Best nurseries in Danbury
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Chelmsford, 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 | Little Owls Nursery Full day care · 108 places · CM3 4AB | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Jesters Nursery Childcare Full day care · 36 places · CM3 4EX | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Jesters Nursery School Danbury Full day care · 20 places · CM3 4NQ | Report card: 5 strong (Nov 2025) |
| 4 | Danbury Pre-School at St John's Full day care · 26 places · CM3 4NS | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd Full day care · 66 places · CM3 8BH | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Bicknacre Preschool Sessional day care · 26 places · CM3 4ES | Good (2022) |
| 7 | East Hanningfield Pre-school Sessional day care · 26 places · CM3 8AE | Report card: 5 needs attention (Feb 2026) |
How much does nursery cost in Danbury?
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 Danbury?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Danbury, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Owls Nursery, Jesters Nursery Childcare, Jesters Nursery School Danbury.
How much does nursery cost in Danbury?
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 Danbury?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chelmsford · Runwell · South Woodham Ferrers · Writtle · Great Baddow · Moulsham · Springfield · Boreham · Chelmer · Great Leighs · Rettendon
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.