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Holly Corner Kindergarten # Holly Corner Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RX · Essex Number of places 37 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 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 Holly Corner Kindergarten provides a nurturing environment where children from 9 months to 5 years naturally develop through engaging activities. The nursery fosters exploration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making by offering well-resourced spaces and dedicated care. Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through a specialised online app that tracks milestones, feeding schedules, and nap times. The kindergarten operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for public holidays and a week during Christmas, offering flexible hours to accommodate working families. With a strong emphasis on early education entitlement, Holly Corner Kindergarten partners with parents to tailor childcare solutions that align with family lifestyles and commitments. The highly trained staff are committed to creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere where every child feels loved and encouraged to learn. What it's like Staff at Holly Corner Kindergarten provide a calm, loving, and nurturing environment where children's personalities and interests are celebrated. Children feel loved, valued, and respected, settling well and forming positive relationships with staff and peers. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, making friends easily, and actively seeking out others to join their play. Accepts government funding Online parent app Flexible stretched hours 51 weeks a year operation ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged for full days and full-week packages, categorised by age group. Fees are billed monthly in advance. Funded hours do not cover consumables, meals, or enrichment, which are charged separately as an optional package. 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 Good to know - A minimum booking of 2 full days per week is required. - Registration fee and deposit are waived for fully funded places. - Fees are payable monthly in advance. - Essentials Package covers meals, consumables, and enrichment, and can be opted out of. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 18:00, open 51 weeks of the year, excluding public holidays and a week at Christmas. Age range 9 months to 5 years Established 1998 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Holly Corner Kindergarten Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10396508 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280122)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402169) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=holly-corner-kindergarten-co3-4rx-402169) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Holly Corner Kindergarten Last inspected 20 May 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff at Holly Corner Kindergarten provide a calm, loving, and nurturing environment where children's personalities and interests are celebrated. Children feel loved, valued, and respected, settling well and forming positive relationships with staff and peers. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, making friends easily, and actively seeking out others to join their play. Inspector highlights - The management team are passionate about children's early education, working collaboratively with professionals to benefit all children and families. - Staff's well-being is a high priority, and they feel valued and cared for, with their achievements celebrated and skills effectively used. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong, with staff working closely with outside professionals and using funding effectively. - Staff embrace children's interests and encourage creative freedom, allowing children to extend their own learning and enjoyment through exploration. - Staff form strong and effective partnerships with parents, keeping them informed of children's progress and fully involving them in decisions. Areas to develop - 1 build on the already good plans in place to monitor staff's practice to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. Inspection #10396508 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280122) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they would recommend the nursery to other parents. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Staff know the children well and help them to settle into an inclusive environment. They work closely with outside professionals to ensure that children get all the support they need to make good progress. Leaders and staff use funding effectively to purchase resources that have a positive impact on children's progress and experiences. Outdoor space Outside, children balance on beams, jump on pads, compete in physical games and learn to climb on different levels of terrain. Staff provide ample opportunities for children to develop their gross and fine motor skills. ## Parent Reviews of Holly Corner Kindergarten 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXJR2Y1qccwZqizSmfZUcsXoKglZmDClKCDANWV4BW4jFZUz3rBeQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Robyn Priest 5 years ago Always amazing.. My daughter has been coming on in leaps and bounds since attending! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDemFuQ0xREAE!2m1!1s0x47d9049bc7f0d505:0x4130b61fd06a148b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXETjN9iexHndtGagh8xTCxncF_ZEkeyEhADiTlLhdd8NGqByQcNQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Joff Hopkins 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndXNpaFZREAE!2m1!1s0x47d9049bc7f0d505:0x4130b61fd06a148b) Reviews from Google for Holly Corner Kindergarten. 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