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Nurseries for toddlers in Essex: page 12

There are 601 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted in Essex, East of England, and 463 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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601 nurseries near Essex

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Laindon Link, Basildon

Busy Bees Preschool

Bluehouse Farm Community Centre, Laindon Link · SS15 5UH

12.6 miles from Essex
OfstedGoodSep 2023Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Basildon, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 26 places and run by Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup Committee.

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0 – 8 years
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Bardfield, Basildon

Jigsaw Pre-School

Gordon Hall, Bardfield · SS16 4JN

12.7 miles from Essex
Inspected January 2026Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Basildon, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 26 places and run by Lorraine Porter and Vanessa Matthews Partnership.

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0 – 5 years
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Nethermayne, Basildon

ABC TREEHOUSE

Mistley Community Hall, Church Road · SS16 4AE

12.7 miles from Essex
OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Basildon, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 32 places and run by Lal-Kissoon, Cherie Danielle.

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0 – 8 years
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