Nurseries in CM3
51 registered nurseries — 6 Outstanding, 18 Good
Ofsted ratings in CM3
51
Total nurseries
6
Outstanding
18
Good
27
Not yet rated
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, South Woodham Ferrers
Great Waltham Cofe Vc Primary School, Great Waltham
East Hanningfield C Of E Primary School, Chelmsford
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre, Chelmsford
Why families love CM3
71.4/100
Family Score
0.99
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around CM3
Average property price: £462,492
Deprivation decile: 6/10 (10 = least deprived)
Housing demand: Buyer's market
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in CM3
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 CM3?
CM3 has 51 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 6 are rated Outstanding and 18 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in CM3 are Outstanding or Good?
47% of nurseries in CM3 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in CM3?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in CM3 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in CM3?
Yes — many nurseries in CM3 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.