--- title: "11 Day Nurseries near Witham, 3 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/witham description: "Compare 11 day nurseries near Witham: 3 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 40 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 Witham **4.7★** average from **40** Google reviews We track 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Witham. 10 of those have a Witham address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 3 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. Parents have left 40 Google reviews across 5 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 8 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 4 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 Witham at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Witham. 11 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 40 Google reviews 8 Accept funded hours 4 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 3 - Good 7 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Witham - Pelican Place Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-cm8-2dz-ey538718) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.9★ (12) - Gershwin Park Day Nursery School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gershwin-park-day-nursery-school-cm8-1fq-ey484828) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (3) - Witham Valley Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-cm8-1hf-ey481449) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Witham ## Day nurseries in Witham - ### Witham Nursery Witham · CM8 1HN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/witham-nursery-cm8-1hn-ey295639 - ### Witham Valley Nursery Witham · CM8 1HF · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-cm8-1hf-ey481449 - ### Pelican Place Nursery ★ 4.9 (12 reviews) Witham · CM8 2DZ · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-cm8-2dz-ey538718 - ### Holly Trees Nursery ★ 4.5 (15 reviews) Witham · CM8 2AZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/holly-trees-nursery-cm8-2az-2563245 - ### Little Hands Pre-School Nursery Witham · CM8 1DJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-pre-school-nursery-cm8-1dj-203764 - ### Spring - Harlequin ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Witham · CM8 1NA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spring-harlequin-cm8-1na-ey539462 - ### Gershwin Park Day Nursery School ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Witham · CM8 1FQ · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gershwin-park-day-nursery-school-cm8-1fq-ey484828 - ### Honeybear House Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (6 reviews) Witham · CM8 2SD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/honeybear-house-day-nursery-cm8-2sd-ey276157 ## Also within 2 miles of Witham - ### Wickham Bishops Nursery Church Road · CM8 3JZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wickham-bishops-nursery-cm8-3jz-402028 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Witham? We list 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Witham, 10 of which have a Witham address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Witham are rated Outstanding? 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Witham, including Pelican Place Nursery, Gershwin Park Day Nursery School, Witham Valley 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 Witham? Across 5 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Witham have left 40 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Witham? 8 of the 11 nurseries within 2 miles of Witham (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 Witham take babies? 4 settings within 2 miles of Witham 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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