--- title: "16 Day Nurseries near Braintree, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/braintree description: "Compare 16 day nurseries near Braintree: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 126 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 Braintree **4.6★** average from **107** Google reviews We track 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Braintree. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 13 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 126 Google reviews across 13 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 11 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said. ## Nurseries in Braintree at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Braintree. 16 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 126 Google reviews 13 Accept funded hours 11 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 13 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade. ### Highest rated in Braintree - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-cm77-7us-203710) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (20) - Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bardfield-montessori-day-nursery-cm7-4py-2615553) · Ofsted Outstanding - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-cm77-8ga-405269) · Ofsted Good · 4.5★ (20) ## Nursery locations in and around Braintree ## Day nurseries in Braintree - ### Yumbo Daycare ★ 3.9 (7 reviews) BRAINTREE · CM7 9AE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/yumbo-daycare-cm7-9ae-ey490814 - ### Little Me Preschool Braintree Braintree · CM7 3JD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-me-preschool-braintree-cm7-3jd-2826505 - ### Kidorable Pre School And Childcare Services ★ 4.2 (10 reviews) Braintree · CM7 9BG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidorable-pre-school-and-childcare-services-cm7-9bg-ey439295 - ### Spring - Seesaw ★ 5.0 (14 reviews) Braintree · CM7 5UL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spring-seesaw-cm7-5ul-ey539461 - ### Spring - Carousel ★ 4.0 (7 reviews) Braintree · CM7 3QZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-cm7-3qz-ey539434 - ### Charlies House Childminding and Nursery ★ 4.6 (11 reviews) Braintree · CM7 9EH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/charlies-house-childminding-and-nursery-cm7-9eh-2663806 - ### Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school BRAINTREE · CM7 1AW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/goldingham-drive-community-pre-school-cm7-1aw-ey408780 - ### Apple Tree Day Care Nursery ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) Braintree · CM7 3PG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-care-nursery-cm7-3pg-2695271 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree ★ 4.5 (20 reviews) Braintree · CM77 8GA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-cm77-8ga-405269 - ### Scallywags Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Braintree · CM7 5JY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-cm7-5jy-650124 - ### NGCA Ducklings Pre-School ★ 5.0 (7 reviews) BRAINTREE · CM77 7US · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ngca-ducklings-pre-school-cm77-7us-203565 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley ★ 4.8 (20 reviews) Braintree · CM77 7US · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-cm77-7us-203710 - ### The Colourwheel Montessori ★ 4.8 (4 reviews) BRAINTREE · CM77 8ZZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-colourwheel-montessori-cm77-8zz-ey373962 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Braintree? We list 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Braintree. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Braintree are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Braintree, including Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley, Bardfield Montessori 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 Braintree? Across 13 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Braintree have left 126 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Braintree? 13 of the 16 nurseries within 2 miles of Braintree (81%) 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 Braintree take babies? 11 settings within 2 miles of Braintree 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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