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East Bergholt Young Explorers # East Bergholt Young Explorers Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Cherry Blossom Nursery, Hadleigh Road, Colchester, CO7 6QT · Suffolk Number of places 60 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Suffolk 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 East Bergholt Young Explorers, founded in 2015, provides childcare for children aged 0-11 years in Colchester. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering full-time care. Rated "Good" by Ofsted on February 24, 2026, the setting is celebrated for its strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff at East Bergholt Young Explorers consistently demonstrate high expectations for all children and implement an ambitious curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children benefit from a rich outdoor learning environment where they learn to stay safe while exploring and engaging with large play equipment. The nursery fosters an environment where children develop strong independence skills and excellent communication, with staff actively encouraging self-sufficiency in all age groups. Parents frequently commend the pre-school on their children's happiness and progress, highlighting the strong partnerships built between home and nursery. The dedication to fostering secure and trusting relationships ensures children feel valued and supported, enabling them to make good progress in their learning and development. What it's like Children at East Bergholt Young Explorers arrive happy and eager, forming good relationships with peers and staff. They develop strong independence skills from an early age, with staff encouraging self-sufficiency in toddlers and pre-schoolers. Children also develop good speaking and listening skills, engaging in conversations with staff and demonstrating early communication. Strong SEND support Ambitious curriculum Positive parent partnerships Effective funding use Staff wellbeing focus Good progress ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Strong 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 Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 11 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for East Bergholt Young Explorers Last inspected 24 February 2026 · Sue Mann Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children at East Bergholt Young Explorers arrive happy and eager, forming good relationships with peers and staff. They develop strong independence skills from an early age, with staff encouraging self-sufficiency in toddlers and pre-schoolers. Children also develop good speaking and listening skills, engaging in conversations with staff and demonstrating early communication. Inspector highlights - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. - Educational programmes are ambitious and provide a wide range of activities. - Partnerships with parents are very positive. - The manager uses additional funding effectively to provide focused support. - The manager places a high priority on staff's welfare. - Children make good progress in their learning and development. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged learners, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. Inspection #10216743 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301055) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of East Bergholt Young Explorers Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10216743 Lead inspector Sue Mann Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301055)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494296) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=east-bergholt-young-explorers-co7-6qt-ey494296) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. Staff regularly meet with parents and other professionals and attend specialist centres to find out how best to meet children's individual needs. This helps them to provide tailored support for each child. Consequently, children with SEND make good progress in relation to their individual starting points and abilities. Outdoor space Staff teach children how to stay safe when they use the large outside play equipment or when they are on walks. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. EAL / language support The report does not provide specific information about support for children with English as an additional language. ## Parent Reviews of East Bergholt Young Explorers 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUW-jEABS8M4vJ92Kqa0tO-M2C9PqlNZf-2K2_X1y7OGyEM7ro=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Simon Kemp 7 years ago Just a brilliant nursery and pre-school. Exceptionally caring and professional staff. Great links with the primary school next door. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbS11YTJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d908ff80d3854f:0xf14754befea9ac09) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLsk6XzLLtrlKvYuAK7X9weBaO8StQZGuGIJb7qpAR9r4FjZg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) sally crosbie 8 years ago Fantastic nursery and holiday care provider. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBck9LUU1REAE!2m1!1s0x47d908ff80d3854f:0xf14754befea9ac09) Reviews from Google for East Bergholt Young Explorers. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17385958065780141065&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2017 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. - January 2022 Good - December 2021 Good - November 2017 Outstanding - October 2017 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about East Bergholt Young Explorers ### What do parents value about East Bergholt Young Explorers? ### Does East Bergholt Young Explorers have an Ofsted rating? ### What type of nursery is East Bergholt Young Explorers? ### How is English as an additional language supported at East Bergholt Young Explorers? ### Is East Bergholt Young Explorers suitable for under-twos? ### How does East Bergholt Young Explorers support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Colchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to East Bergholt Young Explorers. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Lavender Hall Kindergarten Colchester · CO7 6QT ](/nursery/lavender-hall-kindergarten-co7-6qt-251765) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary Colchester · CO7 6JU 4.6(15 reviews) ](/nursery/orchard-barn-stratford-st-mary-co7-6ju-2550204) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Robins Childcare Ipswich · IP9 2EG 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/robins-childcare-ip9-2eg-ey395784) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Brooklands Young Explorers Manningtree · CO11 1RX ](/nursery/brooklands-young-explorers-co11-1rx-ey368548) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.9 mi ### St Michael's Pre-School Manningtree · CO11 1PZ ](/nursery/st-michael-s-pre-school-co11-1pz-ey449792) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Busy Bees Kindergarten Manningtree · CO11 2BN ](/nursery/busy-bees-kindergarten-co11-2bn-ey397961) [See all nurseries in Colchester →](/search?q=Colchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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