Which nurseries in CB10 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of CB10 include Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company, Meadows Montessori, Ashdon Childrens Nursery. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in CB10 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 nurseries in CB10?

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.

Nurseries in CB10, Saffron Walden

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of CB10, Saffron Walden, and 9 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 3
Good: 6
After-school clubs: 4

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Directory listingSaffron WaldenEssex · CB10 2AL

Saffron Walden, Essex

Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's

Dame Bradbury's School, Ashdon Road · CB10 2AL

0.4 miles from CB10

OfstedGoodOct 2021Full day care41 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2021. Registered for 41 places and run by The Stephen Perse Foundation.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingSaffron WaldenEssex · CB11 3AQ

Saffron Walden, Essex

Saffron Walden Nursery School

Saffron Walden Nursery School, Shire Hill Industrial Estate · CB11 3AQ

0.7 miles from CB10

OfstedGoodApr 2024Full day care49 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. Registered for 49 places and run by Saffron Walden Nursery School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSaffron WaldenEssex · CB10 1BQ

Saffron Walden, Essex

Olivers Lodge - Saffron Walden

St. Marys Primary School, Castle Street · CB10 1BQ

0.9 miles from CB10

Inspected January 2026Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 30 places and run by Olivers Lodge Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSaffron Walden AudleyEssex · CB10 1EH

Saffron Walden Audley, Essex

Salaman House Day Nursery

Salaman House, 23a Hill Street · CB10 1EH

1.0 mile from CB10

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Essex.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingSaffron WaldenEssex · CB11 3DW

Saffron Walden, Essex

St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School

St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, South Road · CB11 3DW

1.0 mile from CB10

OfstedGoodMay 2022Full day care34 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 34 places and run by Wisbey, Michelle Deanna.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSaffron WaldenEssex · CB11 3ED

Saffron Walden, Essex

Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company

Bell Day Nursery, Peaslands Road · CB11 3ED

1.0 mile from CB10

OfstedOutstandingJun 2025Full day care73 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 73 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingSaffron WaldenEssex · CB11 3EG

Saffron Walden, Essex

Bell Day Pre-school

Lord Butler Leisure Centre, Peaslands Road · CB11 3EG

1.1 miles from CB10

OfstedGoodMay 2025Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSaffron WaldenEssex · CB11 4DU

Saffron Walden, Essex

Meadows Montessori

Katherine Semar Infant School, Ross Close · CB11 4DU

1.4 miles from CB10

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2025Full day care35 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered for 35 places and run by The Meadows Pre-School Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSaffron WaldenEssex · CB11 4UH

Saffron Walden, Essex

Crocus Early Years Centre

Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road · CB11 4UH

1.6 miles from CB10

OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care85 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 85 places and run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingAshdonSaffron Walden · CB10 2ET

Ashdon, Saffron Walden

Ashdon Childrens Nursery

Hill Farm, Radwinter Road · CB10 2ET

2.7 miles from CB10

OfstedOutstandingJul 2024Full day care79 places

A full day care nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 79 places and run by Ashdon Childrens Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingWendens AmboSaffron Walden · CB11 4JX

Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden

Wendens Ambo Pre School

Village Hall, Royston Road · CB11 4JX

2.9 miles from CB10

OfstedGoodNov 2023Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Saffron Walden, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 24 places and run by Wendens Ambo Pre School (CIO).

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in CB10 at a glance

Inspection results: 9 of the 11 nurseries within 3 miles of CB10 (82%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 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