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Set amidst...
Located within the purpose-built Childcare Centre at Colets Health & Fitness, Colets Nursery provides high-quality childcare for children from three months old up to school age. Established in 2006 and set in the heart of Thames Ditton, just a short walk from the train station, Colets Nursery was designed by experienced childcare experts to create a warm, secure environment where children can feel valued, flourish, and grow with confidence.
Set amidst 15 acres, the nursery offers abundant outdoor space, giving children the freedom to run, play, explore, and connect with nature. Colets Nursery follows the EYFS framework, meeting OFSTED standards, and covering all seven key areas of learning. This ensures each child’s individual needs are met, fostering development in a balanced, engaging way.
Open 51 weeks of the year from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Colets Nursery provides consistent and reliable childcare for busy families. Mealtimes offer a chance for children to learn about healthy eating and where food comes from, making every day a learning opportunity. Colets Nursery is dedicated to supporting each child’s journey, creating a joyful and safe environment that families can trust.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesOwner
- Colets Health Club
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jacqui Lynch-Blackburn (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 34
Total Places for Children
- 108
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & 1 inset day
Parking
- Free onsite parking for drop off and pick up
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£432/ month
Sibling discount 10% on the eldest sibling
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£81
3 days per week
£432
5 days per week
£1,324
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,339 / month (£105 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £907/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Colets Nursery Reviews (19)
Colets Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Colets Nursery has 19 reviews.
Our son joined Colets shortly after turning one and attended five days a week. Knowing he was somewhere he felt happy, safe and loved every day meant everything to us.
What we've appreciated most is how the staff invest in the children as little people, building their confidence, independence...
Our son joined Colets shortly after turning one and attended five days a week. Knowing he was somewhere he felt happy, safe and loved every day meant everything to us.
What we've appreciated most is how the staff invest in the children as little people, building their confidence, independence and personalities, while supporting us as parents through each stage.
There was never a dull moment! We loved the daily photos and hilarious stories, from turning the classroom into a spa to creating an airport with homemade passports. He enjoyed the outdoor spaces, Rugby Tots, Cricket Tots, Playball, Joe Jingles, gardening club, dance, Spanish and cooking and even learned to swim independently!
He leaves with a mountain of creative artwork, wonderful memories and friends we hope will be lifelong.
Most importantly, he has always been genuinely happy at Colets. We'll miss the staff who became like family, but will always be grateful to be part of the Colets family. Thank you for everything.
Thank you so much for such a beautiful message. It has been an absolute joy to watch him grow from such a little one into the happy, confident and independent boy he is today.
We feel incredibly lucky to have been part of his journey and to have shared so many special moments with your family....
Thank you so much for such a beautiful message. It has been an absolute joy to watch him grow from such a little one into the happy, confident and independent boy he is today.
We feel incredibly lucky to have been part of his journey and to have shared so many special moments with your family. Thank you for trusting us with him and for becoming such a valued part of the Colets family. We wish him every happiness and success for his next adventure and hope he always remembers just how loved he was at Colets.
Our daughter has been attending Colets since she was 1 and from the very start she was very happy to go. She only attends 2 days a week but she has really bonded with staff and the children which has been lovely to see. Each time she's moved class as she's gotten older she's been supported really...
Our daughter has been attending Colets since she was 1 and from the very start she was very happy to go. She only attends 2 days a week but she has really bonded with staff and the children which has been lovely to see. Each time she's moved class as she's gotten older she's been supported really well so the transitions have been smooth. They get outside everyday and they have a great range of activities, a lot in house at no extra cost which are ran by the nursery staff including Spanish, football and dance which are great and others you can add on including playball, rugby activities and swimming which has been amazing! The staff have been great at supporting potty training and the transition into school and anytime we've had a query they are quick to respond and help. We get daily updates with photos about what she's been up to and a debrief on pick up. We also get regular parents evenings & detailed reports on their development. We are very excited to send our little boy in Jan!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure to be part of your daughter's early years journey, and we're so pleased to hear how happy and settled she has been with us. Your kind words mean so much to our team. We can't wait to welcome your little boy in January and look forward to creating many more happy memories with your family.
My daughter joined Colets in September 2025 after we moved to Thames Ditton! Our experience has been amazing. The staff and teachers are so friendly and the nursery goes above and beyond to create a wonderful community for the children and families! They have supported my daughters development and...
My daughter joined Colets in September 2025 after we moved to Thames Ditton! Our experience has been amazing. The staff and teachers are so friendly and the nursery goes above and beyond to create a wonderful community for the children and families! They have supported my daughters development and school readiness so well over these past few months, ahead of her going to reception in September! We have loved every moment of being part of the Colets nursery family! X
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It has been an absolute pleasure welcoming your family to Colets, and we're so pleased to hear how happy your daughter has been with us. Knowing that she feels confident and ready for her next adventure in Reception means so much to our team. Thank you...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It has been an absolute pleasure welcoming your family to Colets, and we're so pleased to hear how happy your daughter has been with us. Knowing that she feels confident and ready for her next adventure in Reception means so much to our team. Thank you for being such a valued part of the Colets family, we wish her every success as she starts school in September!
Both of our children attended Colets and absolutely loved it. The staff are incredibly caring, so much thought goes into planning fun activities for the kids each day, the facilities are fantastic, with plenty of outdoor play, an on-site soft play, and a great range of extra activities including...
The nursery did an excellent job preparing them for school, helping them build confidence, independence, and a love of learning. By the time they started school, they could both count to 20, write their names, and knew all their sounds.
We couldn't recommend Colets enough!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with both of your children's early years.
We're so pleased to hear how much they enjoyed their time at Colets. Our team is passionate about creating a caring, stimulating environment where children can thrive, and it's lovely to...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with both of your children's early years.
We're so pleased to hear how much they enjoyed their time at Colets. Our team is passionate about creating a caring, stimulating environment where children can thrive, and it's lovely to know you appreciated the activities, facilities, and enrichment sessions we offer.
Hearing that your children left us feeling confident, independent, and well-prepared for school is the greatest compliment we could receive. Thank you for your kind recommendation, it truly means so much to all of us. We wish your family every happiness for the future!
My two girls started at Colets with no prior experience of being away from us, which admittedly was a bit difficult for even us as parents but the staff were amazing and so patient with them, especially the older one, even on the days it felt like her settling in would be impossible! Not once did...
My two girls started at Colets with no prior experience of being away from us, which admittedly was a bit difficult for even us as parents but the staff were amazing and so patient with them, especially the older one, even on the days it felt like her settling in would be impossible! Not once did they make us feel uncomfortable or awkward, whereas other settings we visited definitely didn't have the same feel at all. We were in two minds about enrolling them in childcare until we visited Colets. Over time we have seen the hard work pay off and they love going in every morning - something we never even imagined in the early days. I cannot thank the staff enough for their patience and we will truly miss Colets when my youngest leaves. The environment and facilities they have are amazing compared with other settings. The fields, soft play and most importantly the staff make this an amazing nursery and I'd definitely recommend it without hesitation!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your family's journey with us. It has been a privilege to support both of your girls as they settled in and grew in confidence, and we're delighted to hear how much they now enjoy their days at Colets. Your feedback means a great deal to our team, and we will cherish the memories we've made with your family.
We have been with Colets Nursery for 6 years, with both our sons attending from ages 1 to 4. During this time, we have had a fantastic experience. Our boys have always loved going in, and have really bonded with the staff and their key workers. The management and nursery staff have been caring and...
We have been with Colets Nursery for 6 years, with both our sons attending from ages 1 to 4. During this time, we have had a fantastic experience. Our boys have always loved going in, and have really bonded with the staff and their key workers. The management and nursery staff have been caring and enthusiastically provide a diverse and creative range of activities that change each day. As well as toys, books and activities in each classroom, They have an indoor large soft play and lots of outdoor space which the kids use everyday. They also provide the opportunity for the kids to participate in external clubs including swimming lessons, which is really unique. All in all, highly rated nursery that I would recommend to anyone in the local area.
Thank you so much for your kind review and for being part of the Colets Nursery family for the past six years. It has been a pleasure to watch both of your sons grow and develop with us. We are delighted to hear how much they enjoyed their time at nursery and that the activities, facilities, and...
Thank you so much for your kind review and for being part of the Colets Nursery family for the past six years. It has been a pleasure to watch both of your sons grow and develop with us. We are delighted to hear how much they enjoyed their time at nursery and that the activities, facilities, and opportunities we provide have made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish your family all the very best for the future.
We love Colets nursery! Our little boy has been there 4 days a week from 1 year old to 4 years old. He has thrived there, the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and great with the children. It's a lovely little community. We will be sending our next son there too. 10/10.
We love Colets nursery! Our little boy has been there 4 days a week from 1 year old to 4 years old. He has thrived there, the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and great with the children. It's a lovely little community. We will be sending our next son there too. 10/10.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your son has thrived with us over the years and that you have felt part of our nursery community. Your kind words about our team mean a great deal, and we are honoured that you have chosen us for your next son as well. We look forward to welcoming him and creating many more happy memories together!
Colets Nursery is fantastic and both of our children love attending. Every day begins with a warm and friendly welcome and the team are incredibly caring and attentive. The facilities are excellent, with plenty of beautiful open green space for the children to enjoy. I always feel confident that I...
Colets Nursery is fantastic and both of our children love attending. Every day begins with a warm and friendly welcome and the team are incredibly caring and attentive. The facilities are excellent, with plenty of beautiful open green space for the children to enjoy. I always feel confident that I am leaving them happy, secure and in very safe hands.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that both of your children enjoy their time at Colets Nursery. Creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment is at the heart of what we do, and we truly appreciate your support and trust in our team.
My boys were right at home at Colets Nursery. They loved having loads of time outside and playing in the grounds. The team were so good with them - we were worried about putting the twins in a nursery but they had so much fun and really developed as little boys during their time.
My boys were right at home at Colets Nursery. They loved having loads of time outside and playing in the grounds. The team were so good with them - we were worried about putting the twins in a nursery but they had so much fun and really developed as little boys during their time.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It has been wonderful getting to know your family and seeing the boys so happy and settled with us. We're delighted to hear they enjoyed their time at nursery and wish them lots of happiness in their next chapter.
We are very happy with Colets nursery. Our son has been going there since August 2025. The staff are so kind and caring, I love that they always stop and say hello to him in the corridor, car park etc., it gives the impression they really know and care for your child. They do a fantastic range of...
We are very happy with Colets nursery. Our son has been going there since August 2025. The staff are so kind and caring, I love that they always stop and say hello to him in the corridor, car park etc., it gives the impression they really know and care for your child. They do a fantastic range of activities, and we love that they try and go outside every day, rain or shine. They even have a giant soft play area - an amazing treat for the children to have this facility on site. The updates via the app are super helpful, with everything including sleep, nappies, food etc logged and seeing the pictures and end of day updates are always the highlight of my day! Pricing is also reasonable vs other chain nurseries around. We are deeply thankful for the great care they take of our son, he seems very happy there and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Colets.
It means a lot to our team to know that the care, activities, and daily updates are appreciated. Thank you for trusting us with your son's care and for recommending us to other families.
Kind regards,
Jacqui Lynch-Blackburn
The variety of activities is excellent, with a great balance of play, creativity and learning. It's clear the staff...
The variety of activities is excellent, with a great balance of play, creativity and learning. It's clear the staff really understand each child, tailoring support to help them grow in confidence and develop socially.
The staff are the standout - friendly, attentive and genuinely caring. It's so reassuring to see how happy our child is, often running in without looking back!
Communication is also very strong, with regular updates that give real insight into their day.
Overall, a safe, nurturing and engaging environment - we would highly recommend Colets Nursery to any parent.
Thank you for your lovely review of Colets Nursery.
We're delighted to hear your child has settled in so well and is enjoying their time with us. It's wonderful to know our team, activities, and communication have made a positive impact.
Your kind words mean a great deal. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting us with your child's early years journey.
My daughter has been at Colets Nursery since April 2025 and she loves it. She is excited to go in and will talk about her day when she comes home. They give her so much love and care and we feel so lucky to have found Colets!
My daughter has been at Colets Nursery since April 2025 and she loves it. She is excited to go in and will talk about her day when she comes home. They give her so much love and care and we feel so lucky to have found Colets!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your daughter is happy, settled, and enjoying her days with us. It means a lot to our team.
Our son has been attending Colets Nursery from 1yr old. He has the best experience there - they have many enrichment activities with members of staff offering music, baking and language lessons, as well as multiple art, agility and play activities. They try and play outside daily but if not...
Our son has been attending Colets Nursery from 1yr old. He has the best experience there - they have many enrichment activities with members of staff offering music, baking and language lessons, as well as multiple art, agility and play activities. They try and play outside daily but if not possible due to miserable weather they have an onsite soft play for the children. My eldest son went to another nursery and Colets is sooo much better. Excellent staff and the daily photos, updates and progression reports really help build a picture of our son's day to day life there and how he is interacting with his peers. He loves going into nursery and often gets excited to see his favourite members of staff. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you, Georgina, for taking the time to review our nursery. We are delighted to hear that you highly appreciate our team, facilities, and the broad range of our activities. We pour our hearts into everything we do, and it's very rewarding to see children and families enjoying Colets Nursery.
Both of our children went through Colets Nursery age 1 - 4, with our son leaving in September 25 to start school. They both had a very enjoyable EYS experience and I would recommend Colets to anyone. Our son is happy at his new school but he still misses Colets.
Both of our children went through Colets Nursery age 1 - 4, with our son leaving in September 25 to start school. They both had a very enjoyable EYS experience and I would recommend Colets to anyone. Our son is happy at his new school but he still misses Colets.
We are delighted to hear that your son is settling...
Thank you very much for your review and for trusting us with both of your children during such an important part of their lives. It truly means a lot to the whole team to hear that they had such a happy and positive experience at Colets Nursery.We are delighted to hear that your son is settling well at school, even though he still misses Colets - it is a wonderful compliment and a real testament to the bonds he built here with the team and his friends.
Wishing your family all the very best for the next exciting chapter, and please remember you are always very welcome to pop in and say hello.
Our daughter is having lots of fun at Colets nursery and comes home saying she can't wait to go back to have more fun! It's so heartwarming for us parents to know she's having a great time there, it really helps to take some of the working parent guilt away!
Our daughter is having lots of fun at Colets nursery and comes home saying she can't wait to go back to have more fun! It's so heartwarming for us parents to know she's having a great time there, it really helps to take some of the working parent guilt away!
Thank you so much for your lovely words! It means a lot to us to know your daughter is having such a wonderful time at Colets Nursery. Seeing children enjoy themselves while learning important life skills is exactly what we strive for every day. We're also so glad to know this helps parents feel at ease and confident while getting on with their busy days. Thank you once again!
What truly stands...
What truly stands out, however, is the exceptional care and attention the nursery team gives-not only to the children but also to us as parents. The twins have the best fun, learn kindness, enjoy sports, and are well-prepared for school.
We cannot recommend Colets highly enough, and we will truly miss everyone when the twins start school in September.
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for sharing your experience with us. It has been an absolute joy watching your children grow, learn, and thrive during their time at Colets. We are so pleased to hear that they have enjoyed the wide range of activities and that our nursery team has made...
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for sharing your experience with us. It has been an absolute joy watching your children grow, learn, and thrive during their time at Colets. We are so pleased to hear that they have enjoyed the wide range of activities and that our nursery team has made such a positive impact on both your children and your family.We will miss them greatly when they move on to school in September, but we feel very proud knowing they are well-prepared for this next exciting chapter.Please do keep in touch-we'd love to hear how they get on. Wishing your family all the very best for the future!
We moved our 18 month here (7 months ago) and he's been very happy ever since. It took him some time to settle but the staff were excellent in making him feel comfortable, and reassuring us. All of the staff are polite, friendly and genuinely care about the children. The building is great; modern...
We're so happy to chose Colets!
Thank you for your kind words about Colets Nursery. We're so pleased to know your child is enjoying their time here and benefiting from our caring environment. Our team works with passion to provide a safe, fun, and nurturing place to learn, and your feedback means a lot to us.
I have had a nephew that attended this nursery and absolutely loved it. They were very supportive and organised and he loved going. The facilities have recently been upgraded and look great! I hope my little one will be able to attend this year.
I have had a nephew that attended this nursery and absolutely loved it. They were very supportive and organised and he loved going. The facilities have recently been upgraded and look great! I hope my little one will be able to attend this year.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to know how much you appreciate our nursery. As a community-focused, not-for-profit setting, we strive to provide the best care and education for our little ones. Your support means a lot to us. Thanks again! Best wishes, The Colets Nursery Team
Our 2 year old son has been at Colets Nursery for over a year and we're really happy with our choice. We've had a positive experience with all staff and some are exceptional. They genuinely care about the children they look after and our son loves being with them. Management are collaborative,...
Although some rooms are a little tired, refurbishment is underway. The outside space is amazing. Our son loves exploring the health club field and nursery playground.
Thank you for your lovely review. It truly means the world to us! We're dedicated to providing the best care and education for our children. We're excited about completing the nursery's refurbishment, which will greatly modernise and enhance our children's learning journey at Colets Nursery.
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Meet the Team (3)

My name is Monika.
I am a passionate Early Years professional with over 22 years of experience managing people and tasks.
I feel privileged to be...
My name is Monika.
I am a passionate Early Years professional with over 22 years of experience managing people and tasks.
I feel privileged to be appointed as Colets Head of the Early Years department (Nursery and Creche).
My passion is creating a happy, safe, and enriching environment where children can flourish to their maximum potential, the Team can grow professionally, and families feel fully involved in the nursery life.
I hold a level 7 Master’s degree in Special Education Needs pedagogy and an Early Years Educator Diploma.
I am driven by improvement, starting from myself to keep my knowledge up to date, and then upskilling my team.
I am confident that our team will grow from strength to strength and keep providing the highest level of childcare and preschool education rich in unforgettable experiences, stimulating children’s curiosity, and optimising their development.

Hi I'm Jacqui
I'm the Nursery Manager and have had the pleasure of being part of this team for 15 years. A little background on me;
I was raised...
Hi I'm Jacqui
I'm the Nursery Manager and have had the pleasure of being part of this team for 15 years. A little background on me;
I was raised in the stunning country of South Africa, with my sister and parents. After many years England became my home again, where I met my husband and we had our beautiful, very energetic teenage daughter whom we are very proud of.
As a family, we like to spend weekends together doing things like paddle boarding, bike rides and watching my daughter play football. In my other spare time, I enjoy gym classes and watching TV series and I love to try out new recipes.

Hello, my name is Onyinye, I was born in Nigeria, and I moved to England when I was 7 years old. I have always loved working with children and my...
Hello, my name is Onyinye, I was born in Nigeria, and I moved to England when I was 7 years old. I have always loved working with children and my passion only developed further when I studied early childhood studies in university. It educated me on psychological, political, philosophical and sociological issues that shape the lives of young children in society. Whilst in my third year, I also completed an early years teacher course. This allowed me to learn methods of teaching in preparation for school readiness. As Deputy Manager - Education Lead, I have the pleasure of supporting our staff in their understanding of early years education and the impact it has on children's later development.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colets Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Colets Nursery accepts?
Colets Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is Colets Nursery Open?
Colets Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.
How many Children does Colets Nursery have capacity for?
Colets Nursery has capacity for a total of 108 Children.
How far is Colets Nursery to the centre of Thames Ditton?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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