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Brentwood Day Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(20 Google reviews) ·The Old County Ground, Shenfield Road, Brentwood, CM15 8AJ · Essex
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2026
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Brentwood Day Nursery, a family-run establishment with over 60 years of history, offers care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located near Brentwood town centre and the local train station, the day nursery is situated in the scenic Old County Cricket Ground and boasts extensive outdoor space.

Operating year-round, except for a one-week closure at Christmas, their hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing a balanced, play-based approach to learning.

They pride themselves on a strong connection to the local community, working closely with families to tailor care and education to each child's individual needs. The nursery ensures a secure environment with a buzzer entry system and CCTV, and their dedicated team, including generations of the founding family, are committed to inspiring independence and confidence in children, preparing them for future lives.

They offer various engaging activities and facilities, including a spacious hall and a cosy play area, promoting holistic development.

Our ethos

“Inspiring independence, confidence and preparation for future lives”. We encourage a ‘have a go attitude’, where children are supported to explore, take risks, and develop their independence, all while having fun! We believe that when children enjoy what they do, they engage more fully and learn in a way that will stay with them for life.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and separate confidently from their parents because they feel safe and secure. They develop warm, trusting relationships with staff who know them well and respond sensitively to their individual needs. Children quickly develop a strong sense of belonging, confidently explore their environment, seek support when needed, and build positive friendships. They enjoy learning because the curriculum reflects their interests and stages of development, keeping them engaged as they investigate, solve problems, and express their ideas through construction, role play, cooking, stories, and outdoor learning.

Family-runEYFS frameworkPlay-based learningExtensive outdoor spaceAges 2-5 years

Pricing & funding

Brentwood Day Nursery aims for a transparent and fair fee structure. They charge for all booked sessions, including those missed due to holidays or sickness. Bank holidays incur a 50% charge of the usual daily fee. A deposit and a non-refundable registration fee are applied, with exceptions for children receiving 'Early Learning for 2 year olds' funding or accessing funded-only hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Fees are charged for all booked sessions, including those missed due to holidays or sickness.
  • Bank holidays are charged at 50% of the usual daily fee.
  • A £40 deposit fee is charged to secure a place, which is deducted from the first invoice, but not for children receiving 'Early Learning for 2 year olds' funding, accessing funded only hours, or receiving EYPP.
  • A non-refundable registration fee is charged with the first invoice, which includes a nursery uniform top, library book bag, toothbrush, place mat, art journal, and EY App subscription; this fee is not charged for children receiving 'Early Learning for 2 year olds' funding, accessing funded only hours, or receiving EYPP.
  • Invoices are due by the 1st of each month.
  • Sibling discounts are not offered.

Key facts

Food

Nutritious Meals, Snacks, and Drinks (breakfast, lunch, tea, and drinks) are included.

Opening hours

8:30am to 5:30pm – Monday to Friday

Age range

2 to 5 years

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jul 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Brentwood Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 July 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and separate confidently from their parents because they feel safe and secure. They develop warm, trusting relationships with staff who know them well and respond sensitively to their individual needs. Children quickly develop a strong sense of belonging, confidently explore their environment, seek support when needed, and build positive friendships. They enjoy learning because the curriculum reflects their interests and stages of development, keeping them engaged as they investigate, solve problems, and express their ideas through construction, role play, cooking, stories, and outdoor learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities and establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
  • Leaders have a clear behaviour policy and highly effective routines, leading to children's excellent self-regulation and deep engagement in learning.
  • Staff build trusting relationships and maintain high expectations for behaviour, enabling children to separate confidently and move calmly between activities.
  • Staff provide high-quality support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting routines and expectations to meet individual needs.
  • Leaders place children's welfare and wellbeing at the centre, with a highly effective key-person system fostering trust and a strong sense of belonging.
  • The curriculum is broad and ambitious, reflecting children's interests and individual needs, and includes meaningful experiences like cooking, gardening, storytelling, and outdoor learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support all staff to understand how to extend children's language, deepen their understanding, and maximise learning opportunities throughout the day.
  • 2Leaders should ensure all staff consistently adapt teaching and interactions to meet the individual needs of every child, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, so all children can fully access the curriculum and make consistent secure progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide high-quality support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by adapting routines, resources, and teaching to meet individual needs. Children receive support that reflects their individual strengths and needs, making steady progress, particularly in emotional development, attention, and engagement. However, some staff do not consistently adapt interactions to meet these children's needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy meaningful outdoor learning experiences as part of the broad and ambitious curriculum.

EAL / language support

Staff should consistently adapt teaching and interactions to meet the individual needs of children who speak English as an additional language to ensure they can fully access the curriculum and make consistent secure progress.

Google Reviews of Brentwood Day Nursery

5.0
(20 Google reviews)
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6 months ago

My daughter spent nearly two years at Brentwood Day Nursery before starting school this year. I want to honestly share my thoughts because childcare is incredibly important to every parent, especially during early childhood. The environment at Brentwood Day Nursery is of an exceptionally high standard, immediately catching my attention with its focus on providing children with plenty of fresh air and natural light. The friendly, family-like atmosphere further reinforced this impression during my visit, where I could see a charming blend of vintage appeal and modern touches from the management. The staff members are well-trained and seem fully prepared to nurture and support these young minds. I would definitely recommend it.

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Cecile Metcalf
5 months ago

Brentwood Day Nursery has provided a fantastic experience for both my children. My daughter loved it, and now my son is thriving there too. The staff are all incredibly caring, helpful and create a fun, engaging environment for learning and developing. I highly recommend this setting for any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching place for their little ones.

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Ritz Kumar
5 months ago

Our experience has been great with Brentwood Day Nursery. We feel our son is being cared for and is in safe environment. A personal touch feels comforting and emphasis on individual growth of child is what we find is great for kids here. Overall, I am very pleased with my experience so far!

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Anastasia Postovan
5 months ago

Brentwood Day Nursery is a 10 out of 10 kindergarten, my child has been attending the kindergarten for 1 month but the results are visible from the first week, the teachers' involvement is very high. I recommend this kindergarten 100%, you will be satisfied.

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Chloe Allinson
6 months ago

This is by far the best nursery around. Travelling 45 mins from home for my children to go the nursery says a lot! The staff a so friendly, knowledgeable and caring. The children have so much fun while learning too. Would definitely recommend.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

2 July 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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