Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

White's Farm, Bures Road, White Colne, Colchester CO6 2QF
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Pippins Montessori Day Nursery and Forest School is set on a working farm in White Colne, providing a truly unique countryside setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (October 2024), the nursery offers a Montessori-inspired curriculum alongside a dedicated Forest School led by two Level 3 qualified practitioners.

Children explore freely across three tailored spaces: an under 2’s playroom, a Montessori classroom, and a woodland Forest School area. The highly qualified team includes certified Montessori teachers and SENDCo support.

Families are kept connected through the nursery app, and benefit from stay-and-play sessions, home learning bags, and special events. The setting encourages independence, creativity, and a love of nature, with opportunities to play, learn, and even sleep outdoors in all weathers.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Opening 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 Holiday, Christmas & New Year

Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (14)

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Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.961) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool has 14 reviews.

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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with the care our daughter has had at Pippins. The staff are lovely and take great care of her. The setting and facilities are also beautiful. We always feel confident that she will have fun and be well looked after.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your review of Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool. We're delighted to hear that you're so happy with the exceptional care and education your little one is receiving. Our warm, friendly…read more
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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel so lucky to be able to send our daughter to Pippins, and she loves it too! It is the best nursery one could imagine - caring and competent staff, excellent activities and engagement for the kids, nutritious food, and a beautiful setting. We feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful nursery
and would highly recommend it to others.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team provide a variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day. Informed by our specially-designed…read more
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Review from Emily T (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery who go above and beyond to make the children’s experiences the best they can be. Our daughter has thrived since starting Pippins. The staff are all fantastic they leave great updates on the app and care for the children to the greatest level we could ask. Couldn’t recommend the setting
enough to anyone looking for a nursery in the area.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. They provide exceptional care and education, really taking the time…read more
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Review from Clare W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pippins Forest School Nursery has been a wonderful adventure for my toddler. He attends one day a week, and so to start he did naturally experience some sadness at the new experience. But each week I have been reassured by the staff as to how he is getting on. The staff advised me of some great suggestions
for how I could help him adjust, and he looks forward to going each week now. The staff are caring and work with each child's different needs/personalities. I also like how the little ones are given autonomy wherever possible, which is so important. I would recommend Pippins Nursery based on my son's experience.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team provide the expert support that each child needs to feel happy, safe and secure whilst at nursery.
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Review from Georgina B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Pippins in January and is loving it. The staff are kind, knowledgable and just amazing with the children. So glad we chose Pippins. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery in the area.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring and supportive team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been delighted customers of Pippins, the team who care for our daughter and previously cared for our eldest daughter have genuinely felt like an extended part of our family. The environment is engaging, fun and nurturing.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy exceptional care and support from our dedicated nursery team in a warm, inclusive and nurturing nursery environment.
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Review from Daniela C (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just love this nursery so much! We had a not so great experience in another setting and Pippins has really raised the bar to our expectations. My son is so happy there and, as a parent, I feel supported and that we are working together as a team for his development. As a parent, that's all we can
ask. Baby Pippins staff are so loving and caring, always smiling and ready to give updates on my child's day and development. Forest school is one of the best settings I have ever seen and I love seeing my little one having so much fun with new adventures every day.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one is so happy here! We take great pride in our facilities and the fantastic experiences they provide for the…read more
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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so happy we chose Pippins as the nursery for our little boy. The amazing staff have been so caring, gentle and in tune with him as his sensitive soul took a little while to settle. And the activities, the way they talk so positively and lovingly about all the children, the garden and the beautiful
setting definitely make it the right choice for us. We feel so lucky to be part of the Pippins Community!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that our team has been so brilliant with helping your little one to settle in! They really take the time to build supportive,…read more
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Review from Maria C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I do appreciate this Pippins nursery because of the high standards but more than that I appreciate the fact that if you have emergency they find a solution and a place in the classroom for your baby/toddler.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team is so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They go above and beyond for the children in their care to…read more
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Review from Katie D (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really rate Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool. It has been great for both of our children, and they have absolutely loved the baby room, classroom and forest school. The staff are very caring and provide excellent feedback at the end of each day. The food is also brilliant, and both children really
enjoy the variety, often going in for seconds or thirds!
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that your little ones have enjoyed their time at our nursery and that you are happy with your experience. Your feedback…read more
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Review from Poppy S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Pippens. The children are happy, there is lots of variety for them, having both the Montessori and the forest school. The staff are kind and I feel confident in dropping both my children there 4 days a week. It’s very special.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so lovely to hear that your little ones are happy with us at nursery, and are enjoying our facilities. We offer a great variety of fun,…read more
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest went to Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool and I now have my 18-month-old there and he has been going since he was 10 months old. I can honestly say that every day I leave my son with his wonderful key worker. I have no doubts or worries about their care and know they’re giving him the best
possible experience he could get in a nursery. He started off a bit nervous as he hadn’t been to many groups thanks to Covid, but he quickly settled in and has an amazing time. When I tell him in the morning it’s time to go to nursery, he runs to get his shoes and bag. I highly recommend them!
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Thank you for the very kind words about our team! They are incredibly passionate about helping children to learn and grow, and build warm,…read more
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Review from Jemma R (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool for both forest school and classroom. We are fortunate to be split between the two settings. Staff are extremely professional and attentive to the children. Very warm and welcoming. From the moment we first visited, we knew this was the nursery
for us. My daughter loves it and doesn’t give us a backwards glance when we drop her off.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s lovely to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us! We take great pride in our forest school facilities and the fantastic…read more
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Review from Imogen W (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t recommend a nursery more! Thank you for being so perfect. My boy came here and absolutely loved it! He grew a lot in his year at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool. He made some fantastic memories that he’ll never forget! Every session was really different and towards his start of school,
the girls really focused on his transition there. Which was fantastic! My little girl now attends here and they’ve been so patient and amazing with helping her settle in. She had settling in sessions until she was ready to start properly! They’ve made her feel so at home and happy there. Every time she comes home I hear about the amazing things she’s learnt that day. Or friends/staff she’s spent time with! From the classroom and down at the yurt. She loves going to both! If you want a perfectly picturesque nursery with incredible staff, then look no further! The classroom and Forest school is nothing short of incredible. The staff are beyond lovely and helpful! I really can’t recommend Pippins enough.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s so great to hear that your family has had such a fantastic experience with us! Our education programmes aim to prepare children for the…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.961)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.961) out of 10 for Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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 4.861 for Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (63 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.861
  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 4.1 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 6 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.5
  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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Jo

Jo

Job Title: Nursery Manager

With over 20 years of Early Years experience under her belt, Jo has a vast range of knowledge about what's needed to provide excellent childcare. Most recently, she was a nanny for triplet girls and for the last few years has been a Nursery Manager. She is passionate about providing children with the best start to their learning journey before they start school, incorporating fun and forming strong bonds with the staff, children and parents in her setting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool 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 Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Colchester?

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

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