Area avg from
£42/day*
The Bloom Childcare Group Lexden
The Bloom Childcare Group, King George V Pavilion, Clairmont Rd, Colchester CO3 9BE
4.1 miles · ~16 min drive
In the Moment Planning Capacity 32 Limited spaces
Top things to know
Teaching style
Forest School
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Max capacity
132 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery in Colchester (CO4 3SQ) is large and independent, with 132 places, and takes a forest school approach with outdoor space and trips out.
Daycare starts at £42 a day including meals, nappies and wipes, and funded hours are accepted. Children from 6 months up to 5 are welcome, and the nursery runs 8am until 6pm, all year round. SEND support and parking are available. Ofsted rated it Good, after Outstanding before.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support On-site parking Forest school Field trips Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Day rate (from)£42/day
- Deposit150
- Registration fee10
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesIncluded
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Outstanding
Location
Colchester, CO4 3SQ
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is located at Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is usually open from 08:00 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals are included at Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery. Ask the nursery for the latest menu and any allergy or dietary arrangements.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Nappies and wipes are included at Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery. It is still worth confirming what is provided for your child's room before they start.
Ready to visit Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery?
Get in touch to book a visit, check fees or confirm availability for your start date.
Nursery cost calculator
Understand Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery nursery fees before you choose.
Work out the funded hours your child could get and what nursery could cost each week, month and year in Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery.
1
The nursery's price
Daily price used: £42 (for a 10-hour day)
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery's 'from' price. Ask the nursery for the price for your child's age.
2
Your childcare week
Many nurseries close for a week or two at Christmas and bank holidays.
3
Your child and funded hours
Do you (and your partner, if you have one) both work, and each expect to earn at least £2,643.68 in the next 3 months?
What counts?
16 hours a week at the minimum wage for your age: £2,643.68 if you're 21 or over, £2,256.80 if you're 18 to 20, and £1,664.00 if you're under 18 or an apprentice. If you've been self-employed for under 12 months, or you're on parental, sick or annual leave, you can still qualify, and some benefits (such as Carer's Allowance) count for a partner who doesn't work. Check on GOV.UK
No funded hours yet.
If you both work, you could get 30 hours a week (1,140 a year).
From 1 January 2029: 15 hours a week (570 a year).
Funded hours start the term after your child reaches the age (9 months for working-parent hours, 2 for the extra-support offer, 3 for the universal 15 hours): on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September. You'll need to reconfirm your details every 3 months.
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How will you pay?
Before support
£546
per month
Likely support
£0
per month
You pay
£546
per month
Average per month (over 12 months) · Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery
£546/month
· £6,552/year
- Full weekly fee (before funding)
- £126.00
- Per year, after funding
- £6,552
Daily price used: £42 (for a 10-hour day)
This is an estimate, not a quote. Nurseries set their own prices, opening weeks and funded-hours patterns, and not all offer funded or stretched places. Check with the nursery. England only.
How we work this out
570 hours a year is 15 hours × 38 weeks; 1,140 is 30 × 38. Term-time funding covers 38 weeks; in every other week your child attends you pay the full fee. Stretched funding spreads the same hours over more weeks (up to 52), so the yearly total is about the same. Funded hours are capped at the hours you use, 30 a week and 10-hour sessions. The monthly figure is the yearly cost ÷ 12.
Funded hours are for education and care and must be free. Nurseries can't charge top-up fees for funded hours, or make you pay for extra hours, registration fees or deposits as a condition of your place. They can offer meals, snacks, nappies and trips as optional extras, and you can choose to bring your own or opt out.
Hours may be pro-rated if your child starts part-way through the year, and funding stops when your child starts reception. Tax-Free Childcare is 20% of what you pay after funding, up to £2,000 a year (£4,000 if your child is disabled). Prices are Toddle averages or the price you enter; meals are a Toddle estimate.
Figures from GOV.UK, checked 20 October 2026. Rates change each April. England only: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different schemes. Sources: working parents, 3 and 4 year olds, 2 year olds, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, DfE guidance.
Your year at a glance
Each block is a week, from September to August.
SepNovJanMarMayJul
- 52 full-fee weeks
- £126.00 a week
Your funding timeline
- Since 1 September 202630 hours for working parents
If you both work and meet the earnings test.
- From 1 January 2029Universal 15 hours
Every 3 and 4 year old, no work or income test.
- From 1 September 2030Starts reception
Funded nursery hours end.
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