Best nurseries in Hockley and Hawkwell
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Rochford, 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 | Clever Clogs Preschool Full day care · 35 places · SS5 4EH | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Clever Clogs At Westerings Full day care · 26 places · SS5 4NZ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Tots 2 Teens daycare Full day care · 46 places · SS5 4PJ | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Jelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow Full day care · 30 places · SS5 5BX | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Whizz Kids Pre-School (Hockley) Sessional day care · 48 places · SS5 4XD | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Butterflies Clubhouse Full day care · 12 places · SS5 4AD | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Jelly Beans Montessori Open Air Pre-School At Hockley Primary School Full day care · 40 places · SS5 4UR | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery Full day care · 35 places · SS5 4QH | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Hockley and Hawkwell?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Hockley and Hawkwell?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Hockley and Hawkwell, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Clever Clogs Preschool, Clever Clogs At Westerings, Tots 2 Teens daycare.
How much does nursery cost in Hockley and Hawkwell?
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 Hockley and Hawkwell?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
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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.