Which nurseries in CM0 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 5 miles of CM0 include Close to Home Childcare Ltd. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in CM0 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 CM0?

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 CM0, Southminster

There are 12 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of CM0, Southminster, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 12
Outstanding: 1
Good: 7
After-school clubs: 1

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Child's age

Ofsted rating

Directory listingSouthminsterEssex · CM0 7EW

Southminster, Essex

Southminster Preschool Learning Alliance

Community Hall 2, King George V Memorial Field · CM0 7EW

Under 0.1 miles from CM0

OfstedGoodJan 2025Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Southminster, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 26 places and run by Southminster Pre-School Learning Alliance Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSouthminsterEssex · CM0 7EH

Southminster, Essex

First Day Nursery Hillside

Hall Road, Southminster · CM0 7EH

0.2 miles from CM0

Not yet gradedFull day care104 places

A full day care nursery in Southminster. Registered for 104 places and run by First Day Holdings Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSteepleSouthminster · CM0 7LB

Steeple, Southminster

Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd

Colleton Farm, Foxhall Road · CM0 7LB

1.3 miles from CM0

Not yet gradedSessional61 places

A sessional nursery in Southminster. Registered for 61 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBurnham-on-crouchEssex · CM0 8EF

Burnham-on-crouch, Essex

Burnham Pre-School

Carnival Hall, Arcadia Road · CM0 8EF

2.1 miles from CM0

OfstedGoodFeb 2022Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Burnham-on-crouch, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 52 places and run by Burnham Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBurnham On CrouchEssex · CM0 8LG

Burnham On Crouch, Essex

Treetops Preschool Burnham On Crouch Limited

Burnham On Crouch Cp School, Dunkirk Road · CM0 8LG

2.3 miles from CM0

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care27 places

A full day care nursery in Burnham On Crouch, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 27 places and run by Treetops Preschool (Burnham-On-Crouch) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBurnham on CrouchEssex · CM0 8HR

Burnham on Crouch, Essex

Close to Home Childcare Ltd

97 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch · CM0 8HR

2.4 miles from CM0

OfstedOutstandingJul 2024Full day care37 places

A full day care nursery in Burnham on Crouch, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 37 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTillinghamEssex · CM0 7TW

Tillingham, Essex

Tillingham Pre-School

Tillingham Village Hall, Vicarage Lane · CM0 7TW

3.1 miles from CM0

Inspected December 2025Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Tillingham, last inspected by Ofsted in December 2025. Registered for 26 places and run by Tillingham Pre-School Playgroup Association Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAlthorneChelmsford · CM3 6YH

Althorne, Chelmsford

Second Steps Day Nursery (Althorne) Ltd

Suite 1 Winterdale Manor, Winterdale Manor Enterprise Centre · CM3 6YH

3.1 miles from CM0

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care78 places

A full day care nursery in Chelmsford, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 78 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMaylandChelmsford · CM3 6AD

Mayland, Chelmsford

Little Nipperz

Katonia Avenue, Mayland · CM3 6AD

3.6 miles from CM0

OfstedGoodJun 2021Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Chelmsford, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2021. Registered for 26 places and run by Little Nipperz Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMaylandSt Lawrence, Southminster · CM0 7LY

Mayland, St Lawrence, Southminster

Diddydots

St Lawrence Village Hall, Jubilee Field · CM0 7LY

3.7 miles from CM0

Not yet gradedSessional26 places

A sessional nursery in St Lawrence, Southminster. Registered for 26 places and run by Diddydots Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAlthorneChelmsford · CM3 6JS

Althorne, Chelmsford

Latchingdon Sessional Pre-School Ltd

The Street, Chelmsford · CM3 6JS

4.7 miles from CM0

OfstedGoodFeb 2024Sessional22 places

A sessional nursery in Chelmsford, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 22 places and run by Latchingdon Sessional Pre-School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCanewdonRochford · SS4 3QA

Canewdon, Rochford

Canewdon Pre School and Daycare

Canewdon Endowed Primary School, High Street · SS4 3QA

4.9 miles from CM0

OfstedGoodDec 2024Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Rochford, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 26 places and run by Holmes, Ann Jacqueline.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in CM0 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 12 nurseries within 5 miles of CM0 (67%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 7 Good.
Ages taken: 12 list babies under 2, 12 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 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