Best Nurseries in Basildon
50 nurseries in Basildon — 6 Outstanding, 27 Good
Ofsted ratings in Basildon
50
Total nurseries
6
Outstanding
27
Good
1
Requires Improvement
16
Not yet rated
Ford Research & Engineering Centre, Basildon
C/o David Lloyd Leisure Club, Basildon
Eversley Leisure Centre, BASILDON
Church of St. John the Evangelist, BASILDON
Whitmore Primary School & Nursery, Basildon
The Willows Primary School, Basildon
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Basildon
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Basildon?
Basildon has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 6 are rated Outstanding and 27 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Basildon are rated Outstanding or Good?
66% of nurseries in Basildon are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Basildon?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Basildon sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.