# The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd

The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 12 Melrose Road, West Mersea, COLCHESTER, CO5 8JB, in West Mersea, Essex. It is registered for 30 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey479688  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 Melrose Road, West Mersea, COLCHESTER, CO5 8JB
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01206 383898
- Website: http://mulberrybushmersea.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY479688

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 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/EY479688

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY479688). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479688)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479688)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479688)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 12 Melrose Road, West Mersea, COLCHESTER, CO5 8JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.777040,0.913478

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Mersea Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Mersea Island School Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersea Island School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Doves Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-doves-day-nursery-2886109) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Tollesbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollesbury-preschool-402290) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Roman River Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roman-river-pre-school-2741504) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tolleshunt-darcy-pre-school-ey479097) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Layer Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/layer-preschool-203940) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-2621339) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd was inspected on 4 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 The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd take?

The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01206 383898 and visit mulberrybushmersea.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479688)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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