6 nurseries in Leigh-on-Sea
Every day nursery in Leigh-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 Leigh-on-Sea, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rascals SS9 4QW | Outstanding | 8 March 2023 | 53 |
| 2 | Small Friends Children's Day Nursery SS9 2HA | Outstanding | 25 May 2022 | 60 |
| 3 | Blenheim Early Years SS9 4HX | Good | 17 June 2025 | 68 |
| 4 | Leigh Village Day Nursery SS9 1SG | Good | 27 January 2023 | 100 |
| 5 | Lottie & Ollie SS9 2UW | Needs attention in 2 of 6 | 10 March 2026 | 30 |
| 6 | Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings SS9 1PR | Not yet graded | Not yet | 100 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nurseries by postcode in Leigh-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea is in Southend on Sea.
Nursery fees in Leigh-on-Sea
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in Leigh-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 Leigh-on-Sea
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Leigh-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.