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Browse 41 Colchester Area Nurseries

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Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ 
9.9 69 reviews
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery, Colchester, Essex
"My son, who is now 18 months old, has been at this nursery since he was 9 months old, and he has also been attending a second nursery (due…"   Read all 69 reviews
  • 132 Places

Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is a purpose-built nursery offering stimulating and vibrant childcare to university staff, students and the public. Open all year round, the nursery provides educational ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Colchester Prep & High School Nursery
Wellesley Road, Colchester CO3 3HD 
9.9 39 reviews
Colchester Prep & High School Nursery, Colchester, Essex
"Colchester Prep & High School Nursery has been absolutely brilliant for my son. He joined when he was 2.5years old after having an accident…"   Read all 39 reviews
  • 26 Places
Group/Owner Cognita Schools

This wonderful Nursery offers a warm, welcoming environment where your child will develop, flourish and become a happy, confident and independent learner. Take a look inside any of the warm, safe, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester
Braiswick Primary School, Apprentice Drive, Colchester CO4 5QJ 
9.8 68 reviews
Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester, Colchester, Essex
"Fantastic all round. I have 2 children at the nursery and couldn't be happier with them going there. It's all thanks to the fabulous,…"   Read all 68 reviews
  • 65 Places
Group/Owner The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Located within the grounds of Braiswick Primary School, Sunhill Colchester offers a safe, secure and happy environment for children, enabling them to develop at their own pace, whilst having fun, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester
Hawthorne Avenue, Via Acacia Avenue, Colchester CO4 3JN 
9.6 22 reviews
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester, Colchester, Essex
"My son goes here for 2years and this nursery beats expectations.. the oure live and care shows and what they have done to help my son is…"   Read all 22 reviews
  • 34 Places
Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (November 2022) is a beautiful, converted house nursery which offers a familiar home from home environment at the heart of the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester
1 & 2 Oyster Court, St Helens Lane, Colchester CO1 1TY 
9.3 85 reviews
Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester, Colchester, Essex
"We've had a wonderful experience with Banana Moon nursery. The learning environment has been fantastic and our son has grown so much both…"   Read all 85 reviews
  • 100 Places
Group/Owner Banana Moon Day Nurseries

Banana Moon day nursery offers care for children aged from three months to five years in a purpose-built setting which ensures the needs of children can be fully met. Staff always take the needs and ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB 
9.1 106 reviews
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester, Colchester, Essex
"My son loves nursery, he is happy and I can tell the staff really care about him and the other children. They always have great activities…"   Read all 106 reviews
  • 122 Places
Group/Owner Grandir UK

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Colchester offers exceptional Early Years care, fostering a warm and nurturing environment for children’s growth. With a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (July 2024), the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Wivenhoe
The Pavillion, King George V Playing field, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AB 
9.9 56 reviews
Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex
"My daughter started in January just gone, prior to this she had some settling in days in December and she did absolutely amazing! The staff…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • 26 Places
Group/Owner Munchkins Nurseries

Located in King George V playing field, Munchkins Nursery, Wivenhoe has an Ofsted rating of the highest grade, 'Outstanding!' (November 2023) Wivenhoe setting is nestled in the heart of the park, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool
1B Whitmore Drive, Colchester CO4 6BT 
8.7 5 reviews
Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool, Colchester, Essex
"I had nothing but positive experiences and interactions from the Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool team since my…"   Read all 5 reviews
  • 108 Places
Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Across the age-focused rooms, the nursery offers an exceptional start to children's educational journey through the enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum. This holistic yet ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Chestnut House Kindergarten
45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester CO4 5LE 
8.7 4 reviews
Chestnut House Kindergarten, Colchester, Essex
"I'm very happy with the care and attention given to my child. She loves going to nursery, feels happy and safe, and has become more…"   Read all 4 reviews
  • 72 Places
Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Chestnut House Kindergarten, rated Good by Ofsted (February 2020), provides care for children aged six months to five-years-old, offering children early years education in a safe and secure ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Holly Corner Kindergarten
104 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RX 
8.6 32 reviews
Holly Corner Kindergarten, Colchester, Essex
"What a wonderful setting! My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time here the last two years. All the staff that have worked with him have been…"   Read all 32 reviews
  • 48 Places
Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Holly Corner Kindergarten is an Ofsted rated Good setting (January 2020) located in the heart of Colchester. The team have a wealth of experience and strive to deliver the best experience for ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Childsplay Day Nursery
Clarendon Way, Colchester CO1 1XF 
9.5 76 reviews
Childsplay Day Nursery, Colchester, Essex
"Our son who is 3yrs old, absolutely loves going to child's play nursery. From the very first day, the staff have been warm, caring &…"   Read all 76 reviews
  • 114 Places

Childsplay Day Nursery, recently rated a Good Provider by Ofsted with Outstanding Aspects in October 2023 provides children with a secure and stimulating learning environment for children up to the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Busy Bees Colchester Stanway
342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8LT 
9.2 51 reviews
Busy Bees Colchester Stanway, Colchester, Essex
"The nursery has a real family feel. The staff are extremely friendly and seem to take a true interest in the children that attend, and…"   Read all 51 reviews
  • 139 Places
Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Colchester Stanway has been purpose-built to achieve quality childcare standards, inviting parents with children from six weeks old until the transition into junior school. Well-resourced ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School
The Brambles, 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, Colchester CO5 0JP 
8.2 3 reviews
Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School, Colchester, Essex
"Beautiful outdoor setting, lots for the children to do, my little boy especially enjoyed the pig and chickens and digging in the muddy…"   Read all 3 reviews
  • 32 Places
Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is dedicated to professional childcare in a secure environment, while enabling children to enjoy rich and varied learning that will help to develop all key skills ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stanway
1 Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0RH 
8.1 72 reviews
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stanway, Colchester, Essex
"Monkey Puzzle has played a vital role in my daughter's growth and development since she was just 8 months old. As she embarks on her new…"   Read all 72 reviews
  • 75 Places
Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

Now Open! Where children are at the heart of everything. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery offers an incredibly spacious day nursery for children to grow and develop. They offer a secure environment, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Holmwood House Nursery
151 Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester CO6 4DY 
9.1 24 reviews
Holmwood House Nursery, Colchester, Essex
"My son started at Holmwood House Nursery in January and he has settled in so well. The trial sessions that were arranged made me feel…"   Read all 24 reviews
  • 45 Places
Group/Owner Bellevue Education

Holmwood House Nursery is situated in an idyllic semi rural location between Great Horkesley and West Bergholt. The location benefits from being 10 minutes from Colchester and five minutes from the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Butterfly Blue Day Nursery
49 Richmond Road, Circular Road South, Colchester CO2 7FJ 
8.6 20 reviews
Butterfly Blue Day Nursery, Colchester, Essex
"All staff are amazing and care greatly all the children. My little boy enjoys his time at Butterfly Blue immensely and has great bonds with…"   Read all 20 reviews
  • 120 Places
Group/Owner Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Butterfly Blue Day Nursery opened in January 2013 and is situated in the former Garrison Theatre opposite Abbey Fields. While the building maintains its stunning historic appearance the internals ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Busy Bees Colchester
Phoenix Square, Wyncolls Road, Severalls Industrial Park, Colchester CO4 9AS 
8.1 35 reviews
Busy Bees Colchester, Colchester, Essex
"Busy Bees has excellent staff. The management of the team there is just fantastic. I would always recommend anyone with young children to…"   Read all 35 reviews
  • 84 Places
Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Colchester offers Outstanding care as graded by Ofsted in February 2020. The spacious base rooms offer the children stimulating and inspiring environments where staff are passionate about ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
The Old School House Kindergarten
239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8PB 
7 reviews
The Old School House Kindergarten, Colchester, Essex
"Our daughter loved her time at The Old School House Kindergarten. They have supported her through every step of her journey. The…"   Read all 7 reviews
  • 46 Places
Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

The Old School House Kindergarten, located in a residential area in Stanway, Colchester, offers day care for children aged from 6 months to 5 years. Open Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm there are ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
St Mary's Kindergarten
247 London Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8LT 
St Mary's Kindergarten, Colchester, Essex
  • 28 Places

St Mary's Kindergarten provides a beautiful, purpose-built setting in the nine-acre grounds of St Mary's Lower School, just ten minutes from the centre of Colchester and supports boys and girls aged ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care