Oak Trees Day Nursery School
OutstandingBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Basildon for children from birth to 5, open 07:15 to 18:15, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2022. Open since 2014, with 51 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Essex
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Essex from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SS15 6EEWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 17 February 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thoroughly enjoy spending time in the highly nurturing nursery. They are extremely motivated learners and they thrive within this rich and caring environment. Children are exceedingly happy and confident. They enjoy the company of their peers as well as time playing and learning on their own. Older children show exceedingly high levels of respect for others, for example when they work on building projects together. They enthusiastically discuss their ideas and talk about the benefits of working as a team. Babies and toddlers play alongside one another harmoniously. They are happy, safe and busy as they explore the enticing activities and resources. The behaviour of all children is exceptional.
The highest priority is given to children's health and well-being. All children spend considerable amounts of the day outdoors. They skilfully use their large muscles for riding tricycles and lifting heavy spadefuls of sand into wheelbarrows. Children are active explorers and watch with interest how water come out of holes in pipes.
They use their hands to block and unblock the holes as they discover for themselves how things work. Children are learning how to manage their own risks with skill and coordination. They demonstrate excellent spatial awareness as they run and chase in the impressive outdoor environment.
- 17 February 2022Outstanding
- 23 July 2014Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Oak Trees Day Nursery School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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