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Nurseries for toddlers in SS2

There are 50 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of SS2, Southend-on-Sea, and 36 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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50 nurseries near SS2

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Directory listingKursaalSouthend-On-Sea · SS1 2UP
Kursaal, Southend-On-Sea

Cockleshell Nursery

Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive · SS1 2UP

1.0 mile from SS2
OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Southend-on-Sea, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 72 places and run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

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0 – 8 years
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Directory listingWestboroughWestcliff-On-Sea · SS0 9NJ
Westborough, Westcliff-On-Sea

Little Treasures

Westcliff Elim Christian Centre, 148 Electric Avenue · SS0 9NJ

1.2 miles from SS2
OfstedGoodSep 2025Full day care73 places

A full day care nursery in Westcliff-On-Sea, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 73 places and run by Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance.

Ages
0 – 8 years
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Directory listingPrittlewellWestcliff-On-Sea · SS0 0SF
Prittlewell, Westcliff-On-Sea

Ladybird Nursery

8-10 Cardigan Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 0SF

1.4 miles from SS2
OfstedGoodJul 2023Full day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Westcliff-on-Sea, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered for 55 places and run by Southend Hospital Trust, Ladybird Nursery.

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0 – 8 years
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Childcare in SS2 at a glance

Inspection results
36 of the 50 nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of SS2 (72%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 7 Outstanding and 29 Good.
Ages taken
50 list babies under 2, 50 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 50 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 Southend on Sea's Family Information Service.

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There are 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of SS2. 7 are rated Outstanding and 29 are rated Good at their latest inspection.