# East Bergholt Young Explorers

East Bergholt Young Explorers is a full-day nursery at Cherry Blossom Nursery, Hadleigh Road, Colchester, CO7 6QT, in East Bergholt, Suffolk. It is registered for 60 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Constable Country Childcare Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-bergholt-young-explorers-ey494296  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cherry Blossom Nursery, Hadleigh Road, Colchester, CO7 6QT
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01206 298442
- Website: http://www.brantham-childcare.co.uk/ebye.html
- Run by: [Constable Country Childcare Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/constable-country-childcare-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY494296

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494296

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2015 (Reference EY494296). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494296)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494296)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494296)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1395119)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cherry Blossom Nursery, Hadleigh Road, Colchester, CO7 6QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.976358,1.007160

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Stratford St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| East Bergholt High School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lavender Hall Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavender-hall-kindergarten-251765) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-barn-stratford-st-mary-2550204) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Robins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-childcare-ey395784) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Brooklands Young Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-young-explorers-ey368548) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey449792) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-kindergarten-ey397961) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is East Bergholt Young Explorers's Ofsted rating?

East Bergholt Young Explorers was inspected on 24 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can East Bergholt Young Explorers take?

East Bergholt Young Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs East Bergholt Young Explorers?

East Bergholt Young Explorers is run by Constable Country Childcare Committee, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact East Bergholt Young Explorers?

You can call 01206 298442 and visit www.brantham-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494296)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=East+Bergholt+Young+Explorers&query_place_id=ChIJT4XTgP8I2UcRCayp_r5UR_E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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