which Nurseries in and around Braintree have won a daynurseries.co.uk 2025 Top 20 Nursery Award?

Award winners of the daynurseries.co.uk 2025 Top 20 Nursery Awards in and around Braintree include St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery & Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way .

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St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery

Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, Halstead CO9 1SE 4.2 miles away

10 30 reviews

St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery, Halstead, Essex

"I couldn't speak highly of the nursery and teachers enough, my daughter started in January and is loving her time at the nursery and is…" Read all 30 reviews

Group/Owner Cognita Schools

Rated 'excellent' by the Independent School Inspectorate (Oct 2021), St Margaret’s Prep School & Nursery welcomes children from the age of two to attend the nursery, which is at the heart of the school set in acres of listed parkland. Children are helped… Read more about St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery

Type of Nursery
Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care
32 Places

Pelican Place Nursery

16 Collingwood Road, Witham CM8 2DZ 6.6 miles away

9.4 14 reviews

"We have zero complaints about Pelican. All the staff have been kind, caring and accommodating to our questions as parents, and we see the…" Read all 14 reviews

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Pelican Place Nursery, Ofsted rated Outstanding (October 2018), is located in Witham, and provides reliable and quality day care for children from 6 months - 5 years old. The nursery has a team who not only have a wealth of experience in the sector,… Read more about Pelican Place Nursery

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
138 Places

Blooming Futures Daycare

Silver Street, Braintree CM7 4BP 5.7 miles away

10 14 reviews

Blooming Futures Daycare, Braintree, Essex

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"The staff at blooming are so welcoming and very reassuring. Leaving your child in someone else's care is so important to get right. I…" Read all 14 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 spaces and a child-led curriculum which inspires exploration,… Read more about Blooming Futures Daycare

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care
26 Places

Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Seesaw Children's Centre, Lancaster Way, Braintree CM7 5UL 0.4 miles away

10 104 reviews

Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way, Braintree, Essex

"The staff are friendly and welcoming. The team dedication to development is exceptional and they take time to understand and respond to…" Read all 104 reviews

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, offering flexible sessions and support with 2 years,… Read more about Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care
61 Places

Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery

Christ Church, Wesley Hall, 15 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TT 5.8 miles away

10 58 reviews

Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery, Colchester, Essex

"When we went for an open day straight away we felt that this was the nursery for our little boy. We felt that he could learn so much there,…" Read all 58 reviews

Absolute Angels nursery was established in Coggeshall in 1999 and has been providing outstanding Montessori pre-school education for nursery aged children from 2-5 years old ever since. Founded by Sarah Rowledge, who in March 2018 was awarded the 'Outstanding… Read more about Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care
38 Places

Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, Braintree CM7 3QZ 0.8 miles away

9.9 111 reviews

Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex

"My daughter started with the nursery in February 2025 at only 10 months old when I returned to work after maternity leave. I was quite…" Read all 111 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 grow up. Staff build on what you do by encouraging… Read more about Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care
65 Places

Spring Nursery Harlequin

Harlequin Children's Centre, Spa Road, Witham CM8 1NA 6.1 miles away

9.8 32 reviews

"I couldn't be more grateful to all the staff at Harlequins for the care they give to my son. He has thrived since joining and we are so…" Read all 32 reviews

Group/Owner Spring by Action for Children

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

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care
37 Places

Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree

Notley Green, Great Notley Garden Village, Braintree CM77 7US 2.0 miles away

9.5 58 reviews

Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree, Braintree, Essex

"Busy Bees Notley have gone above and beyond with the care and support of our son and we will be really sad and a little lost without them…" Read all 58 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 standards of regular inspections. Staff are well… Read more about Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care
100 Places

Step Start Braintree

John Ray House, Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AA 0.0 miles away

8.4 21 reviews

"Our son attended in 2021 when he was 2.5 years old for four to five months before attending preschool and our daughter currently attends at…" Read all 21 reviews

Group/Owner Step Start Nurseries

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

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
76 Places

Busy Bees Braintree

Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, Braintree CM77 8GA 1.5 miles away

8.4 24 reviews

"My daughter loves attending Busy Bees. She now tells me that I need to put photos of her weekend on to show the staff. She has made some…" Read all 24 reviews

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

With multiple rooms, each tailored to suit different age groups and development stages, Busy Bees Braintree offers a fantastic space with a range of age-appropriate activities to suit every child’s needs and interests. Whether your child enjoys messy… Read more about Busy Bees Braintree

Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
100 Places

Gosfield Nursery

Gosfield School, Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Gosfield, Halstead CO9 1PF 4.9 miles away

8.3 8 reviews

Gosfield Nursery is a nurturing, fun environment for children because staff go above and beyond to care for each child. The food provided for children is freshly cooked by the chef daily and caters for children with dietary needs. Trained staff… Read more about Gosfield Nursery