How many day nurseries are there in Southend on Sea?

We list 33 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Southend on Sea. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Southend on Sea are rated Outstanding?

4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Southend on Sea, including Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery, Small Friends Children's 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 Southend on Sea?

Across 18 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Southend on Sea have left 210 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Southend on Sea?

20 of the 33 nurseries in Southend on Sea (61%) 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 Southend on Sea take babies?

18 settings in Southend on Sea 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.

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4.4★ average from 210 parent reviews on Google

We track 33 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Southend on Sea. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 22 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 96% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 4 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 210 Google reviews across 18 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 20 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 18 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Southend on Sea at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Southend on Sea.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

96%

Good or Outstanding

4.4★

210 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding4
Good22
Requires improvement1

6 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 4 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Southend on Sea

Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings · 5.0★ (10)
Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5)
Small Friends Children's Day Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Southend on Sea

Southend-on-Sea

8 nurseries

All day nurseries in Southend on Sea

Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings · Leigh-on-Sea
Blenheim Early Years · Leigh-on-sea
Centre Place Nursery · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Cockleshell Nursery · Southend-on-Sea
Dolly and Bear Day Nursery · Southend-on-Sea
Eastwood Community Early Years · Leigh On Sea
Eastwood Community Nursery Cabin · Southend-on-sea
Eastwood Community Pre-School · Southend on Sea
Figure Of Eight Education · Westcliff On Sea
Friars Centre Playgroup · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Imperial Day Nursery · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA
Kids Kingdom Daycare · Southend-on-sea
Kindred Westcliff · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA
Ladybird Nhs Nursery · Westcliff-on-Sea
Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery · Southend-on-Sea
Leigh Village Day Nursery · Leigh-on-Sea
Little Legs · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Little Superstars Nursery · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Little Treasures · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA
Lottie & Ollie · LEIGH-ON-SEA
Oak House Montessori · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Rascals · LEIGH-ON-SEA
Rocking Horse Childcare · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Royal Village Nursery · Southend-on-Sea
Sarah's Montessori Day Nursery · Westcliff-on-Sea
Shoebury Nursery · Shoeburyness
Small Friends Children's Day Nursery · Leigh-on-Sea
Snaps Day Nursery · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA
Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool · Southend-On-Sea
Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 · Westcliff-on-Sea
Temple Sutton Early Years · Southend-on-sea
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery · Southend-on-sea
Whitehouse Playgroup Preschool · Southend on Sea

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Southend on Sea?: We list 33 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Southend on Sea. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Southend on Sea are rated Outstanding?: 4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Southend on Sea, including Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery, Small Friends Children's 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 Southend on Sea?: Across 18 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Southend on Sea have left 210 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Southend on Sea?: 20 of the 33 nurseries in Southend on Sea (61%) 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 Southend on Sea take babies?: 18 settings in Southend on Sea 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.