





Holly Corner Kindergarten is an Ofsted-rated Good setting (May 2025), located in the heart of Colchester. The nursery is supported by a highly experienced team who are dedicated to providing a positive and nurturing experience for both children and their families. Each team member is carefully selected for their professional expertise alongside their kindness and compassion.
Within a safe and secure environment, the team follows the EYFS framework to deliver a...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Family First Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zoe Lewis (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 12
Total Places for Children
- 48
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Holly Corner Kindergarten Reviews (34)
Holly Corner Kindergarten has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.291) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holly Corner Kindergarten has 34 reviews.
They always find exciting things to do with the children, and both have thoroughly enjoyed their time there.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your lovely review and for trusting us with both of your children over the years. It means so much to hear that they have both enjoyed their time at Holly Corner and that our team has made such a positive impact on their early years. We truly appreciate your kind words and continued support.
We couldn't be happier with this nursery it's absolutely fantastic. Our child loves attending and has grown so much since starting here. The staff have made such a positive impact on him, and we're incredibly grateful for the care and support they provide. They really take the time to get to know each child individually and understand what works best for them. It's clear they genuinely care and go above and beyond to help children thrive. Knowing our child is in such a nurturing, supportive environment gives us complete peace of mind. We highly recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear how much your child enjoys attending and how well they have settled and developed with us. Building strong relationships with every child and understanding their individual needs is at the heart of what we do, so it's wonderful to know this...
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 incredible, know him well and genuinely care and have his best interests at heart. I’m so pleased my son had a nurturing, positive experience here before he moves on to school. I highly recommend!
Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted your son has had such a positive experience over the past two years. Knowing that our caring staff have made a lasting impact on him warms our hearts. We're proud to have been part of his early years and wish him all the best as he moves on to school. Highly recommend it right back at you!
A really lovely nursery. Absolutely brilliant staff that have worked with me regarding anything I was trying to implement/teach/train at home. Needs taken into consideration. Flexible in a crisis. Super friendly and approachable. High security level. Great feedback from my child’s day with information on daily activities. Overall a fantastic setting, and I would highly recommend it.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you've found our nursery supportive and flexible, especially in a crisis. Our high security and friendly staff aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment. We're thrilled your child enjoys the activities and daily feedback. Highly recommend it right back at you!
Fantastic comms, especially feedback at the end of each day, there's never any detail spared about the day's activities. The nursery management has also been fantastic - from initial enquiries onwards, they've bent over backwards to help fit around our work schedule. Our girls will be very sad to eventually leave - I can't imagine a better start in the world of school.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your little one loves coming to the nursery and enjoys the activities planned for them.
The staff are amazing - they are all very polite and friendly, everyone is made to feel welcome, and there is a great homely feel (you know the feeling like when you go to nanny’s house).
I can’t recommend this nursery enough!
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you and your daughter are happy with the nursery. It's wonderful to know that the staff's politeness and friendliness contribute to a welcoming and homely atmosphere.
When he first started he had a dairy allergy, I soon felt very confident in the staff to manage his dietary needs and any symptoms of a reaction.
My son loves being at Holly Corner and is always busy with various fun activities.
I feel so reassured by the excellent care my son receives that I would recommend them to any parent looking for a childcare setting.
Thank you for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear that your son has enjoyed various activities and that you've felt confident in the staff's support, friendliness, and professionalism, especially regarding his dietary needs.
The key workers work so hard and in-depth feedback at pick-up is always very much appreciated.
My husband and I highly recommend this nursery and we feel lucky that our son has a place at Holly Corner.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your son has had positive experiences and learned valuable social skills.
My little one absolutely loves Holly Corner. All of the staff there are amazing. They take the time to get to know each child individually taking time out to remember their likes and dislikes. Genuinely could not ask for more from the staff there. Special shout out to three members of staff, in particular, for all of their care with my little one, she adores you all and talks about you all the time at home!
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your little one loves Holly Corner and that the staff there are amazing. It's wonderful to know that the staff take the time to get to know each child individually, remembering their likes and dislikes.
My kid has improved some much since he started. Thank you, stay positive like you are all the time, and be kind always with our kids they need a better world.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that you find our team lovely and that your child has improved so much since they started.
My daughter has attended Holly Corner for 2 years now and has progressed from badgers to hedgehogs and now to squirrels. Since joining nursery she has developed so much. I remember when she was around 2 and never really counted before when she then came home, stood in a corner and counted to 10, then shouting ready or not here I come. The staff at Holly Corner really care about the child's development. They always take the time to fill you in on the day's events and even advise if they see something. It's like a family, our daughter will move off to school next September which Holly Corner will have prepared her, and us for. It will be sad to take her out but they have done an amazing job of setting her up in life.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear about your daughter's progress and the nurturing environment she's found at Holly Corner. It's wonderful to know that the staff's dedication has made a meaningful impact on her development.
I have had no complaints and will be sad when my son leaves.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're glad your son is happy at the nursery. We'll miss him when he leaves, and we appreciate your positive feedback on our safety, friendliness, and communication.
My little girl has been at Holly Corner since she was 9 months and is now almost 2 and she loves it! The staff have always gone above and beyond to make her feel settled and to make me feel confident in the fact her happiness is really important to them. A special mention to one staff member in particular who has always gone the extra mile to help my little one settle and grow whilst there and she has certainly done both of these things. I couldn't recommend the nursery enough.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad your little girl has enjoyed her time at Holly Corner. We appreciate your positive feedback and are happy to hear that she has felt settled and grown with us.
The activities on offer are stimulating, fun and educational. Every day our daughter comes home with a ton of amazing artwork! The nursery has even helped our daughter with her speech and language - helping her practise sounds that she finds tricky.
The selection of food on the menu is also brilliant, there is a wide variety of meals. Usually, our daughter is a fussy eater, but she eats everything at nursery.
It really is a wonderful place for our daughter to learn, play and grow. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted that your daughter is not only enjoying stimulating and educational activities but also making progress in speech and language.
The nursery provides a homely environment, where children are happy, well looked after, and have access to stimulating environments and an enormous garden to play in daily. My children are both very happy here and are excited to go to nursery each day. The adults know the children well and I feel confident that they care about my children as much as I do.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that your children are happy and well-cared for in our homely environment.
Please pass on our thanks to all the staff, we really appreciate everything you do.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're grateful for your kind words about our exceptional staff at Holly Corner. It's wonderful to know that your child feels cared for and enjoys the activities and meals. We'll be sure to pass on your appreciation to the team.
All staff are warm and welcoming.
It was the best decision I made putting my daughter in nursery, she is now two and loves going to see all her friends.
Thank you everyone at Holly Corner.
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate hearing about your positive experience with Holly Corner since day one. It's wonderful to know that the staff genuinely care for your daughter, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
Everyone greets my daughter like they’re all her key workers, which for a mum having to leave their young child is lovely to see and comforting.
Well done girls.
And of course to the chef who keeps my daughter well fed.
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your positive feedback about Holly Corner being a welcoming setting for your daughter. It's wonderful to know that the team greets her warmly, providing comfort for both of you.
She is learning so much from Holly Corner. If you are searching for a nursery, I would 100% recommend Holly Corner!
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that Holly Corner is the perfect nursery for your daughter. It's wonderful to know that she leaves happy, bouncy, and full of smiles after her time with us.
The staff at Holly Corner are extremely caring and kind. I couldn't be happier with all of them for all their hard work and dedication. My little boy is always happy and talks about all the staff, with a smile on his face. Well done, for such an incredible team!
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the caring and dedicated staff at Holly Corner. It's wonderful to hear that your little boy is happy and talks about the team with a smile.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 20 Nov 2021
Meet the Team (1)
I adopt a holistic perspective on childcare and firmly believe that all children can thrive and achieve when provided with the right environment and support.
Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Corner Kindergarten
What is the Age Range of Children that Holly Corner Kindergarten accepts?
Holly Corner Kindergarten accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Holly Corner Kindergarten Open?
Holly Corner Kindergarten is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Holly Corner Kindergarten have capacity for?
Holly Corner Kindergarten has capacity for a total of 48 Children.
How far is Holly Corner Kindergarten to the centre of Colchester?
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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