Best nurseries in Rayleigh
11 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 | Grove Road Pre-school Full day care · 24 places · SS6 8UA | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Downhall Under Fives Sessional day care · 28 places · SS6 9NN | Outstanding (2025) |
| 3 | Born To Sessional day care · 16 places · SS6 8BW | Outstanding (2023) |
| 4 | Happy Days Nursery Full day care · 44 places · SS6 9QG | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Kindred Rayleigh Full day care · 68 places · SS6 7JQ | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Fairview Under Fives Group Sessional day care · 20 places · SS6 8AJ | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Rascals Childcare Limited Full day care · 30 places · SS6 9HP | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Our Lady of Ransom Preschool Sessional day care · 40 places · SS6 9DT | Good (2023) |
| 9 | The Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · SS11 8SH | Good (2023) |
| 10 | The Treehouse Forestry Nursery And Out Of School Club Full day care · 72 places · SS11 8UD | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Toad Hall Day Nursery and Pre School Full day care · 76 places · SS6 7PE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Rayleigh?
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 Rayleigh?
Of 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Rayleigh, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Grove Road Pre-school, Downhall Under Fives, Born To.
How much does nursery cost in Rayleigh?
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 Rayleigh?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
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Neighbourhoods
Rayleigh North East · Rayleigh North West · Rayleigh South East · Rayleigh South 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.