# Nurseries in CM3 (South Woodham Ferrers, Danbury)

We list 31 nurseries in CM3 postcode district (16 full-day, 15 sessional), with 1,366 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm3  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 31 (16 full-day · 15 sessional)
- Registered places: 1,366 (about 44 per nursery)

## Nurseries (page 1 of 2)

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elmwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmwood-preschool-ey482970) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Little Darwins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-darwins-nursery-ey416623) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Bicknacre Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicknacre-preschool-402122) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-althorne-ltd-2689574) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [South Woodham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-woodham-pre-school-ey337755) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Little Nipperz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nipperz-ey412973) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [New Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-hall-nursery-2555035) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey451561) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Jesters Nursery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [East Hanningfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223) | Sessional pre-school | Report card, Feb 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Cold Norton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cold-norton-pre-school-2647175) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingwood-under-fives-pre-school-508760) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Danbury Pre-School at St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danbury-pre-school-at-st-johns-ey418953) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Deerlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deerlands-day-nursery-ey103599) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Latchingdon Sessional Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/latchingdon-sessional-pre-school-ltd-ey470664) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-hanningfield-ltd-2753514) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-2715752) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [The Leighs Nursery Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-leighs-nursery-group-402153) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [The Little Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-bears-nursery-ey561830) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Up, Up and Away Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/up-up-and-away-pre-school-ey433248) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Waltham Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waltham-preschool-ey544398) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hedgehogs-day-nursery-and-preschool-2822592) | Full-day nursery |  |  |  |  |
| [Little Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-ey297422) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Jesters Nursery School Danbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-school-danbury-ey551394) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Nov 2025 |  |  |  |
| [Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-marsh-farm-2834045) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Dec 2025 |  |  |  |
| [Channels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channels-day-nursery-2867525) | Full-day nursery |  |  |  |  |
| [Hillside Playcare, Terling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-playcare-terling-2880939) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Bishop's Forest Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-forest-pre-school-2855158) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Hillside Playcare, Little Waltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-playcare-little-waltham-2880941) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Little Hedgehogs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hedgehogs-preschool-2800809) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |

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## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm3/full-day.md) (16)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm3/sessional.md) (15)
- [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm3/outstanding.md) (4)

## Neighbouring areas

- [CM2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm2.md) (24)
- [CM9](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm9.md) (16)
- [CM1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm1.md) (28)
- [CM8](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm8.md) (15)
- [SS11](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ss11.md) (8)
- [SS12](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ss12.md) (6)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in CM3?

We list 31 nurseries in CM3: 16 full-day and 15 sessional, with 1,366 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near CM3?

Neighbouring areas include CM2, CM9, CM1 and CM8.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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