Nurseries in Tendring
Tendring is a coastal Essex district known for its seaside towns, family-oriented communities and affordable housing. Covering postcode districts CO7–CO16, it includes Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton, Walton-on-the-Naze, Harwich, Manningtree and Brightlingsea. Families enjoy access to beaches, promenades, nature reserves, playgrounds and leisure centres. The district benefits from rail connections to London Liverpool Street via stations in Clacton, Walton and Harwich, as well as road access via the A120. Childcare demand is steady across Tendring, with particularly high interest in Frinton, Clacton and Manningtree.
Parents in Tendring typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,149 places
Nurseries near you in Tendring
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tendring, private nurseries generally welcome children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier access available for some 2-year-olds or eligible working parents.
Children aged 3 and 4 across England receive 15 funded hours weekly, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds qualify for funded childcare, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old can receive funded hours. Tax-Free Childcare offers a 20 percent contribution to reduce costs.
Nursery fees in Tendring typically range from £55–£105 per day, with Frinton and Manningtree often slightly higher due to demand.
All nurseries in Tendring are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Essex County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, how nurseries use beaches or coastal paths, funded hours structure and any additional charges for meals or activities.
Applying for funding
Tendring 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
