# Sessional nurseries and pre-schools in Colchester

We list 4 nurseries in Colchester that match “Sessional / pre-school”, out of 10 nurseries in the area. Across all 10 nurseries in Colchester (6 full-day, 4 sessional) there are 680 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/essex/colchester/sessional  
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Christchurch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-preschool-ey559452) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [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 |  |  |  |
| [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 sessional nurseries and pre-schools are there in Colchester?

We list 4 nurseries in Colchester that match: sessional / pre-school.

### 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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