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Brimpton House Nursery # Brimpton House Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Brimpton House, 59 High Street, Colchester, CO5 9AE · Essex Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Brimpton House Nursery, a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years in Colchester, has been operating since 2005 and proudly holds a 'Good' rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on 23 January 2026. The nursery provides an all-year service, with opening hours from 8:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday. It implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on holistic development. The nursery boasts excellent SEND provision, with leaders and staff identifying needs early and working with parents and agencies to provide tailored support. Children benefit from a spacious outdoor environment with balancing beams and pedal toys, promoting physical development and independence. Through engaging activities and a focus on individuality, children at Brimpton House Nursery grow into confident and independent learners, fostering a deep sense of belonging and positive friendships. Our ethos Brimpton House Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage principles and uses play-based learning to provide a strong educational foundation. They value parent partnerships to create secure bonds and aim to foster children's full potential through engaging activities. What it's like Children arrive at Brimpton House Nursery happy, confident and eager to begin their day, quickly settling into play and activities. They form positive friendships and develop a deep sense of belonging, with staff supporting individual care routines and predictable routines for younger children. Children learn to embrace individuality and understand how to be healthy and happy through the nursery's curriculum, growing into confident and independent learners. Confident children Strong relationships Physical development Tailored support Independent learners ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://brimptonhousenursery.co.uk/childcare-funding/tax-free-childcare-your-guide-to-saving-on-nursery-costs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Brimpton House Nursery Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 10127272 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297897)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310474) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://brimptonhousenursery.co.uk) Brimpton House, 59 High Street, Colchester, CO5 9AE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.6994/51.83567/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Colchester - [Day nurseries in Colchester](/search?q=Colchester) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=brimpton-house-nursery-co5-9ae-ey310474) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Brimpton House Nursery Last inspected 23 January 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children arrive at Brimpton House Nursery happy, confident and eager to begin their day, quickly settling into play and activities. They form positive friendships and develop a deep sense of belonging, with staff supporting individual care routines and predictable routines for younger children. Children learn to embrace individuality and understand how to be healthy and happy through the nursery's curriculum, growing into confident and independent learners. Inspector highlights - Children are able to hang up their coats and wash their hands before mealtimes, supporting their independence. - Children develop a keen interest in books, learning new words and recalling and acting out their favourite parts. - Children are polite, calm and well mannered, using 'kind hands' and supporting one another. - Babies seek comfort from staff when they are unsettled, and staff are able to soothe them quickly. - Staff encourage children to practise self-help skills, such as putting on their coats and changing their shoes. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and staff should develop learning activities further to ensure that all children can fully access the intended learning goals, including those who engage less readily. - 2 Leaders should ensure early years pupil premium funding is clearly linked to children's next steps and regularly reviewed to ensure that children's progression is evident. - 3 Leaders and staff should prioritise children's ability to sustain high-quality engagement in their learning and play activities. Inspection #10127272 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297897) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff identify children's needs at an early stage. Effective partnerships between parents and carers and agencies ensure that children receive tailored and timely support. Outdoor space Staff promote children's physical development throughout the nursery, utilising a spacious outdoor environment with balancing beams and pedal toys to support independence and physical activity. ## Parent Reviews of Brimpton House Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKxICWlrSJoIl3whglEAWD2FkPzt5-CHtrR7sfy5p2E6LB7aA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natalie Caveney 9 years ago Fantastic nursery,I can't rate it highly enough, we tried 2 other 'outstanding' rated nurseries near Colchester but this one is the best. 2 boys here for a year now. Nursery is like a big homely house and the ladies really care for the children. 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