--- title: "(Closed) Little Doves Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "This nursery has closed. Little Doves Day Nursery in Colchester — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Doves Day Nursery # Little Doves Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · Games Farm, Lower Road, Colchester, CO5 7PR · Essex Number of places 25 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Doves Day Nursery, situated in the picturesque village of Peldon, Essex, offers childcare services to the local community and surrounding areas like Abberton, Langenhoe, Rowhedge, Fingringhoe, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, and Mersea Island. This traditional nursery provides a nurturing environment across expansive open spaces, encouraging children to explore and investigate through a diverse range of resources tailored to their interests. The dedicated staff, equipped with extensive knowledge and expertise in early childhood development, focus on fostering each child's individual growth, preparing them for future learning stages and equipping them with essential life skills. The nursery emphasises learning through play and active exploration, nurturing concentration, involvement, and critical thinking. Little Doves Day Nursery prides itself on its caring and enthusiastic team who work closely with children to help them reach their full potential. Children at Little Doves form strong bonds with their key persons, ensuring they are happy, curious, and well-prepared for reception. Our ethos Little Doves Day Nursery focuses on learning through play and active exploration, aiming to nurture concentration, involvement, and critical thinking. They are committed to fostering each child's individual growth, helping them reach their full potential and preparing them for future learning stages by equipping them with essential life skills. What it's like Children show great enthusiasm when they arrive at the nursery and are greeted by staff, who welcome them warmly. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed, homely and calm, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They show incredibly positive attitudes towards their learning. Traditional nursery Rural setting Focus on exploration and play Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Unfunded hours are charged at a basic hourly rate, with additional fees applicable for meals. A separate session fee applies for lunch time. Meal fees are standard across all age groups and can be purchased for breakfast, lunch, or tea. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Unfunded weeks are charged at a basic hourly rate plus meal fees. - Meal fees apply to all age groups. - Separate lunch time fee is charged for unfunded sessions. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Doves Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10190965 Lead inspector Diane Middleton [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174483)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561046) 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://www.littledovesdaynursery.co.uk/) Games Farm, Lower Road, Colchester, CO5 7PR [© 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#/0.88307/51.80999/14) [](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=little-doves-day-nursery-co5-7pr-ey561046) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Doves Day Nursery Last inspected 11 November 2021 · Diane Middleton Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children show great enthusiasm when they arrive at the nursery and are greeted by staff, who welcome them warmly. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed, homely and calm, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They show incredibly positive attitudes towards their learning. Inspector highlights - Children show great enthusiasm and positive attitudes towards their learning. - Staff have extremely high expectations and provide exciting, enjoyable and challenging activities. - Children develop independence during daily routines and through growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables. - Children are happy and settled, with an effective key-person system. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and the provider leads with a strong sense of direction. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to be even more aware of children's spontaneous interests, to move children's learning on even further. Inspection #10190965 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174483) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Opportunities for outdoor play are plentiful. In the garden, children run around and ride on bikes, developing their physical skills and social interactions. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. 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