7 nurseries in Clacton-on-Sea
Every day nursery in Clacton-on-Sea on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in Clacton-on-Sea, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanny Jo's Day Nursery CO16 0JE | Outstanding | 12 August 2024 | 90 |
| 2 | Willow Tree Nursery School CO15 4US | Good | 23 October 2024 | 190 |
| 3 | St Osyth Preschool and Nursery CIC CO16 8EW | Good | 26 June 2024 | 44 |
| 4 | Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery CO16 8BE | Good | 28 February 2024 | 75 |
| 5 | Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool CO15 6DD | Good | 5 January 2024 | 50 |
| 6 | The Chase Clacton CO15 3QL | Good | 8 June 2023 | 29 |
| 7 | Chestnut Grove Kindergarten CO15 3JH | Good | 25 October 2022 | 100 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nurseries by postcode in Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea is in Essex.
Nursery fees in Clacton-on-Sea
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in Clacton-on-Sea itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £192no funded hours | £155after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £176no funded hours | £141after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £67after the free 15 hours | £135after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in Clacton-on-Sea
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Clacton-on-Sea as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.