--- title: "33 Day Nurseries in Southend on Sea — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" description: "Compare 33 day nurseries in Southend on Sea: 4 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.4★ from 210 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Southend on Sea are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Southend on Sea?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Southend on Sea?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Southend on Sea take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [East of England](/nurseries/east-of-england) › Southend on Sea # Find a Nursery in Southend on Sea **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. 33 Ofsted-registered nurseries 96% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 210 parent reviews 20 Accept funded hours 18 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 4 - Good 22 - Requires improvement 1 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](/nursery/active-academy-unit-14-leighcliff-buildings-ss9-1pr-2882266) · 5.0★ (10) - [Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery](/nursery/le-ballon-rouge-montessori-day-nursery-ss2-4ls-119494) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5) - [Small Friends Children's Day Nursery](/nursery/small-friends-children-s-day-nursery-ss9-2ha-ey152460) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Towns & areas in Southend on Sea - [ Southend-on-Sea 8 nurseries ](/nurseries/east-of-england/southend-on-sea/southend-on-sea) ## All day nurseries in Southend on Sea - [Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings](/nursery/active-academy-unit-14-leighcliff-buildings-ss9-1pr-2882266) · Leigh-on-Sea - [Blenheim Early Years](/nursery/blenheim-early-years-ss9-4hx-2725277) · Leigh-on-sea - [Centre Place Nursery](/nursery/centre-place-nursery-ss1-2jd-2634742) · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA - [Cockleshell Nursery](/nursery/cockleshell-nursery-ss1-2up-ey284617) · Southend-on-Sea - [Dolly and Bear Day Nursery](/nursery/dolly-and-bear-day-nursery-ss2-6lr-2525564) · Southend-on-Sea - [Eastwood Community Early Years](/nursery/eastwood-community-early-years-ss9-5aq-ey555930) · Leigh On Sea - [Eastwood Community Nursery Cabin](/nursery/eastwood-community-nursery-cabin-ss2-6uh-2852590) · Southend-on-sea - [Eastwood Community Pre-School](/nursery/eastwood-community-pre-school-ss2-6xy-119473) · Southend on Sea - [Figure Of Eight Education](/nursery/figure-of-eight-education-ss0-9tn-ey548152) · Westcliff On Sea - [Friars Centre Playgroup](/nursery/friars-centre-playgroup-ss3-9ut-2812159) · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA - [Imperial Day Nursery](/nursery/imperial-day-nursery-ltd-ss0-8nq-ey395484) · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA - [Kids Kingdom Daycare](/nursery/kids-kingdom-daycare-ss2-4fa-2614010) · Southend-on-sea - [Kindred Westcliff](/nursery/kindred-westcliff-ss0-0al-2525560) · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA - [Ladybird Nhs Nursery](/nursery/ladybird-nursery-ss0-0sf-ey279099) · Westcliff-on-Sea - [Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery](/nursery/le-ballon-rouge-montessori-day-nursery-ss2-4ls-119494) · Southend-on-Sea - [Leigh Village Day Nursery](/nursery/leigh-village-day-nursery-ss9-1sg-ey368849) · Leigh-on-Sea - [Little Legs](/nursery/little-legs-ss2-6sp-2863514) · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA - [Little Superstars Nursery](/nursery/little-superstars-nursery-ss3-9dg-2749194) · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA - [Little Treasures](/nursery/little-treasures-ss0-9nj-119501) · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA - [Lottie & Ollie](/nursery/lottie-ollie-ss9-2uw-2862951) · LEIGH-ON-SEA - [Oak House Montessori](/nursery/oak-house-montessori-ltd-ss2-4jr-ey379463) · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA - [Rascals](/nursery/rascals-ss9-4qw-ey271249) · LEIGH-ON-SEA - [Rocking Horse Childcare](/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-ss1-2as-2732475) · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA - [Royal Village Nursery](/nursery/royal-village-nursery-ss1-1hd-ey368543) · Southend-on-Sea - [Sarah's Montessori Day Nursery](/nursery/sarah-s-montessori-day-nursery-ss0-8ne-2782186) · Westcliff-on-Sea - [Shoebury Nursery](/nursery/shoebury-nursery-ss3-9ns-ey296575) · Shoeburyness - [Small Friends Children's Day Nursery](/nursery/small-friends-children-s-day-nursery-ss9-2ha-ey152460) · Leigh-on-Sea - [Snaps Day Nursery](/nursery/snaps-day-nursery-ss0-9jg-ey231620) · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA - [Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-preschool-ss1-2re-2561039) · Southend-On-Sea - [Sunshine Day Nursery 2003](/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-2003-ltd-ss0-0ax-ey273928) · Westcliff-on-Sea - [Temple Sutton Early Years](/nursery/temple-sutton-early-years-ss2-4ba-2712642) · Southend-on-sea - [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-ss2-4jn-2679632) · Southend-on-sea - [Whitehouse Playgroup Preschool](/nursery/whitehouse-playgroup-preschool-ss9-5sj-119537) · 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. [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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