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4.5★ average from 294 Google reviews

Our directory covers 21 day nurseries within 2 miles of Grays, all registered with Ofsted. 14 of those have a Grays address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 16 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 95% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 299 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 8 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 Grays at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Grays.

21
Ofsted-registered nurseries
95%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
299 Google reviews
13
Accept funded hours
8
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding2
  • Good16
  • Requires improvement1

2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Grays?
We list 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Grays, 14 of which have a Grays address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Grays are rated Outstanding?
2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Grays, including Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN), Monarchs Childcare (88). 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 Grays?
Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Grays have left 299 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Grays?
13 of the 21 nurseries within 2 miles of Grays (62%) 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 Grays take babies?
8 settings within 2 miles of Grays 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. Learn more