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Angelina's Day Care

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(25 parent reviews) ·Asset House, 4 East Street, Colchester, CO1 2TX · Essex
Number of places
90 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Angelina's Day Care Ltd, located in Colchester, opened in 2024 and provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. The setting has achieved an 'Good' Ofsted rating, ensuring a strong foundation for children's early development.

The nursery offers a warm and inclusive environment where all children are encouraged to thrive, with a capacity for 90 children. Leaders and staff are adept at identifying and addressing individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children learning English as an additional language (EAL), utilising targeted support and adaptive strategies.

Children benefit from daily access to an outdoor garden, promoting physical development through activities like climbing and ball games. Routines are calm and familiar, fostering a sense of security, and staff build positive relationships with families, contributing to a supportive experience for all.

The setting operates all year round, accommodating families with consistent opening hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Our ethos

Angelina’s Day Care Ltd is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, employing a child-centred and play-based approach. They believe children learn best through positive relationships, exploration, and meaningful experiences that are responsive to their interests and developmental needs. The curriculum focuses on communication, language, personal, social and emotional development, and physical development.

What it's like

Children at Angelina's Day Care Ltd arrive happy and feel secure due to warm greetings and familiar routines. Staff provide comfort and reassurance, enabling children to explore with confidence. Children enjoy playing and learning alongside friends, developing social confidence through shared activities and staff modelling kindness.

Strong sense of belongingTargeted SEND supportSecure progressPositive environment

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges based on age bands (0-2, 2-3, and 3-5 years) for half-day and full-day sessions over 48 weeks of the year. Funded hours can be taken as term-time or stretched. Optional voluntary charges apply for food, or parents can provide their own meals and consumables.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Deposit£50.00 / session
  • Non-Funded AM/PM Session (0-2 Years)£55.00 / session
  • Non-Funded Full Day Session (0-2 Years)£110.00 / session
  • Non-Funded AM/PM Session (2-3 Years)£40.00 / session
  • Non-Funded Full Day Session (2-3 Years)£80.00 / session

Good to know

  • No registration fee is required to access a funded early education place.
  • A fully refundable deposit of £50 may be requested to secure a childcare place.
  • Open 48 weeks a year, closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period.
  • Optional food charges apply, or parents can provide their own food.
  • Parents must provide their own consumables; no consumables charge is applied.
  • Discounts available: 10% for siblings, 10% for community heroes, and a 2-week discount for full-time bookings.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, for 48 weeks of the year, excluding Bank Holidays and the Christmas/New Year period.

Food

All meals and snacks are freshly made daily, catering to allergies and special dietary requirements. Parents may also provide their own food.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full-day sessions, Half-day sessions

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Angelina's Day Care

Last inspected 2 February 2026 · Shelly McDougall

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children at Angelina's Day Care Ltd arrive happy and feel secure due to warm greetings and familiar routines. Staff provide comfort and reassurance, enabling children to explore with confidence. Children enjoy playing and learning alongside friends, developing social confidence through shared activities and staff modelling kindness.

Inspector highlights

  • All children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging at this warm and inclusive setting.
  • Leaders and staff identify children's additional needs swiftly and provide targeted support.
  • Children typically make secure progress from their starting points across all areas of learning.
  • Leaders have established a positive and welcoming environment with clear expectations for behaviour and routines.
  • Children experience calm, familiar routines that help them to feel safe and settled.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to strengthen their interactions with children, particularly by developing questioning techniques that promote critical thinking and deeper understanding.
  • 2Leaders should review and strengthen the physical environment for younger children to ensure it offers appropriate opportunities for them to develop their large physical movement.
Inspection #10371027 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff identify children's needs swiftly, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use additional funding purposefully to provide targeted support that meets children's individual needs, resulting in sustained progress. Strategies for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are adapted in response to their changing needs.

Outdoor space

Children have daily access to the outdoor garden where they climb steps, slide on apparatus, practice kicking balls, and join in movement songs. These experiences help them build coordination, balance, and physical confidence. Outdoor movement play supports physical development.

EAL / language support

Children learning English as an additional language benefit from well-chosen strategies, such as visual prompts and clear routines, which help them to understand what is happening now and what will happen next. Staff adapt their approach sensitively, ensuring that all children can participate fully.

Parent Reviews of Angelina's Day Care

5.0
(25)
Jananka Fernando
7 months ago

I’m extremely happy with this nursery! The staff are warm, caring, and truly dedicated to each child’s development. The environment is safe, clean, and filled with engaging activities that make learning fun. My child absolutely loves going every day and has grown so much in confidence and skills since joining. I would especially like to thank Ms. Feroza — she gives such loving care and attention to every child. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive place for their little one — it’s truly one of the best! 💕

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Lauren Cottier
6 months ago

Our little girl goes to this Nursery and she is absolutely thriving. Since the first day starting at just 16 months old she has always come home happy & had happy days being there. I can not thank Feroza and her staff enough for the effort and time they have with each child. Feroza is absolutely amazing with our daughter and has a genuine care for her needs. Our daughter has allergies and the amount of time, effort and care they have all shown to meet and go above and beyond for our girl is next level. The routine they have in place for the children is amazing and genuinely I can not fault one thing about them! The children who go there aren’t just another child added to a list here, they learn and focus on each child’s needs and thrive and push them into everything that individual loves to do / thrives best! Very clean, fun & bright colours for children & amazing opportunity’s for the children! 10/10 recommend ❤️

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gul meher
10 months ago

If you're looking for a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for little ones, Angelina's Day Nursery is the perfect choice! From the moment you walk through the doors, you can feel the warmth and care that the staff pour into every aspect of the nursery. The team is incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely passionate about early childhood development. The facilities are spotless, well-organized, and filled with fun, educational activities that keep children engaged and excited to learn. I know the management personally, and their dedication to creating a positive and enriching environment is truly inspiring. They go above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and supported. I highly recommend Angelina's Day Nursery to any parent seeking a place where their child will thrive. It's a wonderful, trustworthy space that sets the standard for childcare!

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Mariom Akter
a year ago

Our little girl has just started in this nursery. She has settled in so well - as a parent, knowing she's happy while we are at work. I am also impressed with the resources; the rooms are well-equipped with various toys and activities, and the outdoor space is fantastic. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Angelina's Day Nursery to anyone looking for childcare in Colchester near the town center.

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Ayesha Shakhawat
2 years ago

I recently attended the open day at Angelina’s Day Care and was thoroughly impressed. The variety of activities offered, coupled with the opportunity to explore all the nursery resources, left me feeling excited about the learning environment provided. The atmosphere was calm, happy, and incredibly positive, making it evident that it's a nurturing space for children. The colorful and engaging activities on offer further reinforced my belief in the quality of care provided. I particularly appreciated the calm atmosphere and the nursery's focus on teaching children how to learn. I wholeheartedly recommend Angelina Day Care to anyone seeking a nurturing and enriching nursery experience in the area.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Requires improvement in 2025

Date: October 2024

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2025Requires improvement
  • October 2024Inadequate

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