Best nurseries in Loughton
13 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Epping Forest, 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 | Chrysalis Pre-School Full day care · 46 places · IG10 4LT | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 49 places · IG10 1QP | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | New Beginnings Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · IG10 3HE | Outstanding (2022) |
| 4 | Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton Full day care · 69 places · IG10 4DP | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Kids Inc Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · IG10 4PE | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Little Lambs Ltd Sessional day care · 35 places · IG10 1BB | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Nursery And Preschool Full day care · 59 places · IG10 2BQ | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Hereward Sessional day care · 20 places · IG10 2HR | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Chrysalis at The Cricket Club Full day care · 32 places · IG10 1NQ | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Hearts Day Nursery Loughton Full day care · 43 places · IG10 1DX | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Loughton Pre-School Sessional day care · 25 places · IG10 3TX | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Loughton's Little Angels preschool Sessional day care · 45 places · IG10 1PD | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Stagecoach Loughton Sessional day care · IG10 2BQ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Loughton?
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 Loughton?
Of 13 nurseries and pre-schools in Loughton, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Chrysalis Pre-School, Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School, New Beginnings Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Loughton?
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 Loughton?
13 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chigwell · Epping · Waltham Abbey · Buckhurst Hill · Chipping Ongar · North Weald Bassett · Outer
Neighbourhoods
Loughton East · Loughton North · Loughton South · Loughton West
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.