Best nurseries in Southfields
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Basildon, 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 | Second Steps Day Nursery Full day care · 106 places · SS15 6PH | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Munchkins Nursery and Pre School Full day care · 55 places · SS15 6JQ | Outstanding (2024) |
| 3 | Oak Trees Day Nursery School Full day care · 51 places · SS15 6EE | Outstanding (2022) |
| 4 | Munchkins Nursery And Pre School Full day care · 40 places · SS15 6UJ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Munchkins Nursery And Pre School Full day care · 41 places · SS15 6PE | Good (2021) |
| 6 | The Caterpillar Clubhouse Full day care · 14 places · SS15 6LF | Report card: 1 strong, 4 expected (Jan 2026) |
How much does nursery cost in Southfields?
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 Southfields?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Southfields, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Second Steps Day Nursery, Munchkins Nursery and Pre School, Oak Trees Day Nursery School.
How much does nursery cost in Southfields?
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 Southfields?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Basildon · Billericay · Wickford · Laindon · Lee Chapel · Barstable · Fremnells · Kingswood · Sunnymede
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.