# Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in CM3 (South Woodham Ferrers, Danbury)

We list 4 nurseries in CM3 postcode district that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 31 nurseries in the area. Across all 31 nurseries in CM3 postcode district (16 full-day, 15 sessional) there are 1,366 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

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

## At a glance

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

## Nurseries

| 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 |  |  |  |
| [Jesters Nursery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Little Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-ey297422) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |

## 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 Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in CM3?

We list 4 nurseries in CM3 that match: rated outstanding.

### 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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