Best nurseries in Chipping Ongar
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Epping Forest, 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 | Bright Stars Pre-School Full day care · CM5 0FF | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Step Start Nurseries Fyfield Full day care · 70 places · CM5 0GN | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club Full day care · 36 places · CM5 9EL | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Truly Scrumptious Early Years Nursery (Ongar) Full day care · 45 places · CM5 0AD | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Puzzlez Playschool Ltd Full day care · 17 places · CM5 9AA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Chipping Ongar?
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 Chipping Ongar?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Chipping Ongar, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Bright Stars Pre-School, Step Start Nurseries Fyfield, Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club.
How much does nursery cost in Chipping Ongar?
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 Chipping Ongar?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chigwell · Epping · Loughton · Waltham Abbey · Buckhurst Hill · North Weald Bassett · Outer
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.