9 nurseries in SS2 (Southend-on-Sea, Prittlewell, Southchurch)
Every day nursery with a SS2 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in SS2 (Southend-on-Sea, Prittlewell, Southchurch), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple Sutton Early Years SS2 4BA | Outstanding | 22 July 2025 | 151 |
| 2 | Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery SS2 4LS | Outstanding | 11 May 2022 | 50 |
| 3 | Twizzle Tops Day Nursery SS2 4JN | Good | 9 August 2024 | 76 |
| 4 | Oak House Montessori Ltd SS2 4JR | Good | 12 June 2024 | 119 |
| 5 | Kids Kingdom Daycare SS2 4FA | Good | 11 December 2023 | 26 |
| 6 | Dolly and Bear Day Nursery SS2 6LR | Good | 18 May 2021 | 62 |
| 7 | Eastwood Community Pre-School SS2 6XY | Good | 6 February 2020 | 47 |
| 8 | Eastwood Community Nursery Cabin SS2 6UH | Not yet graded | Not yet | 170 |
| 9 | Little Legs SS2 6SP | Not yet graded | Not yet | 35 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
SS2 is in Southend on Sea.
Nursery fees in SS2
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in SS2 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 SS2
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in SS2 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.