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The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten # The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB · Essex Number of places 46 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 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 Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten in Colchester offers a stimulating and structured educational experience, welcoming children into a warm and nurturing environment. The nursery prioritises each child's individual learning and development, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. There is a strong emphasis on personal and social development, fostering a respectful atmosphere where children engage in shared activities to promote awareness of others. The kindergarten is conveniently located on London Road in Stanway, offering excellent commuter links and on-site parking for easy drop-offs and pick-ups. They cater to children aged 9 months to 4 years and accept various childcare funding options. Our ethos At the Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, our aim is to provide your child with a stimulating and well structured educational experience. We provide a warm welcome to all our children, free from prejudice, with activities designed to meet each child’s learning, development and welfare needs in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Particular emphasis is placed on a child’s personal and social development that recognises and respects each child as an individual whilst promoting awareness of others through a variety of shared activities. What it's like Children are keen, active and excited learners who confidently enter the nursery and part from their parents with ease. Staff greet them warmly and communicate with parents to ensure each child's needs, likes, and dislikes are met to a high standard, resulting in confident and settled children who form good relationships with staff and peers. Children show enthusiasm for learning through a broad curriculum that fosters pride in their abilities, focusing on respect, independence, and emotional security, with all staff involved in continuously developing and adapting the curriculum for effective teaching. EYFS curriculum Nurturing environment Childcare funding accepted ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://oldschoolhousekindergarten.co.uk/childcare-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 18:00 Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 1996 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10378183 Lead inspector Lynn Hughes [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271338)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402180) 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 ](https://oldschoolhousekindergarten.co.uk/) 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB Opening hours Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 18:00 [© 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#/0.82299/51.88508/14) [](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-old-schoolhouse-kindergarten-co3-8pb-402180) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten Last inspected 17 February 2025 · Lynn Hughes Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are keen, active and excited learners who confidently enter the nursery and part from their parents with ease. Staff greet them warmly and communicate with parents to ensure each child's needs, likes, and dislikes are met to a high standard, resulting in confident and settled children who form good relationships with staff and peers. Children show enthusiasm for learning through a broad curriculum that fosters pride in their abilities, focusing on respect, independence, and emotional security, with all staff involved in continuously developing and adapting the curriculum for effective teaching. Inspector highlights - The nursery is led and managed by competent members of the management team within the nursery. The team, in turn, is fully supported by the larger company. - Parents speak very highly of the managers, staff and general care of their children. - Staff promote children's speech and language development effectively through the use of songs, rhymes, stories and general discussions. - Children are provided with good opportunities to guide their own play and learning. Their voices are heard within the nursery. - Children enjoy a range of healthy and well-balanced meals freshly prepared on site. Areas to develop - 1 guide staff to develop the use of effective questioning techniques to consistently enhance children's thinking skills that support their learning further - 2 consider ways to extend children's experiences beyond the nursery to further enhance their learning. Inspection #10378183 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271338) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > happy to recommend the nursery to their friends and family > they like the fact that they are very involved in their children's nursery day Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Key persons use information from parents to ensure that every child's needs are met to a high standard. Children's care and learning is tailored to their individual needs, likes and dislikes. Staff promote children's speech and language development effectively through the use of songs, rhymes, stories and general discussions. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details about the children's use of outdoor space or physical play. Inspection history Date: June 2013 - February 2025 Good - August 2022 Good - June 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten ### How are meals handled at The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten? ### What are the opening hours at The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten? ### How does The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten support children with SEND? ### What are the fees at The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten? ## About the setting The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten registered in 1996. There are 13 staff members who work directly with the children, all of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications, ranging from level 2 to level 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and one week over the Christmas period. The nursery provides government funded early years education for all eligible children. 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