Nurseries in CO1
75 registered nurseries — 11 Outstanding, 47 Good
Ofsted ratings in CO1
75
Total nurseries
11
Outstanding
47
Good
2
Requires Improvement
15
Not yet rated
Wilson Marriage Centre, Colchester
Hemmington House, Clacton-On-Sea
The Playbox Nursery, SUDBURY
All Saints C of E Primary School, HARWICH
Long Melford Country Park, Long Melford
The Old School Community Centre, Sudbury
Ramsey War Memorial Hall & Recreation Ground, Harwich
Burrsville Infant Academy, CLACTON-ON-SEA
Mayes Lane, Ramsey, Harwich
Stourview C of E Primary Scholl, Manningtree
Belchamp St. Paul C of E Primary School, Belchamp St Paul
Why families love CO1
11/100
Family Score
32.21
Crime rate per 1,000
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in CO1
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in CO1?
CO1 has 75 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 11 are rated Outstanding and 47 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in CO1 are Outstanding or Good?
77% of nurseries in CO1 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in CO1?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in CO1 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in CO1?
Yes — many nurseries in CO1 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.