--- title: "11 Day Nurseries near Maldon, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/maldon description: "Compare 11 day nurseries near Maldon: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 5.0★ from 17 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 Maldon We track 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Maldon. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 7 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. 8 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 3 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 Maldon at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Maldon. 11 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 8 Accept funded hours 3 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 7 2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Maldon - Maldon Community Preschool (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maldon-community-preschool-cm9-5dn-ey403235) · Ofsted Outstanding - Maldon Court Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maldon-court-nursery-cm9-4qe-ey554686) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Maldon ## Day nurseries in Maldon - ### Maldon Court Nursery Maldon · CM9 4QE · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maldon-court-nursery-cm9-4qe-ey554686 - ### The Friary Pre-School Maldon · CM9 5FX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-friary-pre-school-cm9-5fx-ey491964 - ### Just Imagine Day Nursery - Maldon ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Maldon · CM9 6HY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-maldon-cm9-6hy-2530287 - ### Maldon Community Preschool MALDON · CM9 5DN · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maldon-community-preschool-cm9-5dn-ey403235 - ### Daisy Chain Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Maldon · CM9 5DA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-cm9-5da-2797169 - ### Viking Adventurers MALDON · CM9 6JN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/viking-adventurers-limited-cm9-6jn-ey409367 - ### Watership Downs Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Maldon · CM9 6NG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/watership-downs-nursery-cm9-6ng-2554158 - ### Step Start Nurseries Heybridge Maldon · CM9 4NW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-heybridge-cm9-4nw-2660131 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Maldon? We list 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Maldon. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Maldon are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Maldon, including Maldon Community Preschool, Maldon Court 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. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Maldon? 8 of the 11 nurseries within 1 miles of Maldon (73%) 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 Maldon take babies? 3 settings within 1 miles of Maldon 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. What does a nursery place near Maldon cost? Fees vary by setting and age band. A full day for an under-two typically ranges from around £55 in lower-cost parts of the UK to over £90 in central London, with older age bands cheaper. Funded hours reduce the bill considerably. Where a nursery publishes its fees, they appear on its individual page. 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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