# Sessional nurseries and pre-schools in CM3 (South Woodham Ferrers, Danbury)

We list 15 nurseries in CM3 postcode district that match “Sessional / pre-school”, 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/sessional  
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 |  |  |  |
| [Bicknacre Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicknacre-preschool-402122) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [South Woodham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-woodham-pre-school-ey337755) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [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 |  |  |  |
| [Latchingdon Sessional Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/latchingdon-sessional-pre-school-ltd-ey470664) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [The Leighs Nursery Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-leighs-nursery-group-402153) | Sessional pre-school | 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 |  |  |  |
| [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 |  |  |  |  |
| [The Hillside Barn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hillside-barn-2880938) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |

## 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 sessional nurseries and pre-schools are there in CM3?

We list 15 nurseries in CM3 that match: sessional / pre-school.

### 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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