Best nurseries in Leigh
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Southend-on-Sea, 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 | Small Friends Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · SS9 2HA | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Little Acorns Preschool Sessional day care · 26 places · SS9 3PH | Outstanding (2020) |
| 3 | Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School Sessional day care · 28 places · SS9 1NN | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Peek A Boo Pre School Sessional day care · 20 places · SS9 1RG | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Phoenix Pre-School Sessional day care · 23 places · SS9 1SY | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Smiley Centre For Children Sessional day care · 40 places · SS9 2AR | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Leigh Village Day Nursery Full day care · 100 places · SS9 1SG | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings Full day care · 100 places · SS9 1PR | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | LEIGH TREASURES PRESCHOOL Sessional day care · 50 places · SS9 1SJ | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Lottie & Ollie Full day care · 30 places · SS9 2UW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Leigh?
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 Leigh?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Leigh, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Small Friends Children's Day Nursery, Little Acorns Preschool, Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Leigh?
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 Leigh?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 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.