Best nurseries in North Weald Bassett
5 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 | The Red School Sessional day care · 40 places · CM16 6EY | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Bluebell Forest School Sessional day care · 30 places · CM17 0QS | Outstanding (2024) |
| 3 | Sheering Village Preschool CIC Sessional day care · 44 places · CM22 7LX | Good (2024) |
| 4 | North Weald Village Pre-School Ltd Sessional day care · 35 places · CM16 6BU | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Scribbles Day Nursery Full day care · 105 places · CM16 6AR | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in North Weald Bassett?
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 North Weald Bassett?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in North Weald Bassett, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: The Red School, Bluebell Forest School, Sheering Village Preschool CIC.
How much does nursery cost in North Weald Bassett?
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 North Weald Bassett?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chigwell · Epping · Loughton · Waltham Abbey · Buckhurst Hill · Chipping Ongar · Outer
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.