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Nannas Day Nurseries # Nannas Day Nurseries in Colchester (CO4 5XT) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2022) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Adj Queen Boudica Primary School, Cowper Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5XT · Essex Number of places 44 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 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 2018 and located in Colchester, Essex, provides exceptional childcare within a stimulating and supportive environment. This setting is part of a company that operates three nurseries, and it prides itself on fostering strong relationships between children and their key persons, ensuring children settle quickly and feel secure. The nursery serves children aged two to four years old and operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, closing only for bank holidays. With 11 dedicated childcare staff, seven of whom hold Level 3 or higher early years qualifications, Nannas Day Nurseries is committed to deep understanding of each child and their individual development. The nursery’s approach encourages independence and confidence, allowing children to make choices and feel their opinions are valued, evident in activities like choosing infused water flavours or voting on story times. They actively involve children in setting-wide festivities, nature walks, and learning projects to take home, ensuring a rich and engaging experience for every child. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. What it's like Children adore attending this exciting, stimulating and supportive nursery. They settle quickly and feel secure, due to the consistent efforts of staff. Children form exceptional relationships with their key person. They build on social skills from a young age. As a result, children make friends rapidly. They enjoy exploring and developing their skills and knowledge alongside their peers. Stimulating environment Strong relationships Child-led choices Exceptional teaching Strong parent partnerships Comprehensive SEND support ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, all year round Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nannas Day Nurseries Last inspected 14 June 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children adore attending this exciting, stimulating and supportive nursery. They settle quickly and feel secure, due to the consistent efforts of staff. Children form exceptional relationships with their key person. They build on social skills from a young age. As a result, children make friends rapidly. They enjoy exploring and developing their skills and knowledge alongside their peers. Inspector highlights - Children adore attending this exciting, stimulating and supportive nursery, settling quickly due to consistent staff efforts and forming exceptional relationships with their key person. - Children thrive across all aspects of learning, developing independence and confidence, and frequently making choices and feeling their opinions are valued. - Children's behaviour is excellent, with staff acting as strong role models for sharing, turn-taking, respecting, and supporting others, leading to children becoming all-rounded individuals. - Teaching methods are exceptional; room leaders support staff to adopt outstanding practice, challenging children to think deeper, problem-solve, and risk assess. - Parent partnerships are remarkable; staff go beyond expectations to include and support families, offering breakfast food, a food bank, communication books, and cleaning clothes on site. - Rooms and garden spaces are vibrant and welcoming, with an exceptional range of resources accessible to all children, fostering independent learning and engagement. - Children develop respect and care for living things, learning about animals, habitats, and tidying up after themselves. - Partnerships with schools and professionals are outstanding, ensuring seamless transitions to school with positive reviews from the on-site headteacher. Inspection #10194230 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189811) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make brilliant progress due to highly receptive staff who create support plans with achievable goals and implement interventions like visual routines and stretching activities. These plans are regularly reviewed and followed by staff. Outdoor space The nursery offers vibrant garden spaces and encourages children to explore their environment, grow vegetables, and learn about animals and their habitats. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language make brilliant progress, supported by staff who are highly receptive to their needs and implement strategies like dual-language books. ## Parent Reviews of Nannas Day Nurseries 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLHWx-dhpFS0cF1TQu8yI97QyNYRkiocdRNaaf-De7wd56ZBg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) lacie reynolds a month ago My child came home every day of the week with a shitty nappy and severly upset. The premise is unhygienic and dirty and the staff are careless and rude. I came here thinking my child would be in good hands but however it was the complete opposite. I would give 0 stars if possible. Discusting place. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WRFRXbHhkMXBKUm1zdGFFTlBjekJHVm5WV1ZrRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9058e92c1431d:0x6de41249c12379cd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIekul69CowKXoQer47D0ROhXHvEi1V9tPxR2s81dQE2Slgbg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) R W 8 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tFMFdYWkRabU5CU1d4M2FIUmxWbmhzZUhwZmEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9058e92c1431d:0x6de41249c12379cd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJBprE-R17vg3zgc1OofMhFZQVTO6Bo8hE7ufN-xdCKV0MYsQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alexandra Popa a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3bGRyVkpBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9058e92c1431d:0x6de41249c12379cd) Reviews from Google for Nannas Day Nurseries. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189811) ## Frequently asked about Nannas Day Nurseries ### What outdoor space does Nannas Day Nurseries have? ### How does Nannas Day Nurseries support children with SEND? ### What are the main strengths at Nannas Day Nurseries? ### When is Nannas Day Nurseries open? ### How is English as an additional language supported at Nannas Day Nurseries? ### Where is Nannas Day Nurseries located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Colchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nannas Day Nurseries. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Nannas Day Nurseries Colchester · CO4 5JR 4.4(10 reviews) ](/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-co4-5jr-ey314142) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Chestnut House Kindergarten Colchester · CO4 5LE ](/nursery/chestnut-house-kindergarten-co4-5le-ey301874) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Childsplay Day Nursery Colchester · CO1 1XF 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-co1-1xf-650059) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool Colchester · CO4 6BT ](/nursery/bright-horizons-colchester-day-nursery-and-preschool-co4-6bt-2788198) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Squirrels Pre-School Colchester · CO4 9SR ](/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-co4-9sr-203962) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Chesterwell Day Nursery Colchester · CO4 6AZ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/chesterwell-day-nursery-co4-6az-2750504) [See all nurseries in Colchester →](/search?q=Colchester) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nannas Day Nurseries Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10194230 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189811)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562114) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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