Best nurseries in Clacton-on-Sea
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Tendring, 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 | Gt Clacton Pre-school Ltd Sessional day care · 20 places · CO15 4HR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | The Chase Nursery Sessional day care · 35 places · CO15 5PU | Report card: 5 strong (Jan 2026) |
| 3 | Little Jimmy's Pre-School - Cann Hall Sessional day care · 63 places · CO16 8DA | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Willow Tree Nursery School Full day care · 190 places · CO15 4US | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Little Pals Forest School Full day care · 32 places · CO16 8DU | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Little Jimmy's Pre-school Sessional day care · 36 places · CO15 1LF | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Clacton Sessional day care · 24 places · CO15 5UH | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Full day care · 75 places · CO16 8BE | Good (2024) |
| 9 | Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool Full day care · 50 places · CO15 6DD | Good (2024) |
| 10 | The Chase Holland Park Full day care · 54 places · CO15 6NG | Good (2023) |
| 11 | The Chase Clacton Full day care · 29 places · CO15 3QL | Good (2023) |
| 12 | Burrsville Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · CO15 4RN | Good (2023) |
| 13 | Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Full day care · 100 places · CO15 3JH | Good (2022) |
| 14 | Nanny Jenny's Preschool Sessional day care · 20 places · CO15 4AR | Good (2022) |
| 15 | Little Holland Nursery Full day care · 40 places · CO15 5NN | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Clacton-on-Sea?
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 Clacton-on-Sea?
Of 15 nurseries and pre-schools in Clacton-on-Sea, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Gt Clacton Pre-school Ltd, The Chase Nursery, Little Jimmy's Pre-School - Cann Hall.
How much does nursery cost in Clacton-on-Sea?
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 Clacton-on-Sea?
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 15 of them inspected so far.
Neighbourhoods
Clacton Bocking's Elm · Clacton Central · Clacton East · Clacton North · Clacton Rush Green · Clacton West · Holland-on-Sea
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.