To discuss spaces, fees, or to book a visit, you’re welcome to contact the nursery directly. Kindly mention Toddle when calling.
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132 Children
08:00 - 18:00
No
Funded Childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Forest School
All Year Round
Limited Spaces
Included
Situated within the University of Essex campus, Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery offers a nurturing environment for children from three months to five years. Your child will enjoy large parkland gardens with a mud kitchen and forest‑school sessions, while a dedicated key person supports individual learning and development. The nursery provides morning, afternoon and full‑day sessions with fees that include home‑cooked meals, snacks, nappies and wipes. Staff encourage independence and social skills through play and exploration and there is also a holiday club for older children. Families benefit from a fully inclusive service and discounted rates for university staff and students.
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Previous Inspection
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection.
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery provides childcare for children aged 6 Months – 2 Years, 2 – 3 Years, 3 – 5 Years, with dedicated spaces and age-appropriate learning environments for each stage of early development.
Childcare fees at Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery start from £42 per day.
Based on a full 5-day week, this equates to approximately £210 per week.
A registration fee of £10.00 applies when securing a place.
A refundable deposit of £150.00 is required to confirm enrolment.
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery accepts 15 hours, 30 hours for eligible families.
Funded hours are applied against paid sessions, and funded-only placements are not currently offered.
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is open from 08:00 – 18:00, All Year Round.
Nutritious meals and snacks are included within the daily fee at Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery.
Parents are required to provide nappies. Parents are asked to supply wipes for their child.
With an Ofsted rating of Good, experienced staff and structured early years provision, Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is considered a strong childcare option for families.
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is registered to care for up to 132 children at any one time. This capacity allows the nursery to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios in line with EYFS requirements.
To discuss spaces, fees, or to book a visit, you’re welcome to contact the nursery directly. Kindly mention Toddle when calling.
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