Day Nurseries Owned by Cognita Schools in Essex

The space itself is great, lots of space to run around and great interactive toys and play areas. We had a few choices of where he could go to nursery and I'm so pleased that we chose this nursery, we feel very lucky for the care and development we know he is getting there and know that he is incredibly well looked after and safe.

Both our children have attended Colchester Prep and High School Nursery and we recommend it to everyone we know! Since our eldest started in 2024 we have been so impressed by the care and expertise of the staff in ensuring our girls felt comfortable and supported. We had no hesitation in sending in our youngest as soon as she turned 2, both girls have thrived here. Compared to other settings we have experienced the staff are all highly experienced and conscientious to ensure that the children are not only cared for, and provided with safe playing and learning environments, but stimulated with excellent learning activities, ranging from dance, PE and outdoor exploration in Forest School, through to Phonics, handwriting and learning languages and culture. Our eldest was extremely well prepared for starting school and still loves to come back to visit the staff. Excellent site and resources. Couldn't be happier!

Communication is excellent, the environment is welcoming, and the staff are truly passionate.

The nursery at Colchester Prep & High School is such a gem! The children grow and learn in a brilliant environment with fantastic teaching and care. As they are part of an all through school they also have access to specialist teaching which is incredible.

Above all else, Gracie really enjoyed herself. It's also a massive reassurance that we could trust she was safe too.

This nursery is truly exceptional. The staff are incredibly kind natured, experienced and genuinely care about every child's wellbeing and development, from the moment you walk in you can feel how safe, cosy and welcoming the environment is. The staff go above and beyond to create a warm, nurturing space where children feel happy secure and confident to lean and grow. Communication with parents is excellent. I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough.

We have had an excellent experience with this nursery. It is calm, organised and nurturing, with staff who clearly know each child well. The curriculum is impressively broad, including PE, forest school, ICT and French, even for toddlers, and it is delivered in a way that feels natural and engaging. Our child is thriving and the progress we have seen speaks volumes about the team's care and consistency. Communication with parents is clear and reassuring. We would recommend this nursery to families looking for both outstanding care and a rich early learning environment.

I couldn't be happier with the care, support, and education my son receives here. It is a fantastic nursery, and I would highly recommend it.

attending this setting for over two years now, she joined when she was two years old. The nursery manager and her wonderful team are nurturing and very caring - it is a positive, safe and kind environment which our daughter has really thrived in - we feel she has had the best possible start to her education, thanks to the hard work, dedication and experienced team at CPHS - thank you!

I'm incredibly grateful for the care and support she has received, and I highly recommend Colchester High School Nursery to any parent looking for a fantastic early years experience for their child!

Thank you CPHS nursery.

My kids love their school and have made new friends. They are more confident and expressive which is great. The kids are getting used to eating out and interacting with other kids politely. Definitely keeping them here and recommending to other parents.

My daughter loves attending the CPHS nursery. The nursery staff are extremely caring and hardworking and they keep me well updated on how her day has gone and her progress. We are very pleased with our decision to send her here.

My child attends Colchester Prep and High School Nursery, and we are extremely pleased with the experience. The staff are caring and attentive, creating a nurturing environment that supports both learning and personal growth. My child has made wonderful progress, and we appreciate the excellent communication and involvement with others. Highly recommend!

Wonderful Nursery! The staff are so well experienced and brilliant at teaching and nurturing the children. My son comes home with positive stories every day which he is always so keen to share with me. Amazing for transitioning into reception and future school progression.

My son is very happy at Colchester Prep and High School Nursery. He loves the teachers and is happy and excited to go into school. His speech and confidence have grown since starting and he loves telling us about the learning he has done. Parents are kept up to date with school life via daily written communication in learning diaries and with photos and videos online. Thank you for helping my child to feel so happy and confident at school after a negative experience at his first setting!

Resonable fees for the quality of care, education, facilities, staff/pupil ratio.

Excellent nursery with committed and dedicated staff. My son has thrived in the nursery setting. The nursery staff and nursery manager have been very engaged and helped my son find the confidence to come in happy every day.

Our child is currently at the nursery at Colchester Prep and High School and we couldn't be happier. The staff are so kind and caring and our child has grown in confidence since joining the nursery last year. The nursery offer subjects that other nurseries don't and the key workers are so engaged with the children and clearly love what they do. A wonderful place to send your children!

The care here is profoundly character-building and focused on setting the children up for success, fostering both kindness and independence. Activities are thoughtfully designed to captivate young minds and encourage creativity. The staff are simply outstanding - attentive, nurturing and incredibly skilled. A special mention goes to the manager, whose exceptional dedication and warmth leaves a lasting impact on both children and parents. Thank you. We would highly recommend this nursery.