Best nurseries in Witham
13 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Braintree, 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 | Pelican Place Nursery Full day care · 138 places · CM8 2DZ | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Gershwin Park Day Nursery School Full day care · 74 places · CM8 1FQ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Witham Valley Nursery Full day care · 24 places · CM8 1HF | Outstanding (2022) |
| 4 | Rivenstars Early Education Sessional day care · 28 places · CM8 3PQ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 5 | Holly Trees Nursery Full day care · 142 places · CM8 2AZ | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Little Hands Pre-School Nursery Full day care · 30 places · CM8 1DJ | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Spring - Harlequin Full day care · 37 places · CM8 1NA | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Honeybear House Day Nursery Full day care · 56 places · CM8 2SD | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd Sessional day care · CM8 1UN | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Witham Nursery Full day care · 41 places · CM8 1HN | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs Sessional day care · 42 places · CM8 2HE | Good (2021) |
| 12 | Step Start Nurseries Witham Full day care · 107 places · CM8 2AJ | Report card: 4 expected, 1 needs attention (Jan 2026) |
| 13 | Cheeky Monkeys Preschool Sessional day care · 26 places · CM8 2JP | Report card: 1 expected, 4 needs attention (Nov 2025) |
How much does nursery cost in Witham?
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 Witham?
Of 13 nurseries and pre-schools in Witham, 4 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Pelican Place Nursery, Gershwin Park Day Nursery School, Witham Valley Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Witham?
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 Witham?
13 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 13 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.