7 nurseries in RM17 (Grays, Badgers Dene)
Every day nursery with a RM17 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in RM17 (Grays, Badgers Dene), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88) RM17 6BZ | Outstanding | 19 July 2024 | 48 |
| 2 | Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery RM17 6EX | Good | 12 March 2025 | 24 |
| 3 | 2 Little Birds Parker Road RM17 5YW | Good | 18 October 2024 | 51 |
| 4 | Bluebirds Day Nursery RM17 5XX | Good | 13 August 2024 | 48 |
| 5 | Pier Lodge Day Nursery RM17 6JP | Good | 15 August 2023 | 120 |
| 6 | Monarchs Childcare Ltd (64) RM17 6SH | Good | 28 March 2023 | 70 |
| 7 | Little Leaps Daycare Limited RM17 5UT | Not yet graded | Not yet | 45 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in RM17
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in RM17 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 RM17
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in RM17 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.