# Nurseries in Colchester

We list 10 nurseries in Colchester (6 full-day, 4 sessional), with 680 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/colchester  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 10 (6 full-day · 4 sessional)
- Registered places: 680 (about 68 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childsplay Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-650059) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonfly-day-nursery-ltd-2720663) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Christchurch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-preschool-ey559452) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Lexden Lodge Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lexden-lodge-kindergarten-ey307729) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Angelina's Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angelinas-day-care-ltd-2780624) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Feb 2026 |  |  |  |
| [St Johns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-green-playgroup-ey501210) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Celtic Rose Center](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/celtic-rose-center-ey547291) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Butterfly Blue Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-blue-day-nursery-ey455971) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Banana Moon Colchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-colchester-ey496549) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Kidz fun Early years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-fun-early-years-2771588) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/colchester/full-day.md) (6)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/colchester/sessional.md) (4)

## Postcode districts

- [CO1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co1.md) (9)
- [CO2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co2.md) (7)
- [CO3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co3.md) (12)

## Neighbouring areas

- [The Hythe](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/the-hythe.md) (6)
- [Braiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/braiswick.md) (1)
- [Greenstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/greenstead.md) (5)
- [Shrub End](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/shrub-end.md) (4)
- [Mile End](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/mile-end.md) (8)
- [Parson's Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/parsons-heath.md) (4)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Colchester?

We list 10 nurseries in Colchester: 6 full-day and 4 sessional, with 680 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Colchester?

Neighbouring areas include The Hythe, Braiswick, Greenstead and Shrub End.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, public Google ratings and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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