Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in Essex

102 nurseriesupdated November 2026

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  1. Frinton Montessori

    Full-day nurseryCO13

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (3) on Google

    Fees on request

  2. Play Planet Pre-School

    Sessional pre-schoolSS8

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (3) on Google

    Fees on request

  3. The Red School

    Sessional pre-schoolCM16

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (3) on Google

    Fees on request

  4. You & Me Pre-School

    Sessional pre-schoolCM2

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (3) on Google

    Fees on request

  5. Meadows Montessori

    Full-day nurseryCB11

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (2) on Google

    Fees on request

  6. The Park preschool

    Sessional pre-schoolCO9

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (2) on Google

    Fees on request

  7. Bluebell Forest School

    Sessional pre-schoolCM17

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (1) on Google

    Fees on request

  8. Elmwood Preschool

    Sessional pre-schoolCM3

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (1) on Google

    Fees on request

  9. Ladybirds Pre-School

    Full-day nurseryCO7

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (1) on Google

    Fees on request

  10. Letterbox Nursery

    Full-day nurseryCO14

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (1) on Google

    Fees on request

  11. Little Darwins Nursery

    Full-day nurseryCM3

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (1) on Google

    Fees on request

  12. Little Steps Pre-School

    Sessional pre-schoolSS14

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (1) on Google

    Fees on request

  13. Richmond Pre-school CIC

    Sessional pre-schoolSS7

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (1) on Google

    Fees on request

  14. Westwood Montessori

    Full-day nurseryCB10

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (1) 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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