--- title: "38 Day Nurseries in Thurrock, 4 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 38 day nurseries in Thurrock: 4 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.4★ from 332 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 Thurrock are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Thurrock?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Thurrock?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Thurrock take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } } ] } ] --- [![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) › Thurrock # Find a Nursery in Thurrock **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. 38 Ofsted-registered nurseries 97% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 332 parent reviews 25 Accept funded hours 17 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 4 - Good 26 - Requires improvement 1 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](/nursery/quince-tree-day-nursery-ltd-rm15-6nl-ey339858) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (11) - [Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)](/nursery/willow-garden-day-nursery-wgdn-rm16-3ap-ey438186) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5) - [Treasure Children Forever Pre-school](/nursery/treasure-children-forever-pre-school-ss17-7pz-404628) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Towns & areas in Thurrock - [ Grays 19 nurseries ](/nurseries/east-of-england/thurrock/grays) ## All day nurseries in Thurrock - [2 Little Birds Parker Road](/nursery/2-little-birds-parker-road-rm17-5yw) · Grays - [Blooming Babies Day Nursery](/nursery/blooming-babies-day-nursery-limited-ss17-0qp-2782675) · Stanford-le-hope - [Bluebirds Day Nursery](/nursery/bluebirds-day-nursery-rm17-5xx-ey448795) · GRAYS - [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chafford-hundred-rm16-6rw-204367) · Grays - [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chafford-hundred-station-side-rm16-6yj-403955) · Grays - [Chadwell St Mary Day Nursery](/nursery/chadwell-st-mary-day-nursery-ltd-rm16-4dh-ey271369) · Riverview, Chadwell St Mary - [Chafford Tots to Teens Childcare Services](/nursery/chafford-tots-to-teens-childcare-services-ltd-rm16-6ew-ey479728) · GRAYS - [CJ's Little Pickles](/nursery/cj-s-little-pickles-ss17-7tg-2832457) · Corringham - [East Thurrock Kids Club](/nursery/east-thurrock-kids-club-ss17-0df-ey321319) · STANFORD-LE-HOPE - [Explorers Aveley](/nursery/explorers-aveley-rm15-4by-2598023) · Aveley - [For U Tuition Service](/nursery/for-u-tuition-service-ltd-ss17-0ne-2794899) · Stanford-le-Hope - [Goldcrest Day Nursery, Stanford Le Hope](/nursery/goldcrest-day-nursery-ltd-ss17-0jy-ey462699) · Stanford-le-Hope - [Great Child Day Nursery](/nursery/great-child-day-nursery-rm18-7bt-2511043) · Tilbury - [Headstart Day and Afterschool Care](/nursery/headstart-day-and-afterschool-care-ltd-rm15-5pa-ey271047) · South Ockendon - [Headstart Nursery](/nursery/headstart-nursery-rm15-5ly-ey494201) · SOUTH OCKENDON - [Headstart Nursery 2 T/A Future Stars Day Nursery](/nursery/headstart-nursery-2-t-a-future-stars-day-nursery-rm15-4aa-2850220) · Stifford Road, Aveley - [Helping Hands Day Nursery](/nursery/helping-hands-day-nursery-rm18-8la-ey423018) · TILBURY - [Kidzproof](/nursery/kidzproof-ltd-rm19-1zy-2770080) · Purfleet-on-thames - [LADN Tilbury](/nursery/ladn-tilbury-ltd-rm18-7qz-2638293) · Tilbury - [Little Angels Day Nursery](/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-rm18-8sb-ey469288) · Tilbury - [Little Leaps Daycare](/nursery/little-leaps-daycare-limited-rm17-5ut-2839648) · Grays - [Little Treasures Nursery And Pre-School](/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-and-pre-school-rm20-3hd-ey554271) · Grays - [Monarchs Childcare (64)](/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-64-rm17-6sh-ey500097) · Grays - [Monarchs Childcare (88)](/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-88-rm17-6bz-ey500087) · Grays - [Pier Lodge Day Nursery](/nursery/pier-lodge-day-nursery-rm17-6jp-ey490819) · Grays - [Play 2 Learn Day Nursery](/nursery/play-2-learn-day-nursery-rm20-4ar-ey296858) · West Thurrock - [Play Studio Montessori Nurseries](/nursery/play-studio-montessori-nurseries-rm16-4jj-2671742) · Chadwell St Mary - [Quince Tree Day Nursery](/nursery/quince-tree-day-nursery-ltd-rm15-6nl-ey339858) · South Ockendon - [Rainbows Preschool](/nursery/rainbows-preschool-rm15-4qr-2583773) · South Ockendon - [Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery](/nursery/raising-eagles-montessori-nursery-rm17-6ex-2757919) · Grays - [Rose Buddies Childcare](/nursery/rose-buddies-childcare-ltd-ss17-0ba-2717422) · Stanford-le-hope - [Sparkling Angels Day Nursery & Preschool](/nursery/sparkling-angels-day-nursery-preschool-ss17-0hs-ey479735) · Stanford-Le-Hope - [Surestart - Where Kids Come First](/nursery/surestart-where-kids-come-first-rm15-5pa-ey337731) · SOUTH OCKENDON - [Thurrocks Little Learners](/nursery/thurrocks-little-learners-rm16-4nx-2841259) · Grays - [Treasure Children Forever Pre-school](/nursery/treasure-children-forever-pre-school-ss17-7pz-404628) · CORRINGHAM - [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-rm20-2zp-ey392722) · Grays - [Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)](/nursery/willow-garden-day-nursery-wgdn-rm16-3ap-ey438186) · GRAYS - [Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames)](/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-nursery-purfleet-on-thames-rm19-1ta-ey453859) · 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. [![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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