# Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JP, in Tiptree, Essex. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptree-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2699844  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JP
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: http://abcdaynurserytiptree.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-garden-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2699844

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 December 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/16/2699844

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2699844). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699844)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699844)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699844)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1739868)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.812746,0.749877

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grove Road Playing Field, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Milldene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Baynards Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Messing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Thurstable School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Milldene Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milldene-playgroup-ey224523) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Peeps Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ltd-ey318856) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Baynards Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baynards-playgroup-402220) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tolleshunt Knights Cooperative Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tolleshunt-knights-cooperative-playgroup-650159) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Brimpton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brimpton-house-nursery-ey310474) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Peeps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ey274002) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 17 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit abcdaynurserytiptree.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699844)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiptree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_Y4P1Y7i2EcRkHHFby2_uco)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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