# Little Doves Day Nursery

Little Doves Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lower Road, Peldon, Colchester, CO5 7PR, in Peldon, Essex. It is registered for 50 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-doves-day-nursery-2886109  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lower Road, Peldon, Colchester, CO5 7PR
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01206 736812
- Website: https://www.littledovesdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2886109

## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2886109). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886109)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886109)
- 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/16/2886109)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1586560)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lower Road, Peldon, Colchester, CO5 7PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.809719,0.881182

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langenhoe Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 2.7 miles |
| Mersea Island School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 2.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey479688) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Layer Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/layer-preschool-203940) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Roman River Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roman-river-pre-school-2741504) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Caterpillars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-ey422633) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Colchester Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colchester-montessori-day-nursery-2751883) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Tollesbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollesbury-preschool-402290) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Doves Day Nursery take?

Little Doves Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Doves Day Nursery?

You can call 01206 736812 and visit www.littledovesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886109)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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