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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 sure there is wonder in every moment.
During their time at the nursery, children are encouraged to explore and play in a way that promotes independent thinking and confidence, aiming to inspire them to love learning, now and for the rest of their...
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 sure there is wonder in every moment.
During their time at the nursery, children are encouraged to explore and play in a way that promotes independent thinking and confidence, aiming to inspire them to love learning, now and for the rest of their lives. This is facilitated by the impressively large outdoor spaces, mud kitchens, vegetable patches and Forest areas - which is the nursery's pride and joy!
It is not just the little ones who Kindred encourage to be passionate, life long learners. The team of incredible staff aim to continuously grow and develop, taking part in training programmes run by childcare and EYFS experts. They are the heart of the Kindred family and what makes the nursery the wonderful place it is. They are dedicated to providing the best experience for both children and families, giving you the peace of mind that your child is given the best possible start.
Kindred Rayleigh is located in the heart of Rayleigh in a beautifully converted, detached Victorian house, with its own private car park.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Kindred Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Abbey Buckley & Jodie Openshaw (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 15
Total Places for Children
- 64
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Ample onsite parking available
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school Reviews (39)
Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school has 39 reviews.
All of my children have attended this nursery purely on the fact the staff and setting are amazing. Each member of staff is a credit to this nursery and know my children are happy and safe in the setting. The garden is perfect and love that the children spend lots of time outside. My children love...
All of my children have attended this nursery purely on the fact the staff and setting are amazing. Each member of staff is a credit to this nursery and know my children are happy and safe in the setting. The garden is perfect and love that the children spend lots of time outside. My children love the meals they have, and they have a good variety as well as healthy snacks throughout the day.
Thank you for your kind review. It is the greatest accolade when a parent is happy with the care we provide and registers younger sibling with us. We care for all our children as if they were our own and we see ourselves as one big happy Kindred family. We love being a free-flow nursery, ensuring...
Thank you for your kind review. It is the greatest accolade when a parent is happy with the care we provide and registers younger sibling with us. We care for all our children as if they were our own and we see ourselves as one big happy Kindred family. We love being a free-flow nursery, ensuring that our outside space is always accessible to our little ones. We shall pass your complements onto our chef and it's wonderful to hear that your children love their meals from our accredited menu.
Amazing so far - my daughter just started and everyone has been amazing helping her settle as this is all new for her. Safety is on point, and can't thank the staff enough. So far, the place looks okay, and the facilities seem fine.
Amazing so far - my daughter just started and everyone has been amazing helping her settle as this is all new for her. Safety is on point, and can't thank the staff enough. So far, the place looks okay, and the facilities seem fine.
Thank you for your kind review. It's wonderful to hear that your daughter is settling well with us in her home from home. We will always follow your lead as her parent so please let us know if there is anything else you would like us to to. We look forward to being a part of her early years adventure and to helping her grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder.
We have two children at Kindred and could not speak higher of the quality of care that they both receive. They both absolutely love going in, they have so much fun, and the days are always so varied and carefully thought out. Would recommend it to any parent looking for a great place to send their...
We have two children at Kindred and could not speak higher of the quality of care that they both receive. They both absolutely love going in, they have so much fun, and the days are always so varied and carefully thought out. Would recommend it to any parent looking for a great place to send their children to, best compliment we can give is that you drop your children off and you don't worry about them at all because of how well they are looked after.
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. You are correct with your statement about that being the best complement. We are one big happy family here at Kindred Rayleigh and we care for all our children as if they were our own whilst they are with is at their home from home. Happy children...
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. You are correct with your statement about that being the best complement. We are one big happy family here at Kindred Rayleigh and we care for all our children as if they were our own whilst they are with is at their home from home. Happy children means happy parents and happy staff. Thank you for letting us be a part of our children's early years journey. Here's to them both continuing to grow and thrive through the creation of awe and wonder moments!
My baby started Nursey at Rayleigh Kindred in the babies room. I was extremely apprehensive and worried about him starting. All I can say is that the staff have all been absolutely wonderful, I can tell that they really care for my little boy. He now gets very excited when we arrive at Nursey, I...
My baby started Nursey at Rayleigh Kindred in the babies room. I was extremely apprehensive and worried about him starting. All I can say is that the staff have all been absolutely wonderful, I can tell that they really care for my little boy. He now gets very excited when we arrive at Nursey, I can tell he has a great day and often wonder what he is missing out on during his day off. Thank you to all the amazing staff.
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate how difficult it can be leaving your precious little one in our care in his home from home but we are one big happy family here at Kindred Rayleigh and we care for all out little ones as if they were our own. Thank you so much for being a part of it and...
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate how difficult it can be leaving your precious little one in our care in his home from home but we are one big happy family here at Kindred Rayleigh and we care for all out little ones as if they were our own. Thank you so much for being a part of it and for allowing us to be part of your son's early years journey. Here's to him making memories, and creating moments of awe and wonder while he grows and thrives.
We were initially apprehensive about sending our 18-month-old to nursery. He's naturally shy and clings to us at home, earning the nickname 'our little koala.' However, the staff at Kindred Rayleigh have been incredible! They've patiently encouraged him to explore and socialise at his own pace....
We were initially apprehensive about sending our 18-month-old to nursery. He's naturally shy and clings to us at home, earning the nickname 'our little koala.' However, the staff at Kindred Rayleigh have been incredible! They've patiently encouraged him to explore and socialise at his own pace. With just two half-days a week, the change in him has been remarkable. He plays with other children, feeds himself, and is visibly happier. Thank you all for making his transition so smooth.
Thank you for your kind review. We love how you've nicknamed him 'your little Koala'! We truly see all our staff, children and their families as one big Kindred Rayleigh family and we love the atmosphere it creates for our little ones and our team. It's a privilege to be part of his early years...
Thank you for your kind review. We love how you've nicknamed him 'your little Koala'! We truly see all our staff, children and their families as one big Kindred Rayleigh family and we love the atmosphere it creates for our little ones and our team. It's a privilege to be part of his early years journey and we look forward to helping him grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder.
It can't be faulted.
The nursery has an app for all parents to access, this allows you to see your child's daily activities and interactions when they ate, slept, had a...
It can't be faulted.
The nursery has an app for all parents to access, this allows you to see your child's daily activities and interactions when they ate, slept, had a nappy change, had medicine etc.
We are overjoyed to hear that you could not be happier with the service we provide to your family. We love our app and how we can keep you updated with everything your child has been up to during the day and share those amazing awe and wonder moments with you. Thank you for your kind review.
My daughter started Kindred in March 2024 and I was so nervous but I didn’t need to be at all. They were so welcoming and really took the time to get to know me and my daughter. They always keep me updated with her day and how she’s getting on. I’m so happy she started here after a not-so-happy...
My daughter started Kindred in March 2024 and I was so nervous but I didn’t need to be at all. They were so welcoming and really took the time to get to know me and my daughter. They always keep me updated with her day and how she’s getting on. I’m so happy she started here after a not-so-happy start with a childminder. I can see that my daughter is getting more confident and learning so many new skills. Couldn’t be happier!
Thank you so much for your kind review, it is great to hear how the team at Kindred Rayleigh has helped you not to feel nervous anymore and at ease. We always ensure we get to know not just your child but you also so we can build a wonderful partnership, this helps us to work together to create...
Thank you so much for your kind review, it is great to hear how the team at Kindred Rayleigh has helped you not to feel nervous anymore and at ease. We always ensure we get to know not just your child but you also so we can build a wonderful partnership, this helps us to work together to create those important awe and wonder moments at every opportunity. We love that we can send parents updates of what your child has been up to during the day through our amazing app, we are pleased that you are enjoying the updates. Thank you for choosing us for your daughter's nursery journey.
My child is so shy, however, after a little while she settled into nursery and loves it so much. She is so excited to go and is constantly asking about the teachers, which is such a credit to them as she’s incredibly nervous around people she isn’t comfortable with. I’m always given feedback that...
My child is so shy, however, after a little while she settled into nursery and loves it so much. She is so excited to go and is constantly asking about the teachers, which is such a credit to them as she’s incredibly nervous around people she isn’t comfortable with. I’m always given feedback that she is so bubbly and chatty, which means I know she’s comfortable!
Thank you for your lovely review. It is amazing to hear how much your daughter has settled into Kindred Rayleigh and how the team has supported her to feel comfortable. We always make sure we get to know each child so we can support them the best we can, this helps to create those wonderful awe and wonder moments. Thank you for choosing us for your daughter's nursery journey.
I was incredibly anxious putting my 9-month-old into nursery but the staff couldn't do more to ease my worries; sending regular updates (with plenty of detail), photos and answering any questions I had.
They have...
I was incredibly anxious putting my 9-month-old into nursery but the staff couldn't do more to ease my worries; sending regular updates (with plenty of detail), photos and answering any questions I had.
They have gone above and beyond to help my child reach milestones which were raised as a concern in a health check and they did this without hesitation. Not only do they continue to assist with further milestones, they evidence this too and are so enthusiastic when these are met.
Friendly, caring, happy, enthusiastic, empathetic are just a few words I would use to describe the staff and they are the reason I can go to work and focus on my job as opposed to worrying about my child.
The fact my child always goes into nursery with a smile on their face quite frankly says it all!
Our son has thrived since going to nursery, despite this being for only a couple of days a week. His speech has come on massively and he is always happy upon drop off, comfortable around staff and able to go to the activities set up for the day, with a great outdoor area for the children to play...
If we have ever had to get in touch with the nursery about anything, it has always been handled professionally and we have been kept updated at all times. If anyone was to look for nursery recommendations, we would certainly recommend Kindred Rayleigh Nursery and Pre-school and continue to speak highly of this nursery.
We love what we do at Kindred Rayleigh and all the team will be pleased to hear that your son is so settled and happy with us in his home from home. We create a firm foundation for our little ones early years learning and it's through play and...
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.We love what we do at Kindred Rayleigh and all the team will be pleased to hear that your son is so settled and happy with us in his home from home. We create a firm foundation for our little ones early years learning and it's through play and creating moments of awe and wonder that they can develop their imaginations, creativity and curiosity so that they can grow and thrive.
Since my daughter started attending during COVID restrictions, I cannot fault the staff here. I have been made to feel welcome as a parent, been kept up to date at all stages of my child’s progress and daily activities and most importantly, my daughter loves coming to nursery. The staff make great...
Since my daughter started attending during COVID restrictions, I cannot fault the staff here. I have been made to feel welcome as a parent, been kept up to date at all stages of my child’s progress and daily activities and most importantly, my daughter loves coming to nursery. The staff make great bonds with the children, which is evident from the moment we walk in the door each morning.
We love what we do at Kindred and we're so pleased that you can see this in how we care for the most important thing in your life. We are here to give all out little ones the best early years foundation that we can and we do this by helping them create moments of...
Thank you for you kind review.We love what we do at Kindred and we're so pleased that you can see this in how we care for the most important thing in your life. We are here to give all out little ones the best early years foundation that we can and we do this by helping them create moments of awe and wonder so they can grow and thrive. Our amazing parent app helps us to stay in contact with you as parents so you know what's been going on, from the little everyday things to the big milestones. Thank you for your support and for being part of our Kindred Rayleigh family.
The staff are beyond fantastic – genuinely loving and caring towards the children, it’s so good to know your child is in the best hands while you are at work. The kids are always doing fun...
The staff are beyond fantastic – genuinely loving and caring towards the children, it’s so good to know your child is in the best hands while you are at work. The kids are always doing fun activities and are kept really busy. Our son's routine is well respected, communication and feedback is great.
Our son runs in the door now in the mornings and is so happy and confident – and we have no doubt this is in part due to the supportive environment they provide.
We would be quick to recommend Kindred Rayleigh to anyone looking for a caring, supportive, educational environment for their child.
We are so happy that your son is settled with us and as a result, you are content to leave him in our care. We are one big happy family at Kindred Rayleigh. As such we treat all our little ones as if they were our own. It's our mission to provide...
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.We are so happy that your son is settled with us and as a result, you are content to leave him in our care. We are one big happy family at Kindred Rayleigh. As such we treat all our little ones as if they were our own. It's our mission to provide our children with the best early years foundation and we encourage this by supporting them to grow and thrive and use their curiosity, creativity and imagination to create moments of awe and wonder. We love our parent app and how it makes it so easy for two-way communication.
My son has recently started nursery and so far I am enjoying the experience. I was weary, at first, thinking he wasn't ready but every day he's been coming home with a smile on his face and maybe a new nursery rhyme or two he's learnt. The staff have been very friendly and good at putting my mind...
My son has recently started nursery and so far I am enjoying the experience. I was weary, at first, thinking he wasn't ready but every day he's been coming home with a smile on his face and maybe a new nursery rhyme or two he's learnt. The staff have been very friendly and good at putting my mind at ease about how he's doing. Cannot complain so far. The food he's eating is good and is helping mix up his palate. He seems to be loving the outside space (lovely big garden) and, as an only child, the social aspect for him has been lovely. His speech has come on leaps and bounds since he has been attending. Overall very good experience and would highly recommend.
Thank you for your kind words and your recommendation. All the team at Kindred Rayleigh see ourselves as one big happy family and that is the atmosphere we strive for. We are that home from home where we care for your precious little ones and it is our mission to help them all grow and thrive.
What a wonderful nursery! From the minute my daughter joined, she was made to feel so welcome and valued. They do so many activities, including teaching her Spanish. They have helped her so much with her eating choices and confidence to explore new food. Our only regret is that we didn't send her...
We will definitely be sending our son here in the future and recommend to family and friends. Thank you again everyone at Kindred Rayleigh.
Thank you for your kind review. We are all one big happy family at Kindred Rayleigh and all the team will be so pleased to hear that your daughter is settled and happy as part of it. We love what we do and helping little ones explore and create moments of awe and wonder so they can grow and thrive...
Thank you for your kind review. We are all one big happy family at Kindred Rayleigh and all the team will be so pleased to hear that your daughter is settled and happy as part of it. We love what we do and helping little ones explore and create moments of awe and wonder so they can grow and thrive is the greatest achievement we can have. We look forward to welcoming your son in the future and please do recommend away and don't forget about the recommend a friend discount you can receive, please ask the manager and the team for info.
The key workers are all amazing and communication is great. Since our daughter started at nursery we have seen her development take off, she loves the staff and has formed some great relationships with her fellow toddlers too.
The key workers are all amazing and communication is great. Since our daughter started at nursery we have seen her development take off, she loves the staff and has formed some great relationships with her fellow toddlers too.
Thank you for your kind review. Our mission at Kindred is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder where little ones and grow and thrive and we are so pleased you can see this happening through your daughter's development. We are just one big happy family at Kindred Rayleigh.
Excellent nursery! My daughter has been going there for almost 2 years, she loves the staff and is always keen to tell me what she learnt today when she gets home. I looked at a lot of nurseries before I found this one and I'm so glad I found them. She has developed so much since going there and I...
Excellent nursery! My daughter has been going there for almost 2 years, she loves the staff and is always keen to tell me what she learnt today when she gets home. I looked at a lot of nurseries before I found this one and I'm so glad I found them. She has developed so much since going there and I can see the bond she has with staff members. Their communication is excellent and I can keep up to date with how she is getting on during each day. I know she'll be ready for school because she's been at Kindred.
Thank you so much for your kind review. The whole team at Kindred Rayleigh will be so pleased to hear your daughter has been so happy whilst in their home-from-home environment and within our Kindred family. We love being able to share on our parent app, the moments of awe and wonder that she's created so you can see her grow and thrive.
Our 13-month-old started nursery at Kindred Rayleigh in March this year. Before she started, my wife and I had all the worries I’m sure most parents have - whether she’d eat or sleep, how she’d react to such a big change, if she’d ever settle in etc. I’m pleased to say, however, that generally...
Our 13-month-old started nursery at Kindred Rayleigh in March this year. Before she started, my wife and I had all the worries I’m sure most parents have - whether she’d eat or sleep, how she’d react to such a big change, if she’d ever settle in etc. I’m pleased to say, however, that generally speaking she’s settled in really well, and this of course is all owing to Kindred Rayleigh and especially the amazing Curiosity Crescent Team. We can’t thank them enough for their expert care, and, whilst it’s early days still, it’s definitely had a noticeable impact on our 13-month-old's progress. Besides the care, we’ve been really impressed by the level of communication - the team always take the time to explain how the day has gone, and always have suggestions as to what they could try changing. As for during the day, the app is brilliant, and it’s so reassuring to see how she’s eating, sleeping etc. rather than waiting until pick-up. Really happy that we’ve chosen Kindred Rayleigh!
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. All the team at Kindred Rayleigh will be so pleased to hear that your little one has settled so well into our Kindred Family. We love what we do and we're glad it shows that we're here to inspire and nourish those moments of awe and wonder to help...
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. All the team at Kindred Rayleigh will be so pleased to hear that your little one has settled so well into our Kindred Family. We love what we do and we're glad it shows that we're here to inspire and nourish those moments of awe and wonder to help your daughter grow in every way possible. Sharing information is important and we love our parent app as it gives us the opportunity to let you know all the important info as well as make sure you don't miss out on special moments. Don't forget that you can also upload photos/videos of your adventures whilst at home, we'd love to see them.
My daughter has been attending the nursery since 2020 and absolutely loves it. After looking at various nurseries I fell in love with Kindred Rayleigh because of the big smiles that greeted me in every room from children and staff and the facilities and outside space which are incredible. She...
My daughter has been attending the nursery since 2020 and absolutely loves it. After looking at various nurseries I fell in love with Kindred Rayleigh because of the big smiles that greeted me in every room from children and staff and the facilities and outside space which are incredible. She started in the baby room which was like home from home with a sensory room which is excellent. She is now in the toddler room and she has a different adventure every day. Her development has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are so kind and caring and I highly recommend this nursery.
I have nothing but praise for Kindred Rayleigh. The staff are approachable and informative and my child loves going every day. I am constantly informed of my child’s progress and have seen his development come on so much since he has been attending.
I have nothing but praise for Kindred Rayleigh. The staff are approachable and informative and my child loves going every day. I am constantly informed of my child’s progress and have seen his development come on so much since he has been attending.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 07 Nov 2025
At Kindred Nurseries, we are passionate about providing home cooked meals that are varied and nutritionally balanced. We believe that introducing healthy eating habits from an early age is key...
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Kindred Nurseries
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Kindred Nurseries
- 28 Apr 2023Recipient: Kindred Nurseries
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Meet the Team (2)

Hello, I'm Abby and I have worked with children since 2009.
I qualified as a Level 3 when I was 17 having started as an apprentice. I progressed...
Hello, I'm Abby and I have worked with children since 2009.
I qualified as a Level 3 when I was 17 having started as an apprentice. I progressed further in my career into a Room Leader role and was then honoured to step into management as the Deputy Manager where I strive to achieve the best for all our families.
I love working alongside parents and carers and making them feel comfortable leaving their most precious child with us. I absolutely love being a part of each child's journey and watching them grow and develop over their time spent with us. It never gets any easier saying goodbye when they start their new adventure at a big school.
Kindred continuously offer training opportunities to support my progression to achieve being the best I can be. I am now a mummy myself, and my little girl joins me in the Kindred family.

Hello, I'm Jodie and I have been working at Kindred Rayleigh for almost 7 years. I am passionate about Early Years Education, and this is the...
Hello, I'm Jodie and I have been working at Kindred Rayleigh for almost 7 years. I am passionate about Early Years Education, and this is the inspiration for me achieving my BA (Hons) in Early Years Education.
I have completed lots of other courses to further myself and provide our children with the best early years experience, some of which include Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, Makaton, and Forest School Leader.
I believe a child's early years are the initial embers that spark a lifelong passion for learning. It's my privilege to share this time with both the children and our team every day.
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