Best nurseries in Harwich
6 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 | The Ark Centre Full day care · 26 places · CO12 3LU | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery Ltd Full day care · 50 places · CO12 3NS | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Harwich Centre Pre-School Sessional day care · 50 places · CO12 4AJ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Harwich and Ramsey Sessional day care · 22 places · CO12 5EX | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Oakey Dokeys Pre-School Limited Sessional day care · 30 places · CO12 5BA | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited Full day care · 50 places · CO12 5EL | Requires improvement (2025) |
How much does nursery cost in Harwich?
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 Harwich?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Harwich; listed first: The Ark Centre, Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery Ltd, Harwich Centre Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Harwich?
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 Harwich?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Clacton-on-Sea · Lawford · Clacton · Frinton
Neighbourhoods
Harwich Parkeston · Harwich Town & Dovercourt · Harwich West & South
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.