Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood

Hogarth Primary School, The Riseway, Brentwood CM15 8BG
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8.8 4 Reviews
  • Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood, Brentwood
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood in Essex offers high-quality childcare and early years education.

Staff embrace a Forest School-inspired learning approach, giving children the freedom to follow their own interests and learn through play.

Children have full access to both indoor and outdoor environments, each thoughtfully designed to support child-centred learning, exploration, and physical development.

The nursery offers a wide range of stimulating resources and activities that nurture their growth and confidence, preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Henderson (Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 1 months

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, between Christmas & New Year

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood Reviews (4)

8.8

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.792) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood has 4 reviews.

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Review from Kathryn S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing experience. My little girl has settled in so well and the staff ate really great at using her signing skills and building confidence away from her immediate family. This has given me the trust to leave her there without all the worries which a lot of parents feel when their child
starts nursery. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you munchkins Brentwood
Reply from Lottie Lowe, Marketing Manager at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School BrentwoodThank you so much for your lovely review

We are absolutely delighted to hear how well your little girl has settled in with us at Munchkins Brentwood. It means the world to our team to know that she feels happy and confident, and we love supporting her signing skills and helping her grow in her own unique way.

Building that trust with families is so important to us, so your kind words truly mean a lot. Thank you for recommending us its a privilege to be part of your little ones learning journey.

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot be happier having our son attend Munchkins in Brentwood. He's 3 and I waited specifically to send him as my daughter attends the school where they are based. I'm happy to say it has certainly been worth the wait. The staff are so attentive and engage with him whatever he wants to play - and
he likes to do a lot! My boy runs to the gate excited to go in whenever I take him. Between the forest school fire pit, the variety of toys and set-up areas, the climbing frame, mud kitchens, sand boxes and all the crafting options, he's so spoilt for choice for what he wants to do each day. Communication has been great too, and I've loved seeing pictures of him playing on the app. We genuinely feel we couldn't have picked a better place for him to go ahead of starting school next year.
Reply from Lottie Lowe, Marketing Manager at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School BrentwoodThank you so much for your wonderful review.
Were so pleased to hear how happy your son is at Munchkins and that it has been worth the wait for him to join us. Its lovely to know he arrives excited each day and enjoys exploring all the different activities and areas we have on offer especially the forest school, mud kitchen and creative activities.
Our team love supporting childrens interests and joining in with their play, so it means a lot to hear how engaged he is and how much he enjoys his time with us. Were also so glad you enjoy the updates and photos on the app. Sharing those special moments with families is really important to us.
Thank you for trusting us with his early years and for your kind recommendation. Were so proud to be part of his journey before he starts school next year.
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Review from Alice R (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at the nursery at the beginning of October after a month of settling in sessions and he's getting on better than I ever imagined! He comes out with the biggest smile everyday and he loves telling me all about what he's been up to. The staff are all so lovely and caring, they've really
taken the time to get to know exactly what my son likes and dislikes, and to make him feel comfortable being away from me. I couldn't ask for any more from a nursery!
Reply from Lottie Lowe, Marketing Manager at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School BrentwoodThank you so much for your lovely review.
Were so pleased to hear how well your son has settled in since starting with us in October. Those first weeks can be such a big step, so its wonderful to know he comes out each day with a big smile and enjoys sharing all the things hes been doing.
Our team always take the time to get to know each child as an individual, so it means a lot to hear that your son feels comfortable, supported and happy during his time with us.
Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with his care it truly means the world to our team.
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Review from Beth T (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Munchkins Brentwood in September shortly after they opened, age 11months. She is our rainbow and so I felt lots of anxiety ahead of her starting nursery, but from the very start the entire team have been incredible. Within just a few weeks, my daughter is not longer crying at drop
off and seems extremely happy there. So much so that she doesn't dive into my arms on pick up and is very happy to stay with the lovely staff. The care and attention from the staff is second to none and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely setting. Special mention has to go to Vicky, Anita and Megan who are all clearly passionate about providing the highest level of care. We chose Munchkins for their forest school settings and their strong use of Makaton, and they are very much living up to their standards! Thank you, I can wait to continue to watch my daughter thrive in your care.
Reply from Lottie Lowe, Marketing Manager at Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School BrentwoodThank you so much for your wonderful review.
We completely understand how emotional and worrying it can feel when your little one starts nursery, especially when they mean so much to you. Its so lovely to hear that your daughter has settled in so well since joining us in September and that she now feels happy and comfortable at drop-off and pick-up. That is always such a special milestone.
It means a lot to hear your kind words about the care and attention from our team, and well be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to Vicky, Anita and Megan they will be so pleased to hear it.
Were also delighted that the forest school experiences and our use of Makaton are making such a positive difference. Thank you for trusting us with your daughters early years were so excited to continue watching her grow and thrive with us.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.792)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.792) out of 10 for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 4 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 5.000 for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 5
  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 3.792 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.417
  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 Brentwood

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

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 1 month.

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

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood 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 Brentwood have capacity for?

Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Brentwood to the centre of Brentwood?

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

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