Best nurseries in Doddinghurst
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Brentwood, 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 Doves Christian Pre School Sessional day care · 45 places · CM14 5SD | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Stondon Massey Pre School Sessional day care · 35 places · CM15 0DT | Report card: 2 strong, 3 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 3 | St. Margaret's Pre School Sessional day care · 30 places · CM15 0QH | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Hopscotch Day Nursery Full day care · 35 places · CM15 0DH | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Doddinghurst Community Pre-school Sessional day care · 42 places · CM15 0NJ | Good (2023) |
| 6 | ABC Nursery & Pre School Ltd Full day care · 72 places · CM5 9RG | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care Sessional day care · 55 places · CM4 0QW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Doddinghurst?
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 Doddinghurst?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Doddinghurst, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Doves Christian Pre School, Stondon Massey Pre School, St. Margaret's Pre School.
How much does nursery cost in Doddinghurst?
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 Doddinghurst?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Brentwood · Hutton · Hutton Mount · Warley
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.