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Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery

Whites Farm, Station Rd, Colchester, CO6 2QF

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Daily rateFrom £62.60 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity69 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection score3/4 inspection score

Ofsted · 4 October 2024

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About this Colchester Nursery

Description

Pippins Day Nursery offers a warm and nurturing environment for families in the heart of Colchester. The setting provides high-quality care for children aged from three months up to five years, ensuring a seamless journey through those precious early years. To support the busy lives of local parents, the nursery is open from 08:00 until 18:00, providing a flexible and reliable service that fits naturally into the working day. As a fully Ofsted-regulated provider, Pippins Day Nursery focuses on creating a safe, stimulating space where every child can flourish. The dedicated team is passionate about building strong foundations for every little learner, fostering a true sense of belonging for every family that joins the community.

What parents say about Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery

An AI summary of parent reviews

Pippins Day Nursery is highly regarded by parents as a special and welcoming setting, distinguished by its unique farm location. Parents are particularly impressed by the outdoor provisions, including the forest school, woods, and meadows, which offer children a rare opportunity to explore nature. The staff team is frequently praised for being brilliant, kind, and incredibly supportive, ensuring that new children feel quickly settled and understood. This nurturing environment, combined with the exceptional facilities, provides families with a strong sense of reassurance and gratitude for the high-quality care their children receive.
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Based on reviews in the past three years from Google, third-party review sites, and feedback from parents in the latest inspection results.

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Last inspected 4 October 2024

Inspection ID 2682935

Achievement

Good

Curriculum and teaching

Good

Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines

Good

Children's welfare and wellbeing

Good

Leadership and governance

Good

Regulator: Ofsted

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How funded hours work

Essex County Council is the local authority for this nursery. Apply for funded hours through them, or read our Advice section.

Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery.

Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery costs from £63 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £801 per month or £9,608 per year. This is lower than the Braintree average of £83 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £24, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £455 per month or £5,455 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery in Colchester. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£426 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,108.£532 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,385.£639 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,662.£765 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,174.£898 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,770.£1,031 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,367.£1,164 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,963.
9-11m£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,991.£242 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,901.£348 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,178.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,455.£561 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,732.£668 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,012.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,608.
1y£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,991.£242 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,901.£348 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,178.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,455.£561 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,732.£668 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,012.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,608.
2y£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,991.£242 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,901.£348 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,178.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,455.£561 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,732.£668 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,012.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,608.
3y£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,991.£242 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,901.£348 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,178.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,455.£561 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,732.£668 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,012.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,608.
4y+£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,991.£242 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,901.£348 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,178.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,455.£561 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,732.£668 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,012.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,608.

For example, figures are nursery fees including savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 4 October 2024 with an overall inspection score of 3/4.
Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is registered for up to 69 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery accepts children from 3 months to 60 months.
Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme gives 30 hours a week for 38 weeks a year, from the term after your child turns 9 months up to school age. While all 3 and 4-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet earnings requirements. Many nurseries let you stretch your funded hours across the full year rather than taking them in term-time only. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is 2 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
You can book a visit to Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery by using the enquiry form.
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On average, nursery costs £83 per day in Braintree, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Pippins, Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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