Best nurseries in Rochford
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 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 | Ashingdon Preschool Sessional day care · 26 places · SS4 1RG | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | St.Teresa's Pre-School Sessional day care · 12 places · SS4 1RF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Canewdon Pre School and Daycare Sessional day care · 26 places · SS4 3QA | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Wishing Well Day Nursery Full day care · 75 places · SS4 1QF | Good (2023) |
| 5 | The Rochford Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · SS4 1NJ | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Cherry Pips Day Nursery Full day care · 66 places · SS4 1PP | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Mini Marvels PreSchool Limited Sessional day care · 26 places · SS4 2AR | Report card: 4 expected, 1 needs attention (Jan 2026) |
How much does nursery cost in Rochford?
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 Rochford?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Rochford, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Ashingdon Preschool, St.Teresa's Pre-School, Canewdon Pre School and Daycare.
How much does nursery cost in Rochford?
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 Rochford?
7 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.