Best Nurseries in Colchester

29 nurseries in Colchester — 10 Outstanding, 19 Good

29

Total nurseries

10

Outstanding

19

Good

100%

% Outstanding/Good

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Abacus Kindergarten
Outstanding

Friars Grove Primary School, Colchester

🏫 40 places
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Brimpton House Nursery
Outstanding⚠️ Old inspection

Brimpton House, Colchester

🏫 58 places
Map near Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Severalls Business Park
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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Severalls Business Park
Outstanding⚠️ Old inspection

Phoenix Square, Colchester

🏫 106 places
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Caterpillars Pre-School
Outstanding

Birch C of E School, COLCHESTER

🏫 16 places
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Elmstead Nursery Ltd
Outstanding

Elmcroft, COLCHESTER

🏫 26 places
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Great Tey Pre-School
Outstanding

Great Tey Village Hall, COLCHESTER

🏫 30 places
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Little Angels Pre School Ltd
Outstanding⚠️ Old inspection

St. Matthews Church, COLCHESTER

🏫 39 places
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Nannas Day Nurseries
Outstanding⚠️ Old inspection

Villa 1, Colchester

🏫 60 places
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Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery
Outstanding

Hazelmere Infant School, Colchester

🏫 56 places
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The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd
Outstanding⚠️ Old inspection

12 Melrose Road, COLCHESTER

🏫 30 places
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Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery
Good⚠️ Old inspection

Christ Church, COLCHESTER

🏫 38 places
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Alresford Pre-School
Good⚠️ Old inspection

Alresford Primary School, COLCHESTER

🏫 30 places
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Banana Moon Colchester
Good

Oyster Court, Colchester

🏫 106 places
Map near Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway
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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway
Good

342 London Road, Colchester

🏫 103 places
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Childsplay Day Nursery
Good

Clarendon Way, COLCHESTER

🏫 70 places
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East Bergholt Young Explorers
Good⚠️ Old inspection

Cherry Blossom Nursery, Colchester

🏫 60 places
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Holmwood House Nursery
Good

Holmwood House Nursery, Colchester

🏫 44 places
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Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)
Good

Brinkley Grove Primary School, Colchester

🏫 26 places
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Little Doves Day Nursery
Good⚠️ Old inspection

Games Farm, Colchester

🏫 25 places
Map near Little Owls Preschool (Boxted)
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Little Owls Preschool (Boxted)
Good

King George Playing Field, Colchester

🏫 33 places
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Oaklea Montessori St John's
Good⚠️ Old inspection

St. Johns Church Community Centre, COLCHESTER

🏫 24 places
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Orchard Barn Nursery
Good

Redbury Barns, Colchester

🏫 68 places
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Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary
Good⚠️ Old inspection

6 The Row, Colchester

🏫 37 places
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Rainbow Playgroup
Good⚠️ Old inspection

Methodist Church Hall, Colchester

🏫 20 places
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Second Steps Day Nursery (Colchester) Limited
Good

179 Shrub End Road, Colchester

🏫 69 places
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Sunhill Early Learning Colchester
Good⚠️ Old inspection

Braiswick Primary School, Colchester

🏫 87 places
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The Beeches Pre-school
Good

136 St. Andrews Avenue, Colchester

🏫 14 places
Map near The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners
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The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners
Good⚠️ Old inspection

Wilson Marriage Centre, Colchester

🏫 22 places
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Woodland Corner
Good⚠️ Old inspection

C/o Nayland Primary School, Colchester

🏫 28 places

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nurseries are in Colchester?

Colchester has 29 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 10 are rated Outstanding and 19 are rated Good.

What percentage of nurseries in Colchester are rated Outstanding or Good?

100% of nurseries in Colchester are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How do I find the best nursery in Colchester?

This page lists all 29 nurseries in Colchester sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.

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