--- title: "25 Day Nurseries near Basildon, 7 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/basildon description: "Compare 25 day nurseries near Basildon: 7 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Basildon **4.8★** average from **124** Google reviews We track 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Basildon. 24 of those have a Basildon address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 7 rated Outstanding, 17 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 280 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.9★. 9 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 11 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Basildon at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Basildon. 25 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.9★ 280 Google reviews 9 Accept funded hours 11 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 7 - Good 17 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Basildon - Munchkins Nursery and Pre School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ss15-6jq-2695259) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (40) - Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/basildon-hospital-day-nursery-school-ss16-5np-ey472645) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (11) - Second Steps Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-ss15-6ph-ey308855) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.3★ (7) ## Nursery locations in and around Basildon ## Day nurseries in Basildon - ### Barnett Bears Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) BASILDON · SS14 2BE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/barnett-bears-nursery-ss14-2be-ey380296 - ### Club Kingswood Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) BASILDON · SS16 5JP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/club-kingswood-nursery-ss16-5jp-ey440996 - ### Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School ★ 4.8 (11 reviews) Basildon · SS16 5NP · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/basildon-hospital-day-nursery-school-ss16-5np-ey472645 - ### ABC TREEHOUSE Basildon · SS16 4AE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abc-treehouse-ss16-4ae - ### Chapel Hill Nursery Basildon · SS16 5NQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chapel-hill-nursery-ss16-5nq-2799443 - ### Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.9 (9 reviews) Basildon · SS14 3DG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-basildon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ss14-3dg-ey286089 - ### Kinder Kidz Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Basildon · SS15 5AG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kidz-day-nursery-ss15-5ag-2695613 - ### Serendipity Nursery ★ 4.6 (11 reviews) Basildon · SS16 4NF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/serendipity-nursery-ss16-4nf-ey469364 - ### Noak Bridge Pre-School Basildon · SS15 4JS · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/noak-bridge-pre-school-ss15-4js-203900 - ### Munchkins Nursery And Pre School ★ 4.9 (58 reviews) Basildon · SS15 6PE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ss15-6pe-ey558622 - ### Second Steps Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (7 reviews) BASILDON · SS15 6PH · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-ss15-6ph-ey308855 - ### First Steps Day Nursery ★ 4.7 (3 reviews) BASILDON · SS13 3EA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ss13-3ea-ey501104 - ### Little Teddies Nursery ★ 4.6 (9 reviews) Basildon · SS14 3EG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-teddies-nursery-ss14-3eg-2587500 - ### ABC Treehouse Basildon · SS13 1SD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abc-treehouse-ss13-1sd - ### Munchkins Nursery And Pre School Basildon · SS15 6UJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ss15-6uj-2549086 ## Also within 2 miles of Basildon - ### Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Vange · SS16 4JX · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-ltd-vange-ss16-4jx-ey482681 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Basildon? We list 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Basildon, 24 of which have a Basildon address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Basildon are rated Outstanding? 7 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Basildon, including Munchkins Nursery and Pre School, Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School, Second Steps Day Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Basildon? Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Basildon have left 280 Google reviews at an average of 4.9★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Basildon? 9 of the 25 nurseries within 2 miles of Basildon (36%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Basildon take babies? 11 settings within 2 miles of Basildon are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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