How do I find a nursery near me?

Enter your postcode and SEN2gether lists the nearest Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, with each one's Ofsted rating, number of places and location.

Are these SEN nurseries?

These are all Ofsted-registered early years settings, not a separate list of "SEN nurseries" (there isn't one). Every nursery has a legal duty to support children with special educational needs and disabilities through SEN Support and a nursery SENCO. When you visit, ask how they support SEND, whether they have a SENCO, and their experience with your child's needs.

What do the Ofsted ratings mean?

Ofsted rates early years providers Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate. "Not yet inspected" means the setting is registered but has not had a full inspection yet, often because it is newer.

Does my child need a diagnosis to get a nursery place?

No. Nurseries support children based on need, not diagnosis. If your child has emerging or additional needs, talk to the nursery SENCO, and ask your local authority about early years SEND support and funding such as the Disability Access Fund.

Nurseries in Essex: 758 Ofsted-rated early years settings

Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited

Full day care · 50 places · Ramsey, Harwich · CO12 5EL

Full day care · 159 places · Colchester · CO3 0RH

Tiddlywinks Preschool

Out-of-school day care · 20 places · Basildon · SS14 2EX

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

YMCA Essex @ Witham Oaks Academy

Out-of-school day care · 10 places · Witham · CM8 1NA

Ofsted report Directions

Nurseries in Essex

758 nurseries in Essex

Abacus Kindergarten

Ashdon Childrens Nursery

Ashingdon Preschool

Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery

Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School

Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company

Blossom Barn Nursery

Blossom Barn Pre-School

Bluebell Forest School

Born To

Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool

Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Stars Pre-School

Brimpton House Nursery

Brinkley Lane Day Nursery School

Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School

Broomfield Road Day Nursery School

Busy Bees At Springfield Chelmsford

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chelmsford

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Severalls Business Park

Butterflies Montessori School

Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited

Castle Nursery

Caterpillars Pre-School

Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School

Chrysalis Pre-School

Clever Clogs At Westerings

Clever Clogs Preschool

Close to Home Childcare Ltd

Diddydots Nursery

Downhall Under Fives

Elmstead Nursery Ltd

Elmwood Preschool

Flitch Green Pre-School

Frinton Montessori

Gershwin Park Day Nursery School

Goldcrest Day Nursery Ltd

Great Tey Pre-School

Grove Road Pre-school

Gt Clacton Pre-school Ltd

Hawkesbury Pre School

Hillside Playcare

Hurst Court Day Nursery School

Jesters Nursery Childcare

Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy Ltd

Just Imagine Day Nursery Ltd - Vange

Kidz OK Ltd

Ladybirds Pre-School

Lawn Lane Day Nursery School

Letterbox Nursery

Little Angels Pre School Ltd

Little Darwins Nursery

Little Doves Christian Pre School

Little Footprints Day Nursery

Little Owls Nursery

Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery

Little Steps Pre-School

Little Wild Tribe Education

Maldon Community Preschool

Maldon Court Nursery

Maynard Montessori - Stebbing

Meadows Montessori

Munchkins Nursery and Pre School

Munchkins Nursery and Pre School

Nannas Day Nurseries

Nannas Day Nurseries

Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery

Nanny Jo's Day Nursery

New Beginnings Day Nursery

Noak Bridge Pre-School

Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld

Oak Trees Day Nursery School

Olivers Lodge - Newport

Pebbles Preschool

Pelican Place Nursery

Play Planet Pre-School

Polka Dot Farm