# Munchkins Nursery and Pre School

Munchkins Nursery and Pre School is a full-day nursery at The Pavilion, King George V Playing Fields, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9AB, in Wivenhoe, Essex. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 61 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ey222657  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Pavilion, King George V Playing Fields, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9AB
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01206 827126
- Website: https://munchkins-nursery.co.uk/wivenhoe-colchester
- Ofsted URN: EY222657

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222657

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY222657). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222657)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222657)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222657)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavilion, King George V Playing Fields, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.857897,0.958147

- Station: Wivenhoe, 0.1 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pearson's Quay, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 61 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Broomgrove Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Broomgrove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Old Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Alresford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rowhedge Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowhedge-under-5s-ey489490) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wivenhoe Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wivenhoe-preschool-2857868) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Roman River Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roman-river-pre-school-2741504) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wivenhoe-park-day-nursery-ey414291) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Alresford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alresford-pre-school-ey480293) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Woodland Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-barn-day-nursery-ey303073) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Munchkins Nursery and Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Munchkins Nursery and Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 28 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Munchkins Nursery and Pre School take?

Munchkins Nursery and Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Munchkins Nursery and Pre School?

Wivenhoe is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Munchkins Nursery and Pre School?

You can call 01206 827126 and visit munchkins-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222657)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Munchkins+Nursery+%26+Preschool%2C+Wivenhoe&query_place_id=ChIJUwKO-lcF2UcRE2XWOHZv1Xk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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