Which pre-schools in CM4 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of CM4 include Stock Pre-School. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in CM4 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 CM4?

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 CM4

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of CM4, Billericay, 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: 1
Good: 6
After-school clubs: 7

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Directory listingIngatestoneEssex · CM4 0BA

Ingatestone, Essex

Mini Moments Nursery

102 High Street, Ingatestone · CM4 0BA

0.4 miles from CM4

Not yet gradedFull day care39 places

A full day care nursery in Ingatestone. Registered for 39 places and run by Amidhara Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingIngatestoneEssex · CM4 0DE

Ingatestone, Essex

Wright Start Day Nurseries

52 Fryerning Lane, INGATESTONE · CM4 0DE

0.4 miles from CM4

OfstedGoodJun 2023Full day care65 places

A full day care nursery in Ingatestone, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered for 65 places and run by Wright Start Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingIngatestoneEssex · CM4 9EY

Ingatestone, Essex

Roman Road Pre School

United Reformed Church, High Street · CM4 9EY

0.5 miles from CM4

OfstedGoodJun 2025Sessional28 places

A sessional nursery in Ingatestone, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 28 places and run by Callaway, Faye.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMountnessingBrentwood · CM15 0UH

Mountnessing, Brentwood

Step Start Mountnessing

281 Roman Road, Mountnessing · CM15 0UH

2.1 miles from CM4

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care86 places

A full day care nursery in Brentwood, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 86 places and run by Step Start Nurseries Mountnessing Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStockIngatestone · CM4 9TB

Stock, Ingatestone

Stock Pre-School

Dakyn Drive, Stock · CM4 9TB

2.3 miles from CM4

OfstedOutstandingOct 2022Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Ingatestone, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 26 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBillericayEssex · CM12 0GH

Billericay, Essex

Gooseberry Green Pre School

Sunnyside Childrens Centre, Rosebay Avenue · CM12 0GH

2.6 miles from CM4

Not yet gradedSessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Billericay. Registered for 40 places and run by Gooseberry Green Pre School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBillericayEssex · CM12 0LS

Billericay, Essex

Noah's Ark Pre school (Billericay)

Mill Hill Drive, BILLERICAY · CM12 0LS

2.8 miles from CM4

OfstedGoodJun 2024Full day care21 places

A full day care nursery in Billericay, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 21 places and run by Noah's Ark Pre-School (Billericay) Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBillericayEssex · CM12 0NX

Billericay, Essex

Buttsbury Pre-school

Perry Street, Billericay · CM12 0NX

2.9 miles from CM4

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care34 places

A full day care nursery in Billericay, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 34 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBillericayEssex · CM12 0NX

Billericay, Essex

Kindred Billericay

Buttsbury Infant School, Perry Street · CM12 0NX

2.9 miles from CM4

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Full day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Billericay, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 44 places and run by Kindred Education (Essex) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBillericayEssex · CM12 0NA

Billericay, Essex

OakDin Montessori Kindergarten Ltd

67 Perry Street, Billericay · CM12 0NA

3.0 miles from CM4

Inspected November 2025Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Billericay, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 26 places and run by Oakdin Montessori Kindergarten Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in CM4 at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 10 pre-schools within 3 miles of CM4 (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 6 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