# Sessional nurseries and pre-schools in CO3 (Shrub End, Stanway)

We list 5 nurseries in CO3 postcode district that match “Sessional / pre-school”, out of 12 nurseries in the area. Across all 12 nurseries in CO3 postcode district (7 full-day, 5 sessional) there are 774 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co3/sessional  
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Christchurch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-preschool-ey559452) | Sessional pre-school | 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 |  |  |  |
| [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 sessional nurseries and pre-schools are there in CO3?

We list 5 nurseries in CO3 that match: sessional / pre-school.

### 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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