Which pre-schools in Halstead are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 5 miles of Halstead include Castle Nursery, The Park preschool, The Barn Nursery School. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Halstead offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in Halstead?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in Halstead

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of Halstead, Essex, and 7 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 3
Good: 4
After-school clubs: 5

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Directory listingSible HedinghamHalstead · CO9 3NR

Sible Hedingham, Halstead

St. Peter's Nursery

St. Peters C of E Primary School, School Road · CO9 3NR

0.8 miles from Halstead

OfstedGoodMay 2023Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Halstead, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 26 places and run by Castle Hedingham Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCastle HedinghamHalstead · CO9 3EA

Castle Hedingham, Halstead

Castle Nursery

De Vere Primary School, Kirby Hall Road · CO9 3EA

1.5 miles from Halstead

OfstedOutstandingNov 2022Sessional38 places

A sessional nursery in Halstead, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 38 places and run by Castle Hedingham Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingHalsteadEssex · CO9 2LS

Halstead, Essex

Little Pickles Nursery

Riverside House, 19 Chapel Street · CO9 2LS

2.3 miles from Halstead

OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care53 places

A full day care nursery in Halstead, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 53 places and run by LPN Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHalstead St. Andrew'sEssex · CO9 2JN

Halstead St. Andrew's, Essex

Little Me Preschool Halstead

Weavers Court, Halstead · CO9 2JN

2.4 miles from Halstead

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Essex.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingThe CausewayHalstead · CO9 1ET

The Causeway, Halstead

The Park Nursery

The Mill House, The Causeway · CO9 1ET

2.4 miles from Halstead

Not yet gradedFull day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Halstead. Registered for 52 places and run by T Kennedy Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingHalsteadEssex · CO9 2BH

Halstead, Essex

The Park preschool

St. Andrews C of E School, Morton Way · CO9 2BH

2.5 miles from Halstead

OfstedOutstandingNov 2022Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Halstead, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by The Park Preschool (Halstead) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGreat YeldhamHalstead · CO9 4PT

Great Yeldham, Halstead

Acorns Pre School Limited

Church Road, Great Yeldham · CO9 4PT

3.7 miles from Halstead

OfstedGoodJul 2025Sessional18 places

A sessional nursery in Halstead, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 18 places and run by Acorns Pre-School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingToppesfieldHalstead · CO9 4DR

Toppesfield, Halstead

LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL

Post Office, Village Hall · CO9 4DR

3.9 miles from Halstead

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Halstead, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 26 places and run by Little Chestnuts Pre-school CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCrocklandsHalstead · CO9 1QY

Crocklands, Halstead

The Barn Nursery School

Greenstead Farm, Crocklands · CO9 1QY

4.0 miles from Halstead

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2024Full day care76 places

A full day care nursery in Halstead, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 76 places and run by The Barn Nursery School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingColne EngaineColchester · CO6 2ES

Colne Engaine, Colchester

The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd

The Courtauld Memorial Hall, 1 Station Road · CO6 2ES

4.3 miles from Halstead

Inspected February 2026Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Colchester, last inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. Registered for 24 places and run by The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in Halstead at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 10 pre-schools within 5 miles of Halstead (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 4 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours