# Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Whites Farm, Bures Road, White Colne, COLCHESTER, CO6 2QF, in The Colnes, Essex. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippins-day-nursery-and-preschool-2682935  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whites Farm, Bures Road, White Colne, COLCHESTER, CO6 2QF
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01787 228567
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/colchester/pippins-nursery-colchester/
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2682935

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 October 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/16/2682935

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2682935). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682935)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682935)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682935)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/300762)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whites Farm, Bures Road, White Colne, COLCHESTER, CO6 2QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.952457,0.743141

- Bures (rail): 1.7 miles

## 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 2.2 miles |
| Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 2.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Ark Nursery Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-group-251429) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-colne-engaine-ltd-2747576) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Pre-School Fordham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-pre-school-fordham-2859702) |  |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Great Tey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-tey-pre-school-402130) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Yorley Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yorley-barn-nursery-school-ey561764) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Dalemor Explorer Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalemor-explorer-nursery-2805369) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool?

Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited, which runs 56 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bures is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01787 228567 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682935)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pippins%2C+Colchester%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJQWXcbmv-2EcRJJctFMUp3Gs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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