# Nurseries in CO3 (Shrub End, Stanway)

We list 12 nurseries in CO3 postcode district (7 full-day, 5 sessional), with 774 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co3  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 12 (7 full-day · 5 sessional)
- Registered places: 774 (about 64 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-stanway-ey308705) | 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 |  |  |  |
| [Holly Corner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-corner-kindergarten-402169) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stanway-2504015) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Apr 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Colchester) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-colchester-limited-ey555918) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Grove Preschool Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-preschool-stanway-2735046) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Little Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-pre-school-2660282) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Plume Avenue Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plume-avenue-nursery-404856) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-schoolhouse-kindergarten-402180) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/centre-preschool-colchester-cio-2797442) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Stanway Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanway-pre-school-2784037) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co3/full-day.md) (7)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co3/sessional.md) (5)

## Neighbouring areas

- [CO2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co2.md) (7)
- [CO1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co1.md) (9)
- [CO4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co4.md) (25)
- [CO6](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co6.md) (12)
- [CO5](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co5.md) (10)
- [CO7](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co7.md) (14)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in CO3?

We list 12 nurseries in CO3: 7 full-day and 5 sessional, with 774 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near CO3?

Neighbouring areas include CO2, CO1, CO4 and CO6.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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