
My little boy has really developed socially since being at his nursery.Rebecca O(Mother of Child)

All staff are amazing, friendly and approachable and have been brilliant in keeping in touchJ S(Mother of Child)

We are so happy with Cockleshell Nursery for our children! They are so well cared forE H(Mother of Child)

My little boy has really developed socially since being at his nursery.Rebecca O(Mother of Child)

All staff are amazing, friendly and approachable and have been brilliant in keeping in touchJ S(Mother of Child)

We are so happy with Cockleshell Nursery for our children! They are so well cared forE H(Mother of Child)

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 years. The building is very spacious and light with a dedicated baby unit, large toddler room and two preschool rooms upstairs. Each age-group has direct access to outdoor and their own garden areas.
A committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team...
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 years. The building is very spacious and light with a dedicated baby unit, large toddler room and two preschool rooms upstairs. Each age-group has direct access to outdoor and their own garden areas.
A committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for all children. They have a strong emphasis on healthy eating and well-balanced meals are provided, freshly cooked on the premises.
The team place a strong emphasis on learning through play and actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of the nursery with numerous home learning activities and events throughout the year.
The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2017.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Early Years Alliance
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Louisa Titman (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 17
Registered Charity Number
- 1096526
Total Places for Children
- 72
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesOpening 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
- There is parking to enable you to drop-off and pick-up your children. The college states that parents cars must not be left in the car park for the duration of their child's daily attendance. This does not apply to settle sessions.
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£1,046/ month(£82 / day)
There is no charge for extras such as consumables, resources, or activities for families taking up government-funded sessions. However, there is a charge for snacks and meals. Meal Costs: Lunch: £3.50 / Tea: £1.75.
There is no charge for extras such as consumables, resources, or activities for families taking up government-funded sessions. However, there is a charge for snacks and meals. Meal Costs: Lunch: £3.50 / Tea: £1.75.
An Early Session is available from 7:30 am for an additional £5.50
There is a charge for late pick-up of £20 for the first 15 minutes and £10 every five minutes thereafter.
They do not charge a registration fee; however, for fee-paying families, they do request a deposit to secure your child's place. This deposit is fully returnable and will be deducted from your final invoice, provided all notice requirements are met. Full details will be shared with you during the enrolment process.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£174
3 days per week
£1,046
5 days per week
£1,743
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- Included in this price: Dinner / Tea, Lunch and Snacks
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Cockleshell Nursery Reviews (43)
Cockleshell Nursery has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.402) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cockleshell Nursery has 43 reviews.
I have two boys, 2 and 5yrs old. My 5yr old loved this nursery when he was there and built strong relationships with staff and children. My experience with Cockleshell Nursery has been very positive throughout. We're always in conversation about our children's development and work together to...
I have two boys, 2 and 5yrs old. My 5yr old loved this nursery when he was there and built strong relationships with staff and children. My experience with Cockleshell Nursery has been very positive throughout. We're always in conversation about our children's development and work together to prepare them for life ahead. My 5 yr old was perfectly ready for school when he started, largely due to the care and guidance he received at this nursery. My 2 yr old is now in Cockleshell Nursery and loves his time there. Cockleshell Nursery has helped my family, and in some ways become part of it. They have supported us as parents and given us total peace of mind in knowing that our children are safe, happy and engaged to learn. This is a happy nursery, with happy children. I actually love it.
Thank you for those kind words, it is a pleasure to have had and still have the boys in our nursery.
Since my daughter has been attending this nursery, I have seen a huge improvement in her social and physical development. All the staff are lovely. The menus are fantastic. The activities are well thought out. Overall, the nursery has a lovely atmosphere and it's very reassuring to know my daughter...
Since my daughter has been attending this nursery, I have seen a huge improvement in her social and physical development. All the staff are lovely. The menus are fantastic. The activities are well thought out. Overall, the nursery has a lovely atmosphere and it's very reassuring to know my daughter is being so well looked after when in their care.
Thank you for your lovely review, it's good to know that all the hard work put in by the staff is so well appreciated. It's a pleasure to be part of your daughter's journey.
My daughter joined the nursery in 2016 at 8 and a half months old. Exceptional care always provided by the staff. My daughter has grown up there, learnt loads and is the person she is today. The staff have helped my daughter become the caring character she is today.
My daughter joined the nursery in 2016 at 8 and a half months old. Exceptional care always provided by the staff. My daughter has grown up there, learnt loads and is the person she is today. The staff have helped my daughter become the caring character she is today.
Thank you for your kind words, it has been a pleasure to be a part of her journey and to watch her grow.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 22 Jul 2026
In April and May 2026, we invited families at our early years settings to share their honest feedback through our Parent/Carer Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which received 325 responses,...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Early Years Alliance
- 28 Apr 2023Recipient: Early Years Alliance
- 31 Mar 2020Recipient: Early Years Alliance
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