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Pre-schools in Dunmow

There are 20 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of Dunmow, Essex, and 14 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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After-school clubs
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20 nurseries near Dunmow

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Directory listingDunmowEssex · CM6 1BH
Dunmow, Essex

Wrens Pre-School

Quaker Meeting House, Dunmow · CM6 1BH

Under 0.1 miles from Dunmow
OfstedGoodMay 2024Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Dunmow, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Mardell, Joanna Elizabeth.

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Directory listingDunmowEssex · CM6 2AD
Dunmow, Essex

St Mary's Church Nursery

St Mary's Church, Church Street · CM6 2AD

0.7 miles from Dunmow
Inspected February 2026Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Dunmow, last inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. Registered for 24 places and run by St Mary's Church Nursery Great Dunmow Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Directory listingFelstedDunmow · CM6 3EB
Felsted, Dunmow

Felsted Little Acorns

Felsted Primary School, Braintree Road · CM6 3EB

3.7 miles from Dunmow
Inspected March 2026Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Dunmow, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 30 places and run by Felsted Little Acorns Committee.

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0 – 5 years
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Childcare in Dunmow at a glance

Inspection results
14 of the 20 pre-schools within 5 miles of Dunmow (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 11 Good.
Ages taken
20 list babies under 2, 20 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 20 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Essex's Family Information Service.

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There are 20 Ofsted-registered pre-schools within 5 miles of Dunmow. 3 are rated Outstanding and 11 are rated Good at their latest inspection.

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