Blooming Futures Daycare

Silver Street, Braintree CM7 4BP
Review Us
9.8 23 Reviews
  • Blooming Futures Daycare, Braintree
Blooming Futures Daycare offers a nurturing, play-rich environment rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, where children are seen as capable, curious, and full of potential. With thoughtfully designed spaces and a child-led curriculum which inspires exploration, creativity, and confident early learning through meaningful experiences and strong family connections.
Show Blooming Futures Daycare on the Map

Funding & Fees

From: 2 school days 9-3pm, term-time only, government funded £0 fees or additional charges.

The new September 2025 working parents 30 hours funded childcare support offers significant savings for families, reducing nursery fees and easing financial pressures. This initiative allows eligible parents to access up to 30 hours of free childcare per week, leading to substantial cost reductions compared to previous rates. As a result, many families will experience a noticeable decrease in nursery expenses, making quality early childhood education more affordable and accessible, and supporting working parents in balancing their careers and family life.

Contact Blooming Futures Daycare to get a personalised quote.

Contact Blooming Futures Daycare to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Blooming Futures Daycare Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Louise Fraser (Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 26

Age Range

  • from 0 years 7 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking at Blooming Futures Daycare is conveniently available directly in front of the facility along the roadway. Additionally, there is available parking on the adjacent streets opposite the premises.

Blooming Futures Daycare Reviews (23)

9.8

Blooming Futures Daycare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blooming Futures Daycare has 23 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 21
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 23
  • 10
  • 22
  • 23
  • 0
Reviewer Connection to Blooming Futures Daycare
  • 22
  • 1
Total of 23, showing 1-20
Review from V H (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandchildren are very happy at the nursery. They love all their teachers and the staff are kind and very caring with the children. They take part in lots of interesting activities. They particularly enjoy the social activity. The outdoor space is lovely. I am very pleased with how they are gently
preparing my oldest Grandchild for school.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I went to my daughters first proper parents evening last week at her primary school and want to give credit to Blooming Futures.
Her teacher said that whatever her nursery were doing before joining school have definitely gave her a 'strong start in school'. She is doing amazing and that's because
she started knowing all the 'basics' like phonics and writing her name which the Blooming Futures team taught her.
I can tell already my son who attends has learnt so much from you and the talking tots sessions he does too. So honestly, thank you all so much!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jade T (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at the nursery have been so lovely to our son. He has special educational needs and the staff have helped by making adjustments to accommodate his needs and also with doing paperwork for his One Plan and EHCP application ready for him to start school.


We really love that being a small

nursery all the staff really know our son well and he has a connection with them all. We are kept updated well each day with what he has been doing and how he is progressing.


It feels like the girls at the nursery really know our son and care about him.

  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care and support our little boy has received at this fantastic nursery. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. It's clear how much they genuinely care about each child and their individual development.Since starting here,
our son has absolutely thrived. His confidence has grown so much, and his speech and language have come on leaps and bounds. We're constantly amazed at how much he's learning and how excited he is to share what he's been doing each day. The team provide such engaging, thoughtful activities that really encourage his progress in a fun and nurturing environment.The staff are always approachable and more than happy to help with any questions or needs we've had. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and their communication with us as parents has been excellent throughout.We would highly recommend this nursery to any family looking for a caring, supportive, and enriching setting for their child.5
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from F K (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely little nursery I have 2 children which attend both enjoy it very much and happily run in every morning. All the staff are very friendly and they offer a good range of activities for the children, including plenty of outside time.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Tamsyn D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a teacher I know quality when I see it. The Staff at Blooming Futures Daycare have been both professional and nurturing as our child has settled into nursery life. Thank you for everything that you do - it makes a big difference to our day knowing that our child is being so well looked after.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really kind and attentive staff. Great communication via the app or directly from the staff.


They have great scheduled days of learning through play.


Always deliver a variety of healthy nutritional foods.


My little one absolutely loves it and comes home beaming!


It's a small facility but I feel

has everything they need at their age of development. Looking forward to seeing how my daughter progresses there.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The ladies who work in the nursery on a daily basis are lovely in particular Louise. They organise a good range of activities. Louise and the other ladies helped my daughter settle very quickly, and we are very pleased with her progress.
We are very disappointed that Fridays were offered to us and
then taken away again, as this has made life quite difficult for us.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child went to Blooming Futures from 12- 24 months. She loved Park, Louise and staff and was very happy throughout her time. I loved the updates on the app and was always so happy to collect a smiling, excited toddler at the end of the day.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my son starting with Blooming futures last year he has settled really well thanks to the lovely staff who have encouraged and nurtured him especially on his bad days. Their concept of learning and teaching is the reason I chose Blooming Futures at the start and they haven't disappointed. Isaac
enjoys the variety of activities available and he's always provided with nutricious food & snacks.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at blooming are so welcoming and very reassuring.
Leaving your child in someone else's care is so important to get right. I have made the right choice choosing blooming. They truly go above and beyond. The staff are so caring with my son and cater to his every need as well as making sure
we are happy.
They keep you updated and upload photos to the app. It's lovely to see what he gets up to.
I know they keep him busy as I see the girls setting up many activities. He loves it there!
Thankyou so much thar you have done for him already. You are truley an amazing team!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Blooming Futures has been a wonderful experience for our little girl. From the very start, the caring and dedicated staff have worked to make our child feel happy, safe, and supported every day. The nursery has a warm atmosphere and brilliant communication-daily updates and photos truly help us feel
involved and we love them!
The facilities are fantastic, especially the garden and the variety of activities that encourage learning and fun. Nutritious meals are always a highlight for our child, and we feel confident in the nursery's strong commitment to safety and wellbeing.
Our child is thriving, developing new skills, making friends, and comes home smiling every day. We would definitely recommend it!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not fault this nursery at all. My son is so excited to go each day. I've not had a bad experience with this nursery, all of the girls who work there are so lovely, kind and caring and do a fantastic job. I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone in the local area.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Morgyn G (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not recommend Blooming Futures to other parents more. Our son runs into nursery excited everyday, what more could you ask for? Any issues we have had have been dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Grace R (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Blooming futures to all parents and children. My son has had exceptional care from the start.
All the girls who work within the nursery do their best to insure he has had a great day whilst learning many new things. He has come on incredibly development wise and continues to learn
new skills at nursery, I particularly like that the nursery work with us and what we're doing at home to give my son the best experience.
My son always comes home smiling and telling everyone who's he's been playing with and what he's eaten that day which always smells and sounds delicious.
As parents my husband and I look forward to receiving our sons day through an app on our phones looking at pictures of what he's been doing and reading everything he has done and eaten.
I will not hesitate to send my new baby to this nursery as I know they will be well cared for as if they're in their own home.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attends Blooming Futures and we couldn't be happier. The care, learning, and overall environment are exceptional. The setting is clean, safe, and beautifully designed with fantastic outdoor space. She is thriving thanks to the well-structured, engaging activities and excellent learning
support. The staff are kind, professional, and truly invested in each child. Resources and equipment are stimulating, and the food provided is healthy and well-balanced. Management is responsive and communicates clearly with parents, while safeguarding is taken seriously and handled with great care. We feel completely confident leaving her here each day, knowing she is safe, happy, and developing wonderfully. We feel very lucky to have found Blooming Futures. My daughter is happy, learning, and flourishing - we couldn't ask for more.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Molly G (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since March 2024, and her progress since she's started the nursery has been brilliant, she absolutely loves the nursery so much it's so lovely.


The staff are all so friendly & amazing, they all care for the children so much and all go above and beyond!


We love seeing the daily diary updates with all the pictures, what they have to eat, what they've done.


The food they get served at the nursery is outstanding, it all sounds incredible!!


They have a lovely big garden, growing their own fruit and vegetables and lots of space for so many activities.


Simply cannot recommend this nursery, thankyou all so much for being like our second family & for helping my daughter strive!!

  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl attended this nursery she loved the friendly staff who go over and beyond, they took good care of her she was so happy I loved seeing her bonds and friendships she formed with staff and children she really enjoyed all the activities they done from cooking, painting, messy play and garden
play in their gorgeous outdoor space. It's a friendly warm nursery, home from home vibe my little girl learnt so much helped her development and getting school ready 100% recommend this nursery to anybody.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would thoroughly recommend Blooming Futures to parents choosing their child's nursery. The staff are so friendly, attentive and enthusiastic. They offer a nutritious seasonal menu encouraging the children to try varied flavours and textures.
Great facilities and outdoor space, they offer plenty
of different themed activities to engage the children and are focused on encouraging the children to explore and develop.
They're a really lovely team, 5*!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Laura K (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my young children attend this nursery and they absolutely love it! Every day is full of fun, with so many different activities to keep them engaged and excited. From creative arts and crafts to outdoor play and learning games, there's always something new going on - they come home buzzing with
stories.


What really stands out is how friendly and welcoming everyone is. The staff are brilliant - caring, approachable, and genuinely invested in the children's happiness and development. It's such a lovely environment, and I feel completely confident leaving my little ones there knowing they're in great hands.


We're so happy we chose this nursery - it's been a fantastic experience for our whole family, I'd highly recommend it to anyone else.

  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.844)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10 for Blooming Futures Daycare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.844 for Blooming Futures Daycare is calculated as follows: ( (235 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.844
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blooming Futures Daycare is based on 23 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    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 26 number of registered child places is 5.2, which has been reached with 23 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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Meet the Team (0)

There are no team members posted.

Frequently Asked Questions about Blooming Futures Daycare

What is the Age Range of Children that Blooming Futures Daycare accepts?

Blooming Futures Daycare accepts Children aged from 0 years 7 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Blooming Futures Daycare Open?

Blooming Futures Daycare is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Blooming Futures Daycare have capacity for?

Blooming Futures Daycare has capacity for a total of 26 Children.

How far is Blooming Futures Daycare to the centre of Braintree?

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Blooming Futures Daycare to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Blooming Futures Daycare has an Enhanced Service - more info.