Best nurseries in Great Baddow
9 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 Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery Full day care · 72 places · CM2 7HQ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | You & Me Pre-School Sessional day care · 20 places · CM2 6ST | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Little Chums Nursery Full day care · 45 places · CM2 9SR | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Meadgate Nursery Full day care · 36 places · CM2 7NS | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Faces Childcare Ltd Full day care · 56 places · CM2 8HR | Good (2023) |
| 6 | St Mary's Playschool Full day care · 78 places · CM2 7JU | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Hamptons sport & leisure Sessional day care · CM2 9FH | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Little Faces Nursery School Full day care · 62 places · CM2 8HR | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Munchkins Nursery and Pre-School Full day care · 80 places · CM2 7HX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Great Baddow?
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 Great Baddow?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Great Baddow, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery, You & Me Pre-School, Little Chums Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Great Baddow?
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 Great Baddow?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chelmsford · Runwell · South Woodham Ferrers · Danbury · Writtle · 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.