Best nurseries in Takeley and Little Canfield
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Uttlesford, 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 | Blossom Barn Pre-School Sessional day care · 14 places · CM24 8TZ | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Blossom Barn Nursery Full day care · 78 places · CM22 6PU | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Clever Cloggs Day Nursery Full day care · 126 places · CM6 1FF | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Countryside Pre-School Nursery Full day care · 38 places · CM6 1SW | Good (2024) |
| 5 | High House Nursery Ltd Full day care · 103 places · CM22 6PL | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Pixies Pre-School Ltd Sessional day care · 30 places · CM22 6QJ | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Saplings Nursery Full day care · 82 places · CM22 6PF | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Olivers Lodge - Sunnyfields Takeley Full day care · 37 places · CM22 6QH | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Sport Star (Takeley) Sessional day care · CM6 1YE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Takeley and Little Canfield?
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 Takeley and Little Canfield?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Takeley and Little Canfield, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Blossom Barn Pre-School, Blossom Barn Nursery, Clever Cloggs Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Takeley and Little Canfield?
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 Takeley and Little Canfield?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
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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.