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Little Peeps Nursery # Little Peeps Nursery in Tiptree, Colchester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Bungalow, Townsend Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0ND · Essex Number of places 27 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 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 Little Peeps Nursery Ltd, located in Tiptree, Colchester, has been operating since 2005 and provides childcare for children aged 1-4 years. The nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe, and supported to explore and learn. Its curriculum is inclusive and meticulously adapted to meet the individual needs of all children, including those with special educational needs or disabilities, and those with lower starting points, ensuring everyone makes good progress. The setting provides continuous access to both indoor and outdoor environments, encouraging children to engage with natural materials and develop curiosity about the world around them. Staff are particularly adept at supporting children with speech and language delays, employing targeted strategies to enhance their communication skills. The leadership team is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive culture, regularly monitoring children's development and collaborating with external professionals to ensure comprehensive support. Routines are carefully adapted to individual needs, promoting independence and confidence in children as they participate in daily tasks and self-care activities. Our ethos Little Peeps Nursery provides a stimulating environment where children develop confidence and independence at their own pace, fostering their individuality. They utilise the Birth to 5 Years Curriculum, tailoring it to each child's needs, and prioritise strong parent-staff partnerships to ensure continuity in care and learning. What it's like Children feel happy, safe and welcomed at this setting and attend regularly. Familiar, caring staff provide reassurance on arrival, creating a calm and nurturing atmosphere. The setting is filled with laughter and positive interactions, supporting children to form secure relationships and feel confident to explore. Children's voices are listened to and valued, and experiences are planned thoughtfully, building on what they already know. Calm environment Inclusive curriculum Outdoor learning Strong communication Well-sequenced curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 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. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00 Food Nutritious meals and snacks are considered 'Essential Extras' and vary by nursery. Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Session types sessional care term time only Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Peeps Nursery Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10073614 Lead inspector Lisa Weston Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294935)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318856) 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 ](http://www.littlepeepsnursery.co.uk/) The Bungalow, Townsend Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0ND [© 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#/0.74139/51.8201/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Tiptree, Colchester - [Day nurseries in Tiptree, Colchester](/search?q=Tiptree%2C+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-peeps-nursery-ltd-co5-0nd-ey318856) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Dec 2025 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 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Peeps Nursery Last inspected 1 December 2025 · Lisa Weston Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children feel happy, safe and welcomed at this setting and attend regularly. Familiar, caring staff provide reassurance on arrival, creating a calm and nurturing atmosphere. The setting is filled with laughter and positive interactions, supporting children to form secure relationships and feel confident to explore. Children's voices are listened to and valued, and experiences are planned thoughtfully, building on what they already know. Inspector highlights - Children are making steady progress across all areas of the curriculum. - Staff build positive and supportive relationships with children, creating a calm and welcoming environment. - Leaders have designed a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. - Leaders know children exceptionally well and use effective monitoring systems to track their development. - Children enjoy continuous access to both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should increase the consistent use of open-ended and reflective questions so that children are supported to make connections and extend their learning, while ensuring they have sufficient time to practise and consolidate their skills. - 2 Leaders should implement clear, individual professional development targets so that staff receive precise guidance and support to strengthen their knowledge and further improve the quality of teaching. Inspection #10073614 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294935) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The curriculum is inclusive and appropriately adapted so that all children, particularly disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who are, or have previously been, known to social care, and those with lower starting points, can access and succeed in their learning. Staff know children well and adapt their support effectively, particularly for disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who are, or have previously been, known to social care. Regular attendance, alongside tailored support, enables all children to make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children enjoy continuous access to both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day. They confidently explore a wide range of natural materials and resources, developing curiosity and a respect for the world around them. EAL / language support Where children experience speech and language delays, staff implement appropriate and targeted strategies to develop their communication and language skills. They model and repeat words correctly, use simple, clear language and give children time to listen and respond, providing consistent opportunities to practise and extend their vocabulary. ## Parent Reviews of Little Peeps Nursery 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLlAYRfwijSFs1ZXwXe6DODSTY5HLf-0TeTmpRRgK9pJjvetA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danielle hyde 10 months ago Been trying get my child in since April… after calling countless times then complaining yesterday that it feels pretty personal..: to then be told today no space now till end of next year… yet when I originally asked in April I was told there was space… so my sons missed out due to their lack of care [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tweFJtYzVWMWhKVTNaR1psVlRhWHByVEV4M1NtYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8e292ce48fe4d:0xe61708683a701044) Reviews from Google for Little Peeps Nursery. 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