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.

Home / Nursery finder / Southend on Sea

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Nurseries in Southend on Sea

Every Ofsted-registered nursery and pre-school in Southend on Sea. Enter your postcode to order them by distance, and see each one's Ofsted rating and places.

52 nurseries in Southend on Sea

Highest Ofsted rating first. Always visit a nursery and ask how they support SEND.

Outstanding

Fairways Pre School Playgroup

Sessional day care · 36 places · LEIGH-ON-SEA · SS9 4QW

Last inspected May 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Johnstone Road Pre-School

Sessional day care · 35 places · THORPE BAY · SS1 3HQ

Last inspected Jan 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Kingsway Pre-School

Sessional day care · 33 places · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA · SS0 9XH

Last inspected May 2022

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery

Full day care · 50 places · Southend-on-Sea · SS2 4LS

Last inspected May 2022

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Little Acorns Preschool

Sessional day care · 26 places · LEIGH-ON-SEA · SS9 3PH

Last inspected Mar 2020

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Rascals

Full day care · 53 places · LEIGH-ON-SEA · SS9 4QW

Last inspected Mar 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Small Friends Children's Day Nursery

Full day care · 60 places · Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 2HA

Last inspected May 2022

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Temple Sutton Early Years

Full day care · 151 places · Southend-on-sea · SS2 4BA

Last inspected Jul 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Outstanding

Trinket Box Pre School Ltd

Sessional day care · 58 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS1 3BS

Last inspected Apr 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Avenue Playgroup

Sessional day care · 30 places · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA · SS0 7JX

Last inspected Jul 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Blenheim Early Years

Full day care · 68 places · Leigh-on-sea · SS9 4HX

Last inspected Jun 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Centre Place Nursery

Full day care · 50 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS1 2JD

Last inspected May 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Cockleshell Nursery

Full day care · 72 places · Southend-on-Sea · SS1 2UP

Last inspected Mar 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Dolly and Bear Day Nursery

Full day care · 62 places · Southend-on-Sea · SS2 6LR

Last inspected May 2021

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Eastwood Community Early Years

Full day care · 40 places · Leigh On Sea · SS9 5AQ

Last inspected Oct 2021

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Eastwood Community Pre-School

Full day care · 57 places · Southend on Sea · SS2 6XY

Last inspected Feb 2020

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Humpty Dumpty Pre-school

Sessional day care · 26 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS2 5PA

Last inspected Jun 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Imperial Day Nursery Ltd

Full day care · 52 places · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA · SS0 8NQ

Last inspected Sep 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Kids Kingdom Daycare

Full day care · 26 places · Southend-on-sea · SS2 4FA

Last inspected Dec 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Kindred Westcliff

Full day care · 88 places · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA · SS0 0AL

Last inspected Jan 2020

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Ladybird Nursery

Full day care · 55 places · Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 0SF

Last inspected Jul 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School

Sessional day care · 28 places · Leigh-On-Sea · SS9 1NN

Last inspected Apr 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Leigh Village Day Nursery

Full day care · 100 places · Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 1SG

Last inspected Jan 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Little Fishes Pre-School

Sessional day care · 30 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS3 9JD

Last inspected Feb 2020

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Little Superstars Nursery

Full day care · 60 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS3 9DG

Last inspected Sep 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Little Treasures

Full day care · 73 places · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA · SS0 9NJ

Last inspected Sep 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Little Turtles Pre-School The Cornerstone U.R.C.

Sessional day care · 32 places · Southend on Sea · SS2 5JL

Last inspected Jun 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Oak House Montessori Ltd

Full day care · 119 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS2 4JR

Last inspected Jun 2024

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Peek A Boo Pre School

Sessional day care · 20 places · Leigh On Sea · SS9 1RG

Last inspected Feb 2024

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Phoenix Pre-School

Sessional day care · 23 places · Leigh On Sea · SS9 1SY

Last inspected Jul 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Ring O' Roses Pre School

Sessional day care · 26 places · Southend on Sea · SS2 6LQ

Last inspected Jul 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Rocking Horse Childcare

Full day care · 40 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS1 2AS

Last inspected May 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Royal Village Nursery

Full day care · 100 places · Southend-on-Sea · SS1 1HD

Last inspected Jul 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Sarah's Montessori Day Nursery

Full day care · 75 places · Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 8NE

Last inspected Aug 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Shoebury Nursery

Full day care · 84 places · Shoeburyness · SS3 9NS

Last inspected Mar 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Smiley Centre For Children

Sessional day care · 40 places · Leigh On Sea · SS9 2AR

Last inspected Apr 2023

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Snaps Day Nursery

Full day care · 38 places · WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA · SS0 9JG

Last inspected May 2024

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Southchurch Park Pre School

Sessional day care · 27 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS1 2TH

Last inspected Apr 2024

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool

Full day care · 39 places · Southend-On-Sea · SS1 2RE

Last inspected Apr 2022

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery

Full day care · 76 places · Southend-on-sea · SS2 4JN

Last inspected Aug 2024

Ofsted report Directions

Good

Whitehouse Playgroup Preschool

Full day care · 25 places · Southend on Sea · SS9 5SJ

Last inspected Sep 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings

Full day care · 100 places · Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 1PR

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Camp 4 Champs @ Thorpe Hall

Out-of-school day care · 119 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS1 3RD

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Eastwood Community Nursery Cabin

Full day care · 170 places · Southend-on-sea · SS2 6UH

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Friars Centre Playgroup

Full day care · 62 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS3 9UT

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Kidz Camp Essex Southend

Out-of-school day care · 150 places · Southend-On-Sea · SS2 4PQ

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

LEIGH TREASURES PRESCHOOL

Sessional day care · 50 places · Leigh-on-sea · SS9 1SJ

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Little Legs

Full day care · 35 places · SOUTHEND-ON-SEA · SS2 6SP

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Lottie & Ollie

Full day care · 30 places · LEIGH-ON-SEA · SS9 2UW

Ofsted report Directions

Not yet inspected

Mega Camps Southend

Out-of-school day care · 90 places · Southend-on-sea · SS2 4UZ

Ofsted report Directions

Requires improvement

Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD

Full day care · 53 places · Westcliff-on-Sea · SS0 0AX

Last inspected Apr 2025

Ofsted report Directions

Requires improvement

Westcliff Pre School

Sessional day care · 36 places · Westcliff-on-sea · SS0 8LL

Last inspected Jan 2025

Ofsted report Directions

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Nurseries in Southend on Sea

52 nurseries in Southend on Sea

Fairways Pre School Playgroup

Johnstone Road Pre-School

Kingsway Pre-School

Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery

Little Acorns Preschool

Rascals

Small Friends Children's Day Nursery

Temple Sutton Early Years

Trinket Box Pre School Ltd

Avenue Playgroup

Blenheim Early Years

Centre Place Nursery

Cockleshell Nursery

Dolly and Bear Day Nursery

Eastwood Community Early Years

Eastwood Community Pre-School

Humpty Dumpty Pre-school

Imperial Day Nursery Ltd

Kids Kingdom Daycare

Kindred Westcliff

Ladybird Nursery

Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School

Leigh Village Day Nursery

Little Fishes Pre-School

Little Superstars Nursery

Little Treasures

Little Turtles Pre-School The Cornerstone U.R.C.

Oak House Montessori Ltd

Peek A Boo Pre School

Phoenix Pre-School

Ring O' Roses Pre School

Rocking Horse Childcare

Royal Village Nursery

Sarah's Montessori Day Nursery

Shoebury Nursery

Smiley Centre For Children

Snaps Day Nursery

Southchurch Park Pre School

Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery

Whitehouse Playgroup Preschool

Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings

Camp 4 Champs @ Thorpe Hall

Eastwood Community Nursery Cabin

Friars Centre Playgroup

Kidz Camp Essex Southend

LEIGH TREASURES PRESCHOOL

Little Legs

Lottie & Ollie

Mega Camps Southend

Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD

Westcliff Pre School

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