# Childsplay Day Nursery

Childsplay Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Clarendon Way, COLCHESTER, CO1 1XF, in Colchester, Essex. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-650059  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clarendon Way, COLCHESTER, CO1 1XF
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01206 368368
- Website: http://www.childsplaydaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 650059

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650059

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 650059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650059)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650059)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650059)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1585718)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clarendon Way, COLCHESTER, CO1 1XF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.899668,0.897835

- Station: Colchester, 0.2 miles
- Station: Colchester Town, 1.0 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: High Woods Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bergholt Rd Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lower Castle Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 21 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St John's Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Myland Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Colchester Prep & High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nannas Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-ey562114) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nannas Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-ey314142) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonfly-day-nursery-ltd-2720663) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Banana Moon Colchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-colchester-ey496549) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Myland Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/myland-pre-school-cic-ey462427) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kidz fun Early years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-fun-early-years-2771588) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Childsplay Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Childsplay Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Childsplay Day Nursery take?

Childsplay Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Childsplay Day Nursery?

Colchester is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Childsplay Day Nursery?

You can call 01206 368368 and visit www.childsplaydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650059)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Childsplay+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJBdyxPUAF2UcR5Jzbphadg6A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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