# Chestnut House Kindergarten

Chestnut House Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 45 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LE, in Mile End, Essex. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-house-kindergarten-ey301874  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 45 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LE
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://familyfirstnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/chestnut-house-kindergarten
- Ofsted URN: EY301874

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301874

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2005 (Reference EY301874). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301874)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301874)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301874)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1585562)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 45 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.912638,0.896738

- Station: Colchester, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: High Woods Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mile End Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Myland Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Camulos Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Braiswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| North Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Myland Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/myland-pre-school-cic-ey462427) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-playgroup-203441) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-colchester-day-nursery-and-preschool-2788198) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nannas Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-ey562114) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nannas Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-ey314142) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chesterwell Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chesterwell-day-nursery-2750504) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chestnut House Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut House Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 28 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut House Kindergarten take?

Chestnut House Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chestnut House Kindergarten?

Colchester is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chestnut House Kindergarten?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit familyfirstnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301874)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+House+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJo92XXTgE2UcRNOC2NqVfhcI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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