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  • Avg. Review Score 9.4
  • Total 262 Reviews
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Centre Place Nursery
15 Prospect Close, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2JD
0.8 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
9.629 Reviews
Early Years Alliance
Centre Place Nursery
"Our daughter was absolutely happy in Centre Place nursery. They were careful and kind to her. She always came home happy, made great..."Read all 29 reviews

£76 / 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

Centre Place Nursery in Southend-on-Sea offers flexible, affordable childcare for children aged between 0-5 years. The friendly, dedicated and highly qualified team organises the day to enable children... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size59 places
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery Southchurch
Rear of 74, Christchurch Road, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4JN
0.5 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
9.128 Reviews
Twizzle Tops Day Nurseries
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery Southchurch
"We are really happy with this nursery and couldn't recommend it enough. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the children,..."Read all 28 reviews

£84 / 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 Twizzle Tops Day Nurseries

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery delivers day care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years old. They are located on a residential street in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, and open from 7am-7pm every weekday.... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size71 places
Rocking Horse Childcare Southend
24 Chancellor Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2AS
0.4 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
1019 Reviews
Rocking Horse Childcare Southend
"Friendly and knowledgeable staff, they are genuinely interested in my child and his development! The environment is engaging and homely...."Read all 19 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
Cockleshell Nursery
Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2UP
0.7 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
8.845 Reviews
Early Years Alliance
Cockleshell Nursery
"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
Kindred Westcliff Nursery and Pre-school
303 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0AL
1.8 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
9.733 Reviews
Kindred Nurseries
Kindred Westcliff Nursery and Pre-school
"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
Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool
46 Chase Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2RE
0.6 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
9.634 Reviews
"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
Dolly and Bear Day Nursery
7 Carnarvon Road, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6LR
0.4 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
9.538 Reviews
Dolly and Bear Day Nursery
Dolly and Bear Day Nursery
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size62 places
Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NS
2.7 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
9.211 Reviews
Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury
Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury
"We were very impressed with the nursery when we visited on their open day over the summer. All the rooms and outdoor spaces are lovely and..."Read all 11 reviews

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

  • Accepts government funding

Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury is a family-founded and family-run nursery where children are at the heart of everything they do. Created by a mother-and-daughter team with more than 40 years of combined... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size129 places
Little Legs Nursery Southend
6 Rochford Road, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6SP
1.5 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
9 Reviews
Little Legs Nursery Southend
"My son started at Little Legs when he was ten months old, he is now three and a half. As soon as we walked in the door we knew this was the..."Read all 9 reviews

£99 / daywithout government funding, based on 3 days for a child aged 9 months to 2 years

  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare

Little Legs Nursery is a homely nursery with nurturing and caring qualified staff. The nursery has a baby room where lots of activities take place like tummy time, sensory play, messy play, music and... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size35 places
Busy Bees at Shoeburyness
St Andrews Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9HX
3 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening Dec 2026
  • Accepts government funding

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees at Shoeburyness is a new 81-place nursery opening in winter 2026 on St. Andrews Road, Southend-on-Sea. The nursery will provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size110 places
Blenheim Early Years
Blenheim Cp School, School Way, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4HX
2.5 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size68 places
Temple Sutton Early Years
Temple Sutton Primary School, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4BA
1 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size126 places
Little Treasures Day Nursery
148A Electric Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9NJ
1.3 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size70 places
Imperial Day Nursery
43 Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8NQ
1.4 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size52 places
Rascals Day Nursery
The Old School, 400 Little Wakering Road, Barling, Southend-on-Sea SS3 0LN
3.5 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size59 places
Oak House Montessori Ltd
77 Wimborne Road, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4JR
0.4 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 8 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size87 places
Ladybird NHS Nursery
8-10 Cardigan Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0SF
1.6 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size68 places
Sunshine Day Nursery
White Hall, Clatterfield Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0AX
1.8 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 4 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size53 places
Royal Village Nursery
David's House, Alexandra Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1HD
0.6 miles from centre of Southend-on-Sea
8.79 Reviews
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size100 places