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Nurseries in Chelmsford Area

Browse 60 Chelmsford Area Nurseries

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kinderzimmer Chelmsford
140 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0EB 
10 23 reviews
kinderzimmer Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex
"Could not recommend Kinderzimmer Chelmsford more! Every member of the team is warm, caring and supportive. my child thrives in the…"   Read all 23 reviews
  • 84 Places
Group/Owner kinderzimmer UK

kinderzimmer Chelmsford Nursery is a wonderful setting located in a peaceful residential area not far from Chelmsford train station. The nursery has been thoughtfully designed to offer children a ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Chelmsford, City Centre
10 Victoria Court, New Street, Chelmsford CM1 1GP 
9.8 128 reviews
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Chelmsford, City Centre, Chelmsford, Essex
"I recommend this nursery and staff very highly. My first child went to Kiddi Caru years ago which I then followed on my second son with a…"   Read all 128 reviews
  • 94 Places
Group/Owner Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Chelmsford is rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023) and provides high-quality Early Years care in a vibrant, city-centre setting. Located just five minutes from the train ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford
Writtle College, Fox Burrows Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3SS 
9.8 143 reviews
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex
"Kiddi Caru, Writtle, have gone over and above to accommodate our son. They always give a fantastic handover of his day. He is always very…"   Read all 143 reviews
  • 118 Places
Group/Owner Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle, Chelmsford, is proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (January 2022) and offers a nurturing environment that encourages learning through play. They follow the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP 
9.4 99 reviews
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham, Chelmsford, Essex
"An amazing nursery/Preschool. Both my daughters have such a good time here and they learn so much from the lovely staff and the other…"   Read all 99 reviews
  • 109 Places

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is located at Marsh Farm South Woodham Ferrers. Staff at Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm know that children learn best through play and support them on a daily basis ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool
51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6AU 
9.2 49 reviews
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool, Chelmsford, Essex
"My child started Bright Horizons in January 2025 and has settled in so well. The staff are always so lovely and friendly, and I am…"   Read all 49 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Step Start Chelmsford
Station House, 27 Railway Street, Chelmsford CM1 1QS 
9.1 6 reviews
Step Start Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex
"My daughter started early this year and really is enjoying it, settled very quickly and all the staff are so lovely and friendly. I'm…"   Read all 6 reviews
  • 59 Places
Group/Owner Step Start Nurseries

Step Start Chelmsford opened in October 2024 and has been purpose built to offer the very best childcare and early years education in the heart of the city of Chelmsford. The nursery is located right ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Footprints Day Nursery
Elim Christian Centre, Hall Street, Chelmsford CM2 0HG 
10 51 reviews
Footprints Day Nursery, Chelmsford, Essex
"My 7 month old has been going to Footprints for two months now and he absolutely loves it! Every time we step foot in his room he's smiling…"   Read all 51 reviews
  • 65 Places
Group/Owner Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance

Footprints Day Nursery and Out of School Provision care about every step a child makes. The team pride themselves on the individual care and support that they give to all children and families, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jesters Day Nursery and Pre-School, Beaulieu
Armistice Avenue, Springfield, Beaulieu, Chelmsford CM1 6DT 
9.8 56 reviews
Jesters Day Nursery and Pre-School, Beaulieu, Chelmsford, Essex
"If I could give more than 5 stars - I would! Choosing to send our child to Jesters was the best decision we made. From his first day, we've…"   Read all 56 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! ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre
Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford CM3 4EX 
9.7 70 reviews
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Essex
"We have been so happy with the quality of care our daughter receives at Jesters Nursery. The staff are incredibly supportive, kind, and…"   Read all 70 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jesters Nursery School Danbury
The Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4NQ 
9.6 45 reviews
Jesters Nursery School Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow
23-25 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7HX 
9.4 11 reviews
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex
"My little one started nursery in January and was very hesitant at first. With the support and guidance from her room team (especially…"   Read all 11 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Little Faces Nursery School
Pontlands Park, West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 8HR 
8.2 15 reviews
Little Faces Nursery School, Chelmsford, Essex
"Before we agreed on which nursery to send our child to, we visited several in the area. Each had its positives, and a couple were almost on…"   Read all 15 reviews
  • 62 Places
Group/Owner Storal

Little Faces opened at Pontlands Park in January 2013 and is located in the beautiful grounds of Pontlands Park, with views of fields surrounding the setting. • All Year Round places - (51 weeks ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield
Cuton Hall Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford CM2 5PX 
9.1 15 reviews
Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex
"The best nursery in Chelmsford...Essex...maybe the world? My two sons went to Buttercup over an almost 2 year period, we experienced 3…"   Read all 15 reviews
  • 119 Places
Group/Owner Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten provides full and sessional day care for babies from birth up to the age of five years. Fully-qualified early years practitioners are dedicated to supporting ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Busy Bees Chelmsford
5 The Meads, Chelmsford CM2 0GT 
8.8 55 reviews
Busy Bees Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex
"Busy Bees is the best environment for my children to be cared and loved away from home. I am very pleased with the kind and dedicated…"   Read all 55 reviews
  • 99 Places
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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Galleywood
125 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NG 
8.7 5 reviews
Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex
"Buttercup is such a lovely nursery and I would recommend to anyone. From being greeted each morning, to staff knowing all the children's…"   Read all 5 reviews
  • 66 Places
Group/Owner Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten is located in scenic surroundings, ideal for a relaxed early years education and imaginative play, making the most of beautiful parkland, nature trails and botany ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford
216 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6BN 
8.2 49 reviews
Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex
"Our daughter loves going to nursery, she is so well looked after by her key worker and the rest of the staff. There is always a great…"   Read all 49 reviews
  • 102 Places
Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Springfield is a member of one of the UK’s largest childcare providers, with over 30 years’ experience. It offers children from three months to five years of age a stimulating learning ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel
St Luke's Chapel, St Lukes Way Runwell, Wickford SS11 7JJ 
8.1 1 review
Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel, Wickford, Essex
"Our daughter has been at Canopy since it opened in September 2025, shortly after she turned one year old. The service has been fantastic…"   Read review
  • 76 Places
Group/Owner Canopy Children's Nurseries

Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is a one-of-a-kind nursery in Wickford, set within a beautifully restored chapel that blends historic charm with modern design. This special setting has been thoughtfully ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Sunrise Nursery
Broomfield Primary School, School Lane, Chelmsford CM1 7DN 
  • 28 Places
Type of Nursery
  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care