Best nurseries in Ashdon
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Uttlesford, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashdon Childrens Nursery Full day care · 79 places · CB10 2ET | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | The Chesterfords Community Preschool Full day care · 30 places · CB10 1NS | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Crocus Early Years Centre Full day care · 85 places · CB11 4UH | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's Full day care · 41 places · CB10 2AL | Good (2021) |
| 5 | Stagecoach Saffron Walden Sessional day care · CB10 1NS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Ashdon?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Ashdon?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Ashdon, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Ashdon Childrens Nursery, The Chesterfords Community Preschool, Crocus Early Years Centre.
How much does nursery cost in Ashdon?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Ashdon?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Saffron Walden · Felsted · Hatfield Heath · Newport (Uttlesford) · Stansted Mountfitchet · Takeley and Little Canfield
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.