7 nurseries in CO1 (Colchester)
Every day nursery with a CO1 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in CO1 (Colchester), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners CO1 2LR | Expected standard in 4 of 6 | 20 November 2025 | 22 |
| 2 | Angelina's Day Care Ltd CO1 2TX | Expected standard in 5 of 6 | 2 February 2026 | 90 |
| 3 | Oaklea Montessori Cic CO1 2DE | Good | 11 February 2025 | 26 |
| 4 | Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd CO1 1DZ | Good | 5 January 2024 | 68 |
| 5 | Banana Moon Colchester CO1 1TY | Good | 27 September 2023 | 106 |
| 6 | Childsplay Day Nursery CO1 1XF | Good | 13 September 2023 | 70 |
| 7 | Woodland Barn Day Nursery CO1 2EX | Good | 11 January 2023 | 48 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
CO1 is in Essex, covering Colchester.
Nursery fees in CO1
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in CO1 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £192no funded hours | £155after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £176no funded hours | £141after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £67after the free 15 hours | £135after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in CO1
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in CO1 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.