# Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO

Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO is a sessional pre-school at 329 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9EF, in Shrub End, Essex. It is registered for 50 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/centre-preschool-colchester-cio-2797442  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 329 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9EF
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01206 573341
- Website: http://www.centrepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2797442

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2797442). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2797442)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2797442)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2797442)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 329 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.874512,0.857895

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Westlands Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cheshunt Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wheatfield road park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Westlands Country Park Childrens Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Baden Powell Drive Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Zip Wire, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosbecks Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Prettygate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Prettygate Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Home Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| King's Ford Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kings Ford Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Colchester) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-colchester-limited-ey555918) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Plume Avenue Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plume-avenue-nursery-404856) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holly Corner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-corner-kindergarten-402169) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stanway Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanway-pre-school-2784037) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Grove Preschool Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-preschool-stanway-2735046) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stanway-2504015) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO take?

Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO?

You can call 01206 573341 and visit www.centrepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2797442)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Centre+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ08VrQGED2UcRhP5nd2YcPgE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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