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The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery # The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 12 Melrose Road, West Mersea, COLCHESTER, CO5 8JB · Essex Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 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 The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery, established in 2014 in Colchester, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years. With an Outstanding Ofsted rating from its latest inspection on February 4, 2026, the nursery operates all year round from 7:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday. The setting implements a blended pedagogical approach, incorporating Montessori and EYFS principles. The curriculum is delivered by highly responsive staff who adeptly adapt their methods to meet individual needs, fostering curiosity and independence in children. The nursery provides highly inclusive support for all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or those learning English as an additional language (EAL). Individualised support plans are regularly reviewed to ensure excellent progress is made. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with dedicated activities like climbing for younger children to develop gross motor skills and forest school sessions for older children, encouraging collaboration and an appreciation for nature. The nursery prides itself on creating a calm and inviting environment where children feel secure and eager to explore, making it a nurturing space for early development. Our ethos The Mulberry Bush Mersea Day Nursery integrates Montessori principles with a Forest and Coastal School approach, fostering child-led discovery, resilience, creativity, and a connection with nature. They are committed to nurturing children's emotional development and individual learning journeys. What it's like Staff create a calm and inviting environment that supports children to be curious learners who engage well in their play. Children confidently explore the environment, select activities that interest them, and find the tools and resources they need from accessible storage. Staff are highly responsive to children and expertly support children to learn the skills needed to be independent and complete tasks independently. Highly inclusive environment Blended pedagogical approaches Outdoor learning adventures Curious and independent learners Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10127369 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300365)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479688) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://mulberrybushmersea.co.uk/) 12 Melrose Road, West Mersea, COLCHESTER, CO5 8JB [© 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#/0.91345/51.7773/14) [](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=the-mulberry-bush-montessori-nursery-ltd-co5-8jb-ey479688) ## Key facts Session types Nursery Day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (7 hours), Full Day: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (9 hours), Extended Day: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (11 hours) Waitlist Yes, based on sibling priority, date of application, and session availability. Opening hours 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, 50 weeks a year Age range 9 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Feb 2026 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 The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Last inspected 4 February 2026 What it's like to attend Staff create a calm and inviting environment that supports children to be curious learners who engage well in their play. Children confidently explore the environment, select activities that interest them, and find the tools and resources they need from accessible storage. Staff are highly responsive to children and expertly support children to learn the skills needed to be independent and complete tasks independently. Inspector highlights - All children, including those who face barriers to their learning, are expertly supported to make excellent progress. - Children are provided with targeted, individualised support plans that are regularly reviewed and adapted. - Children are supported to become independent learners who are confident, curious and ready to learn. - Children demonstrate they understand the behavioural expectations of the setting and behave impeccably. - Leaders have created a calm, relaxed environment where children demonstrate a secure sense of belonging. - Staff are highly reflective of the learning opportunities they provide to children and continuously strive to improve. 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 #10127369 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300365) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those who face barriers to their learning, are expertly supported to make excellent progress. Children are provided with targeted, individualised support plans that are regularly reviewed and adapted to meet the changing needs of individual children. Any areas of concern in a child's learning and development are quickly identified and addressed. The special educational needs coordinator was spoken to during the inspection. Outdoor space Staff recognise that younger children want to climb, and so they provide children with opportunities to develop their balance, coordination and gross motor skills. Older children are shown how to create a bird feeder in the forest area of the garden, working together to complete the task. Forest school sessions happen more regularly to capture the whole cohort of children. EAL / language support The nursery provides a highly inclusive environment that supports all children, including those with barriers to their learning, to thrive. Targeted and individualised support is swiftly implemented to help children close any gaps and reduce their barriers to learning. Inspection history Date: August 2016 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. - May 2020 Outstanding - August 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery ### Where is The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd located? ### What is the staff team like at The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### Is The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd a day nursery or preschool? ### From what age does The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in COLCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Sparrows Playgroup Colchester · CO5 8QD ](/nursery/sparrows-playgroup-co5-8qd-ey429923) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Little Doves Day Nursery Colchester · CO5 7PR ](/nursery/little-doves-day-nursery-co5-7pr-ey561046) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.3 mi ### Munchkins Nursery and Pre School Colchester · CO7 0AB 5.0(68 reviews) ](/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-co7-0ab-2621339) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.5 mi ### Brightlingsea Playcentre Brightlingsea · CO7 0NL ](/nursery/brightlingsea-playcentre-co7-0nl-ey539971) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.7 mi ### Diddydots Nursery Southminster · CM0 7LY ](/nursery/diddydots-nursery-cm0-7ly-ey484711) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.8 mi ### Colchester Montessori Day Nursery Colchester · CO2 8WJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/colchester-montessori-day-nursery-co2-8wj-2751883) [See all nurseries in COLCHESTER →](/search?q=COLCHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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