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Pre-schools in South Ockendon

There are 28 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of South Ockendon, Essex, and 20 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
28
Outstanding
2
Good
18
After-school clubs
6

28 nurseries near South Ockendon

Within 3 miles, closest first.
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Aveley, Thurrock

Explorers Aveley

Community Hub, High Street · RM15 4BY

1.6 miles from South Ockendon
OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Aveley, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Cook, Richelle.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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West Thurrock

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery

St Clements Health and Community Centre, London Road · RM20 4AR

2.5 miles from South Ockendon
OfstedGoodSep 2025Full day care88 places

A full day care nursery in West Thurrock, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 88 places and run by Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Childcare in South Ockendon at a glance

Inspection results
20 of the 28 pre-schools within 3 miles of South Ockendon (71%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 18 Good.
Ages taken
28 list babies under 2, 28 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 28 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 Thurrock's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about pre-schools in South Ockendon

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 28 Ofsted-registered pre-schools within 3 miles of South Ockendon. 2 are rated Outstanding and 18 are rated Good at their latest inspection.