# Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd

Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 14 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1DZ, in Colchester, Essex. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonfly-day-nursery-ltd-2720663  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1DZ
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01206 767104
- Website: http://dragonflydn.com/
- Run by: [Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dragonfly-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2720663

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 January 2024, 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/16/2720663

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2720663). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720663)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720663)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720663)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1606189)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 14 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.891244,0.896444

- Station: Colchester Town, 0.5 miles
- Station: Colchester, 0.7 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lower Castle Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castle Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 18 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 |
| St John's Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Colchester Prep & High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kingswode Hoe School |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hamilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's School for Girls |  | 2–17 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banana Moon Colchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-colchester-ey496549) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kidz fun Early years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-fun-early-years-2771588) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Johns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-green-playgroup-ey501210) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Childsplay Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-650059) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Celtic Rose Center](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/celtic-rose-center-ey547291) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Lexden Lodge Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lexden-lodge-kindergarten-ey307729) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd take?

Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd?

Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd is run by Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd?

Colchester Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01206 767104 and visit dragonflydn.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720663)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dragonfly+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ2ex4h2IF2UcRWtb1HufduEY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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