Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in Essex

102 nurseriesupdated November 2026

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  1. Queens Nursery

    Full-day nurseryIG9

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (18) on Google

    07:30–18:30

    Fees on request

  2. The Treehouse Nursery

    Full-day nurseryEN9

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (12) on Google

    07:30–18:00

    Fees on request

  3. The Funhouse Pre-School

    Sessional pre-schoolSS15

    Outstanding · Ofsted4.3 (6) on Google

    08:30–16:00

    Fees on request

  4. Abacus Kindergarten

    Sessional pre-schoolCO4

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (11) on Google

    Fees on request

  5. Blossom Barn Nursery

    Full-day nurseryCM22

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (6) on Google

    Fees on request

  6. Chrysalis Pre-School

    Full-day nurseryIG10

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (5) on Google

    Fees on request

  7. Kidz OK Ltd

    Sessional pre-schoolCM20

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (4) on Google

    Fees on request

  8. Nanny Jo's Day Nursery

    Full-day nurseryCO16

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (4) on Google

    Fees on request

  9. Pelican Place Nursery

    Full-day nurseryCM8

    Outstanding · Ofsted4.9 (13) on Google

    Fees on request

  10. Polka Dot Farm

    Full-day nurseryCM12

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (121) on Google

    Fees on request

  11. The Ark Centre

    Sessional pre-schoolCM2

    Outstanding · Ofsted4.9 (7) on Google

    Fees on request

About nurseries in Essex

We list 102 nurseries in Essex that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 598 nurseries in the area. Across all 598 nurseries in Essex (382 full-day, 216 sessional) there are 28,326 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Updated November 2026

Questions parents ask about Essex

How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in Essex?

We list 102 nurseries in Essex that match: rated outstanding.

How many nurseries are there in Essex?

We list 598 nurseries in Essex: 382 full-day and 216 sessional, with 28,326 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

Which areas are near Essex?

Neighbouring areas include Southend on Sea, Havering, Thurrock and Barking and Dagenham.

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