Best nurseries in Stanford
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Thurrock, 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 | East Thurrock Kids Club Full day care · 90 places · SS17 0DF | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Rose Buddies Childcare Ltd Full day care · 30 places · SS17 0BA | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Bunnies Nursery Sessional day care · 44 places · SS17 0AR | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Goldcrest Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 47 places · SS17 0JY | Good (2023) |
| 5 | For U Tuition Service Ltd Full day care · SS17 0NE | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Sparkling Angels Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 75 places · SS17 0BZ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Stanford?
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 Stanford?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Stanford; listed first: East Thurrock Kids Club, Rose Buddies Childcare Ltd, Little Bunnies Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Stanford?
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 Stanford?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames · Grays · South Ockendon · Stanford-le-Hope · Chadwell St Mary · Corringham · Little Thurrock
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.