4 nurseries in Halstead
Every day nursery in Halstead on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in Halstead, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Barn Nursery School CO9 1QY | Outstanding | 13 February 2024 | 76 |
| 2 | Little Chestnuts Pre-School CO9 4DR | Good | 8 May 2024 | 26 |
| 3 | Little Pickles Nursery CO9 2LS | Good | 16 March 2023 | 53 |
| 4 | The Park Nursery CO9 1ET | Not yet graded | Not yet | 52 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in Halstead
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in Halstead 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 Halstead
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Halstead 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.