Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School

The Brambles, 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, Colchester CO5 0JP
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  • Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School, Colchester
Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is committed to providing high-quality, professional childcare within a safe and secure environment, while offering rich and varied learning experiences to support children as they develop essential skills for their journey into full-time education.

The nursery is led by a qualified and experienced team who make the most of the warm, homely setting and take great pride in the nursery’s strong reputation within the local community. Children are supported with care, encouragement and positive relationships that help them feel confident and valued.

A wide range of age-appropriate learning resources is available throughout the setting, allowing children to explore their interests, learn through play and develop across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Activities are thoughtfully planned to reflect each child’s individual stage of development and learning needs.

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can grow, learn and thrive.
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Funding & Fees

£40 per day

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Karen Austin (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available in the front and side of the building.

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (3)

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Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.156) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School has 3 reviews.

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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beautiful outdoor setting, lots for the children to do, my little boy especially enjoyed the pig and chickens and digging in the muddy construction area. He didn't want to leave his visit and has been asking when he is going to his new nursery. We were both to feel very welcome and I know my little
boy can be himself there and is surrounded by wonderful staff.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how much your little boy enjoyed his visit, especially meeting the pig and chickens and exploring the muddy construction area! It means a great deal to us that he felt so happy and excited that he didn't want to leave.
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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve been using this nursery for over 8 years now having my son first and now daughter, cannot fault it in any way. The staff are extremely responsible, efficient and always willing to help and improve. Both children created so many amazing memories there and I’m also personally extremely thankful for
the girls helping me to go through so many stages - solid foods, potty training and so on. we love you ABC Day Nursery (Tiptree) Ltd, you are the best!
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Review from Jade G (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank all the staff at ABC enough for all they have done for my boys over the years and continue to do.
They are all the kindest women you could ever meet who go above and beyond for all the children in their care.
The amount that both my boys have grown whilst with them is amazing.
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have a lovely, well organised, clean setting with a great space for the kids to run around outside.
I go to work each day knowing they are safe, well looked after, fed healthy meals (healthier than I’d ever manage to cook), being educated and having fun.
These beautiful ladies do a brilliant job looking after everyone’s most precious gifts day in day out and deserve an award for all their hard work.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.156)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.156) out of 10 for Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.156 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 32 number of registered child places is 6.4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.4 = 0.156
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (1)

Karen

Karen Austin

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2006

Hi, I'm Karen, the Nursery Manager at Tiptree Day Nursery & Pre-School. I have been dedicated to the field of childcare since September 1995 and assumed the role of nursery manager in 2006. I hold a degree in Early Years from the Open University, complemented by a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.

In my current role, I am passionate about working with the children and their families at Tiptree Nursery. I take great pleasure in sharing my extensive knowledge of child development across our nursery chain, consistently modelling and supporting outstanding practices within our nursery.

I look forward to continuing to contribute to the growth and development of our children, fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for everyone involved.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School accepts?

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School Open?

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of Colchester?

8.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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