--- title: "25 Day Nurseries near Harlow, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/harlow description: "Compare 25 day nurseries near Harlow: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 119 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 Harlow **4.5★** average from **106** Google reviews We track 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Harlow. 24 of those have a Harlow address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 20 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 119 Google reviews across 13 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 15 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 Harlow at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Harlow. 25 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 119 Google reviews 13 Accept funded hours 15 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 20 3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Harlow - Raindrops Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/raindrops-day-nursery-ltd-cm19-4dl-ey494495) · Ofsted Outstanding - Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nurture-pre-school-at-abbotsweld-cm18-6te-2639641) · Ofsted Outstanding - Kindred Harlow (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kindred-harlow-cm20-3dt-ey399612) · Ofsted Good · 4.5★ (33) ## Nursery locations in and around Harlow ## Day nurseries in Harlow - ### Jack and Jill's Nursery ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Harlow · CM20 3NU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-s-nursery-cm20-3nu-ey293883 - ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow ★ 4.4 (13 reviews) Harlow · CM20 2QH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-harlow-cm20-2qh-ey536842 - ### Kindred Harlow ★ 4.5 (33 reviews) Harlow · CM20 3DT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kindred-harlow-cm20-3dt-ey399612 - ### Jack And Jills Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Harlow · CM17 9LX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-nursery-cm17-9lx-ey554458 - ### Rainbow Day Nursery (Harlow) ★ 4.3 (3 reviews) HARLOW · CM20 1QX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-harlow-ltd-cm20-1qx-ey498119 - ### Home From Home Childcarers Harlow · CM17 0AT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-childcarers-cm17-0at-ey558624 - ### Home from Home Childcarers Harlow · CM17 0AT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-childcarers-cm17-0at-2631525 - ### VIP Preschool ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Harlow · CM18 6HP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/vip-preschool-limited-cm18-6hp-2821653 - ### Smiles Montessori Newhall ★ 4.6 (16 reviews) Harlow · CM17 9LU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smiles-montessori-newhall-cm17-9lu-ey555706 - ### Newhall Nursery Harlow · CM17 9ST · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/newhall-nursery-cm17-9st-ey562250 - ### Raindrops Day Nursery Harlow · CM19 4DL · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/raindrops-day-nursery-ltd-cm19-4dl-ey494495 - ### Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Harlow · CM18 6LY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smiles-montessori-pre-school-bushfair-limited-cm18-6ly-2727404 - ### Blossoms Community Nursery Harlow · CM17 9AQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-community-nursery-ltd-cm17-9aq-2762392 - ### Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld Harlow · CM18 6TE · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nurture-pre-school-at-abbotsweld-cm18-6te-2639641 - ### Home from Home Childcarers - Latton Bush Harlow · CM18 7BL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-childcarers-latton-bush-cm18-7bl-2836441 - ### Kiddi Caru Nursery ★ 4.3 (7 reviews) Harlow · CM17 9LW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-cm17-9lw-ey293679 - ### Rocking Horse Nursery Harlow · CM17 0NJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-cm17-0nj-2714760 - ### Little Lattons Nursery ★ 4.7 (3 reviews) HARLOW · CM18 7HT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-lattons-nursery-limited-cm18-7ht-2658236 - ### Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool ★ 3.7 (12 reviews) HARLOW · CM18 7NS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/akhter-early-learning-centre-nursery-and-preschool-cm18-7ns-ey491074 - ### The Nursery Rooms ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Harlow · CM18 7NF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-rooms-cm18-7nf-ey264808 ## Also within 2 miles of Harlow - ### Star Bright Day Nursery ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) Old Harlow · CM17 0AW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/star-bright-day-nursery-cm17-0aw-2721461 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Harlow? We list 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Harlow, 24 of which have a Harlow address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Harlow are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Harlow, including Raindrops Day Nursery, Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld. 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 Harlow? Across 13 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Harlow have left 119 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 Harlow? 13 of the 25 nurseries within 2 miles of Harlow (52%) 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 Harlow take babies? 15 settings within 2 miles of Harlow 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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