9 nurseries in Loughton
Every day nursery in Loughton on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Best-rated nurseries in Loughton
The top of our Loughton ranking: Ofsted's outcome first, then the newest inspection.
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrysalis Pre-School IG10 4LT | Outstanding | 17 January 2024 | 46 |
| 2 | Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School IG10 1QP | Outstanding | 21 November 2022 | 49 |
| 3 | New Beginnings Day Nursery IG10 3HE | Outstanding | 13 October 2022 | 60 |
| 4 | Beechoak Farm Montessori Preschool IG10 4AJ | Good | 18 February 2025 | 72 |
| 5 | Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton IG10 4DP | Good | 12 September 2024 | 69 |
Day nurseries in Loughton, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrysalis Pre-School IG10 4LT | Outstanding | 17 January 2024 | 46 |
| 2 | Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School IG10 1QP | Outstanding | 21 November 2022 | 49 |
| 3 | New Beginnings Day Nursery IG10 3HE | Outstanding | 13 October 2022 | 60 |
| 4 | Beechoak Farm Montessori Preschool IG10 4AJ | Good | 18 February 2025 | 72 |
| 5 | Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton IG10 4DP | Good | 12 September 2024 | 69 |
| 6 | Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Nursery And Preschool IG10 2BQ | Good | 15 March 2023 | 59 |
| 7 | Chrysalis at The Cricket Club IG10 1NQ | Good | 13 October 2022 | 32 |
| 8 | Hearts Day Nursery Loughton IG10 1DX | Not yet graded | Not yet | 43 |
| 9 | Kids Inc Day Nursery IG10 4PE | Not yet graded | Not yet | 66 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in Loughton
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in Loughton 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 Loughton
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Loughton 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.