Best Nurseries in Southend-on-Sea
25 nurseries in Southend-on-Sea — 3 Outstanding, 15 Good
Ofsted ratings in Southend-on-Sea
25
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
15
Good
7
Not yet rated
32 Crossfield Road, Southend-on-Sea
All Saints Church Hall (The Thomas Smith Hall), SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Shoeburyness & Thorpe Bay Baptist Church, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Eastwood Community Nursery Cabin, Southend-on-sea
Greenways Primary School, Southend-on-sea
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Southend-on-Sea
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 Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea has 25 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 15 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Southend-on-Sea are rated Outstanding or Good?
72% of nurseries in Southend-on-Sea are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Southend-on-Sea?
This page lists all 25 nurseries in Southend-on-Sea sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.