Which pre-schools in CO7 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of CO7 include Elmstead Nursery Ltd, Munchkins Nursery and Pre School, Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy Ltd. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in CO7 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in CO7?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in CO7

There are 11 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of CO7, Colchester, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 11
Outstanding: 3
Good: 5

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Directory listingElmstead MarketColchester · CO7 7YQ

Elmstead Market, Colchester

Elmstead Nursery Ltd

Elmcroft, Holly Way · CO7 7YQ

0.6 miles from CO7

OfstedOutstandingJul 2022Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Colchester, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 26 places and run by Elmstead Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAlresfordColchester · CO7 8AU

Alresford, Colchester

Alresford Pre-School

Alresford Primary School, Ford Lane · CO7 8AU

2.2 miles from CO7

OfstedGoodSep 2021Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Colchester, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2021. Registered for 30 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWivenhoeEssex · CO7 9QB

Wivenhoe, Essex

Wivenhoe Preschool

The Bungalow, Broome grove · CO7 9QB

2.3 miles from CO7

Not yet gradedSessional32 places

A sessional nursery in Wivenhoe. Registered for 32 places and run by Wivenhoe Pre-School.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWivenhoeColchester · CO4 3SQ

Wivenhoe, Colchester

Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery

University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park · CO4 3SQ

2.5 miles from CO7

OfstedGoodMar 2024Full day care147 places

A full day care nursery in Colchester, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. Registered for 147 places and run by University of Essex.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWivenhoe, ColchesterEssex · CO7 9AB

Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex

Munchkins Nursery and Pre School

The Pavilion, King George V Playing Fields · CO7 9AB

2.6 miles from CO7

OfstedOutstandingNov 2023Full day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Wivenhoe, Colchester, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 44 places and run by First Steps Montessori Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingArdleighColchester · CO7 7PJ

Ardleigh, Colchester

Woodland House Day Nursery

Copeland, John De Bois Hill · CO7 7PJ

2.9 miles from CO7

Not yet gradedFull day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Colchester. Registered for 55 places and run by WOODLAND BARN LTD..

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingArdleigh & Little BromleyEssex · CO7 7RS

Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Essex

Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Ardleigh

Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road · CO7 7RS

2.9 miles from CO7

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Essex.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingArdleigh & Little BromleyColchester · CO7 7PQ

Ardleigh & Little Bromley, Colchester

Orchard Barn Nursery

Redbury Barns, Redbury Farm · CO7 7PQ

3.0 miles from CO7

OfstedGoodJun 2022Full day care68 places

A full day care nursery in Colchester, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 68 places and run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingGreensteadColchester · CO4 3JL

Greenstead, Colchester

Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy Ltd

Colchester Academy, Hawthorn Avenue · CO4 3JL

3.0 miles from CO7

OfstedOutstandingNov 2022Full day care37 places

A full day care nursery in Colchester, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 37 places and run by Just Imagine Nurseries - Colchester Academy Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGreensteadColchester · CO4 3QE

Greenstead, Colchester

Little Explorers Pre-School

Greenstead Community Centre, Hawthorn Avenue · CO4 3QE

3.0 miles from CO7

OfstedGoodJun 2025Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Colchester, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 24 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingGreensteadColchester · CO4 3XG

Greenstead, Colchester

The Beeches Pre-School Annexe

Forest Road Meeting Hall, Forest Road · CO4 3XG

3.0 miles from CO7

OfstedGoodSep 2021Full day care23 places

A full day care nursery in Colchester, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2021. Registered for 23 places and run by Beecham, Elaine Joy.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in CO7 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 11 pre-schools within 3 miles of CO7 (73%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 5 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Essex's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours