Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd

30 Somerset Road, Laindon, Basildon SS15 6PE
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9.8 47 Reviews
  • Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd, Basildon
Munchkins Laindon offers top quality childcare in a setting just 800m from Laindon station, and a 3 minute drive to access the A127, where every child matters and is treated as an individual in a safe and secure environment.

The beautiful, award-winning nursery cares for children aged 3 months to 4 years in a wonderful bespoke setting. Their ethos is for the children to enjoy an environment that all feel welcomed, loved and stimulated in, where every child is treated as an individual with their interests and sparks encouraged and developed.

The rooms are warm and inviting with natural resources and neutral tones to create a warm, cosy environment. They encourage all children to be curious, with open-ended resources to develop every child's imagination whilst developing each child's emotional well being by providing a loving, caring environment.

The nursery's inspiring outdoor area enables children to explore and be physical, with extensive wooden play resources including a mud kitchen, A frame, large walk-in sandpit. The baby Munchkins have their own separate garden area, which is filled with carefully thought out age-appropriate resources which enable physical development.

Munchkins, has achieved the accolade of BEST NURSERY IN ESSEX 2020, which they are extremely proud of, voted for by parents! Along with this award, the team are all working towards a year long "Just Quality" accreditation examining the impact they make upon children and how they can enhance their learning and development.

The team is also Makaton trained and sign daily to develop communication and language from babies to Pre schoolers. They are also working towards becoming one of the first Makaton friendly settings in Essex.

Munchkins looking forward to showing you around!
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Molly Fether (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery directly for more information.

  • Please contact the nursery directly for more information.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • On street parking from 2pm, and spaces on private drive way.

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd Reviews (47)

9.8

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd has 47 reviews.

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Review from Hayley W (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Munchkins Nursery since she was 7 months and is now almost 3. She gets so excited to go in every day to see her friends and play. Almost weekly, she is learning something new, and the staff are so accommodating to my daughter's challenges and growing needs with her age.
Couldn't recommend them enough.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, we are over the moon that your little one is so settled!
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Review from Karen S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School are full of warmth, and provide great care and build confidence in all their little munchkins. The staff are kind, the facilities are safe, and I am confident in the care provided and so grateful that our daughter is so happy and excited to be there.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, we are over the moon that your little one is so settled!
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Review from Gemma F (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A home from home!
The children are definitely the focus to all who work there and the core values are evident around the nursery.
From the first day my little boy started, he settled in really well and quickly, he goes in happy and smiley, and doesn't usually want to leave when I pick him up at
the end of the school day. His key worker is kind and caring, I couldn't fault her, he always smiles when she comes to the door to collect him or if she's not there he always looks for her. He is coming along really well with his speech and enjoys playing with his friends. The team overall are amazing, polite, helpful and always make my son feel safe and content. They are so encouraging when it comes to your child's learning and development they are always open to listening to new ideas on what your child does or has learnt at home to add to their little routine at nursery.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you so much for leaving us such a kind review. We are so pleased to hear that your little one is thriving and settled.
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Review from Dan S (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery! Our son has been going here for just over a year and is thriving.
The staff at Munchkins Nursery are incredibly kind and supportive. Our son recently had difficulty adjusting to a new room, but everyone has been patient and understanding.
We consistently notice and feel genuine care
for his well-being whenever we interact with the team.
Would highly recommend.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you so much for leaving us such a kind review, we appreciate you for taking the time to do so. We are pleased to hear your little one is thriving here at Munchkins.
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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursey. Friendly, clean, spacious and great activities. Great at keeping parents up to date. Our little one is so happy here and has settled in so well thanks to the amazing staff. 100% recommend.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you so much for leaving us such a kind review, it means the world! We are ever so pleased that your little one is so happy and settled here at Munchkins!
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly wonderful nursery. My son has attended Munchkins since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it. He has formed such a great bond with the staff as they are kind and engaged. He feels at home there and we have never had to worry that he is in the best care.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you so much for leaving us such a kind review! It means the world!
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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Heading into the last month of my daughter attending the nursery and I can only praise just how incredible it has been for her.
From starting nursery as a very shy, clingy little girl to developing into the most confident, bright and independent child has been amazing. They've helped her grow in her
own way, allowing her the freedom to be her own person whilst guiding her in the right way.
She eats incredibly well, with nutritious food and has learned so much too! She has absolutely thrived at Munchkins and I'll be so sad to see her leave the setting but just feel so proud of how well she's grown since being there.
They've helped to get her school ready, to instill so much self-confidence and belief in herself that I just know she'll carry with her as she gets older. I could go on singing their praises!
Thank you Munchkins from the bottom of my heart, for everything you've all done for my child and the advice throughout the years. We will be eternally grateful!
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your Munchkins journey as a family. We are so pleased your little one has had the best nursery chapter. Providing exceptional…read more
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Review from Jennifer A (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience has always been a positive one. My son was very sad when he first started but the team were brilliant and gave lots of reassurance and within no time he now runs in to his key worker! I'm always made to feel I can ring and check he's okay and no question is a silly one. Everyone is polite
and helpful, making my son feel safe and content.
Reply from Lottie Hayward, Marketing at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery, this means so much to us and our team! I'm so pleased to hear your little one has settled in so well and has a brilliant attachment with…read more
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Review from Tayla Z (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School since September 2022. When viewing nurseries in the local area Munchkins stood out miles above every other I visited. Having worked in a setting myself in the past I knew what I did and didn’t want and Munchkins ticked every box.
Warm and homely
setting, kind staff who were able to answer all of my questions and queries as a nervous first time mother leaving her child in a nursery setting. Absolutely fabulous team, my son is currently in early walkers and the girls always go above and beyond and my little boy basically runs into nursery every day so excited to learn, play and be part of the setting. Thanks so much everyone.
Reply from Liz Makins, Owner at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you so much for your review and for giving so much detail about your and your munchkin's experience at nursery. We are so proud of the high-quality care and love our team provides for our…read more
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Munchkins. The staff have been wonderful all the way through and they give our son the encouragement and support that is needed, we have seen him come on leaps and bounds since joining last year. Thank you.
Reply from Liz Makins, Owner at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Hi Rachel
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It is wonderful to hear that our munchkins come on leaps and bounds when they are with us. Makes everything worthwhile!
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Review from Alex A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Munchkins shortly after it opened and is now at school. My son is now at Munchkins. I cannot explain how amazing this place is. The staff feel like family and have formed bonds with my children and myself which will last way beyond the nursery years. The setting is beautiful and
the staff cannot do enough for the children in their care. Even in hard times, we have been fully supported by the management and staff. I would recommend Munchkins 100%.
Reply from Liz Makins, Owner at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Hi Alex
Thank you for your wonderful review. We have loved caring for both of the children and you are very much ingrained in the munchkins family.
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Review from Eva C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Munchkins it’s a great setting for early years children. My daughter joined during lockdown and I found it difficult not being able to see her in the setting, especially in the first few weeks. The staff reassured me with regular updates and the daily portal is amazing. I can
see how much my daughter's confidence has grown since attending Munchkins and I feel completely at ease when dropping her off and collecting her. She asks to go to nursery on her days off and you can’t ask for more than that.
Reply from Liz Makins, Owner at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Hi Eva
Many thanks for you wonderful review and it means a lot to our team. That’s really made us laugh that your little one wants to come every day and definitely makes our work worthwhile!
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started this nursery nearly a year ago when he was 18 months old, due to COVID I could only drop at the door so he would get a upset and took longer than usual to settle, the girls were amazing in making sure they did everything they could to help settle him and keeping my updated constantly.
Now he loves it, the level of care they put into each child is exactly what you want as a parent. He’s always doing lots of different activities and they are posted with pictures on the parent app so I can follow throughout the day. Very supportive with potty training. I have had a very positive experience with all the staff and this nursery.
Reply from Liz Makins, Owner at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you A K for your 5 star review, we are delighted that you gave us this score. Lockdown was a very worrying time, especially for little ones transitioning from home to nursery. We are just so…read more
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in the middle of the pandemic and she’s thrived.
The friends she’s made, the things she’s learning and knowing she’s in such a great learning environment whilst we work lessens my mental load no end.
Thank you to the staff for looking after her so well, even if it does include
a lot of sand in her hair
Reply from Liz Makins, Owner at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Thank you Sarah for your review. We are delighted that your Munchkin is so happy and settled with us and you as a parent have the confidence that she is happy, safe and secure.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Munchkins for 6 months now and he absolutely loves it. His progress and development since attending is remarkable. We cannot praise the staff enough for all their efforts. The daily updates on the parent app are fantastic and we find it very reassuring to see how happy he
is through the day. We are so happy we chose Munchkins.
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Review from Samm E (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been part of Laindon Munchkins since she was 9 months old and loves it! She only goes one day a week but settled really nicely with the team. Everyone is helpful and inquiries are always dealt with quickly. I like that we get real time updates and photos during the day so we aren't
left wondering what she ate or drank or how she was feeling that day.
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Review from Kayleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attending Munchkins since shortly after his 1st birthday. He has moved up through every room and is now due to leave in September for school. Every step of the way Munchkins have been absolutely brilliant for his development.
The staff are friendly, open and honest, any issues he has had
over the years have been dealt with by the staff with amazing support and guidance to us as parents without being overbearing.
The outdoor spaces are amazing with plenty of provision for water play in the summer and a huge sandpit (which our son loves). Arts and crafts often come home, and many different cultures and holidays are celebrated and learnt about. The day is well balanced between learning and fun and our son has come on leaps and bounds during his time at Munchkins and we will all miss it for sure come September.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the nursery. Always kept very updated. They are always reassuring and building on confidence with the children which is lovely to see. Staff are always very happy to answer any questions. Overall very happy with the service and care provided. Would highly recommend.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was quite anxious at the idea of sending my child to nursery, but when I went to check Munchkins it looked lovely and everyone was super nice and smiley, the children seemed very at ease and comfortable with them too. After 4 months of attending I can say my child really enjoys it, he smiles as soon
as he sees the girls working there, he walks to the door on his own and the girls all seem to genuinely care for him. I'm really happy we decided to send him there and I feel comfortable going to work knowing he's well looked after and entertained. I would really recommend.
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Review from Fiona H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends weekly and loves her time at Munchkins, she often talks about her friends and keyworkers when at home. It's a lovely setting and my only issue is that she only goes one day a week!
Reply from Liz Makins, Owner at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd
Ha, Ha! Thank you Fiona for taking the time to write this review! We really appreciate your feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.779)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10 for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.979 for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.979
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd

What is the Age Range of Children that Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd accepts?

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd Open?

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd have capacity for?

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Somerset Rd to the centre of Basildon?

2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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