Nurseries in Basildon
Basildon is a large and well-connected Essex district popular with young families due to its diverse neighbourhoods, broad childcare options and strong transport links. Covering postcode districts SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16, it includes Basildon Town Centre, Laindon, Pitsea and Langdon Hills. Families benefit from rail links into London Fenchurch Street, along with access to the A127, A13 and M25. Basildon offers extensive parks, country walks, playgrounds and family attractions including Wat Tyler Country Park and the Festival Leisure Park. With major regeneration projects and expanding residential areas, childcare demand is steady across the district, particularly around commuter hubs and newer developments.
Parents in Basildon typically pay £85 per day for childcare, which is slightly 13% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £85
- Comparison
- +13% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,237 places
Nurseries near you in Basildon
Frequently Asked Questions
In Basildon, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries often offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child’s 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or children of working parents.
Children aged 3 and 4 across England receive 15 funded hours each week, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds qualify based on financial or personal circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may also receive funded childcare through the expanded entitlement. Tax-Free Childcare can reduce fees further.
Nursery fees in Basildon typically range from £60–£110 per day, with higher rates in areas such as Basildon Town Centre and Langdon Hills due to strong commuter appeal.
All nurseries in Basildon are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by Essex County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, links to local parks, learning approach, funded hours availability and any additional charges for meals, nappies or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Basildon is covered by Essex County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Essex County Council website
