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Nannas Day Nurseries in Colchester (CO4 5JR)

Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.4(10 parent reviews) ·Villa 1, Colchester General Hospital, Colchester, CO4 5JR · Essex
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2025
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Nannas Day Nurseries, established in 2005, operates on non-domestic premises in Colchester, providing exceptional childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted on 28th November 2025, the nursery is known for fostering a strong sense of belonging, with children eagerly engaging in play and learning opportunities.

The dedicated team focuses on creating secure attachments with key persons, ensuring every child feels safe, included, and secure, reflected in their exemplary behaviour and the calm, well-organised environment. The nursery prioritises children's safety, with initiatives like the "danger detective" programme, and celebrates diversity through "friends of the nursery" discussions.

Recent improvements to the outdoor space offer ample opportunities for physical development, from babies climbing equipment to older children using pedal toys. The nursery also excels in supporting children with special educational needs through early identification and tailored support, collaborating with specialists and utilising early years pupil premium funding to enhance outcomes for disadvantaged children.

This holistic approach ensures every child makes excellent progress and is well-prepared for their next stage of learning.

What it's like

Children are excited to arrive at Nannas Day Nurseries, with older children confidently leading their parents or practitioners to their rooms. They are keen to engage in play and take advantage of the learning opportunities provided, showing a clear sense of belonging. The nursery fosters secure attachments with key persons, ensuring children feel safe, included, and secure, with exemplary behaviour and a calm, well-organised environment.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingSecure attachmentsExemplary behaviourStrong communication skillsOutdoor playInclusive environment

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 06:30 - 18:30

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Nov 2025

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nannas Day Nurseries

Last inspected 28 November 2025

What it's like to attend

Children are excited to arrive at Nannas Day Nurseries, with older children confidently leading their parents or practitioners to their rooms. They are keen to engage in play and take advantage of the learning opportunities provided, showing a clear sense of belonging. The nursery fosters secure attachments with key persons, ensuring children feel safe, included, and secure, with exemplary behaviour and a calm, well-organised environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are inquisitive and develop strong communication and language skills, making excellent progress through the curriculum.
  • Children take responsibility for their safety through initiatives like becoming a 'danger detective'.
  • Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, with carefully planned transitions and strong partnerships with local schools.
  • Children's behaviour is exemplary, and practitioners model positive interactions, promoting respect and care among children.
  • Practitioners consistently create opportunities for children to take responsibility for their health and hygiene.
  • The nursery celebrates diversity and fosters inclusivity through 'friends of the nursery' discussion topics.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders 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 children, 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 #10127274 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Where children have difficulties in their learning and development, practitioners identify their needs early. They reflect on their learning from training to ensure that additional support is tailored to children’s specific needs. They work with specialists to make sure that children who need additional support benefit from a coordinated approach to their learning and development. This includes how early years pupil premium funding is used to enhance outcomes for disadvantaged children.

Outdoor space

Recent improvements to the outdoor space provide ample opportunities for children to be active and develop their physical skills. For instance, babies learn to climb up and over equipment, and older children develop strength and balance as they use pedal toys.

Parent Reviews of Nannas Day Nurseries

4.4
(10)
Hannah Needham
2 years ago

My daughter has been attending nannas day nurseries for 3 years, she absolutely loves going to nursery and I feel so comfortable with her being there. The staff are amazing and I cannot thank them enough for all that they do. I’ve recently had another baby, and already signed her up for when I go back to work as I wouldn’t want anyone else looking after her. Thank you for all your hard work team Nannas!

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Inspection history

Date: April 2009

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Outstanding
  • April 2014Outstanding
  • June 2013Outstanding
  • April 2009Outstanding

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