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Nannas Day Nurseries # Nannas Day Nurseries in Colchester (CO4 5JR) Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 rating Secure attachments Exemplary behaviour Strong communication skills Outdoor play Inclusive 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 — 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 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 - 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 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295661) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nannas Day Nurseries Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10127274 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295661)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314142) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Villa 1, Colchester General Hospital, Colchester, CO4 5JR [© 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#/0.903/51.90686/14) [](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=nannas-day-nurseries-co4-5jr-ey314142) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKJ9I16F6rcqgbUP2azQ4aw6Li9bSDBZpMIqLLHe1ePSspPWw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12986663148661171719&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) 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 ). 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