How many day nurseries are there in Thurrock?

We list 38 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Thurrock. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Thurrock are rated Outstanding?

4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Thurrock, including Quince Tree Day Nursery, Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN), Treasure Children Forever Pre-school. 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 Thurrock?

Across 24 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Thurrock have left 332 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 Thurrock?

25 of the 38 nurseries in Thurrock (66%) 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 Thurrock take babies?

17 settings in Thurrock 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 332 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 38 day nurseries in Thurrock, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 26 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 97% 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 332 Google reviews across 24 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 25 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 17 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Thurrock at a glance

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

Ofsted-registered nurseries

97%

Good or Outstanding

4.4★

332 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding4
Good26
Requires improvement1

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

Highest rated in Thurrock

Quince Tree Day Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (11)
Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5)
Treasure Children Forever Pre-school · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Thurrock

Grays

19 nurseries

All day nurseries in Thurrock

2 Little Birds Parker Road · Grays
Blooming Babies Day Nursery · Stanford-le-hope
Bluebirds Day Nursery · GRAYS
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred · Grays
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side · Grays
Chadwell St Mary Day Nursery · Riverview, Chadwell St Mary
Chafford Tots to Teens Childcare Services · GRAYS
CJ's Little Pickles · Corringham
East Thurrock Kids Club · STANFORD-LE-HOPE
Explorers Aveley · Aveley
For U Tuition Service · Stanford-le-Hope
Goldcrest Day Nursery, Stanford Le Hope · Stanford-le-Hope
Great Child Day Nursery · Tilbury
Headstart Day and Afterschool Care · South Ockendon
Headstart Nursery · SOUTH OCKENDON
Headstart Nursery 2 T/A Future Stars Day Nursery · Stifford Road, Aveley
Helping Hands Day Nursery · TILBURY
Kidzproof · Purfleet-on-thames
LADN Tilbury · Tilbury
Little Angels Day Nursery · Tilbury
Little Leaps Daycare · Grays
Little Treasures Nursery And Pre-School · Grays
Monarchs Childcare (64) · Grays
Monarchs Childcare (88) · Grays
Pier Lodge Day Nursery · Grays
Play 2 Learn Day Nursery · West Thurrock
Play Studio Montessori Nurseries · Chadwell St Mary
Quince Tree Day Nursery · South Ockendon
Rainbows Preschool · South Ockendon
Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery · Grays
Rose Buddies Childcare · Stanford-le-hope
Sparkling Angels Day Nursery & Preschool · Stanford-Le-Hope
Surestart - Where Kids Come First · SOUTH OCKENDON
Thurrocks Little Learners · Grays
Treasure Children Forever Pre-school · CORRINGHAM
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery · Grays
Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) · GRAYS
Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames) · PURFLEET

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Thurrock?: We list 38 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Thurrock. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Thurrock are rated Outstanding?: 4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Thurrock, including Quince Tree Day Nursery, Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN), Treasure Children Forever Pre-school. 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 Thurrock?: Across 24 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Thurrock have left 332 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 Thurrock?: 25 of the 38 nurseries in Thurrock (66%) 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 Thurrock take babies?: 17 settings in Thurrock 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.