Nannas Day Nurseries is based just off Hawthorn Avenue in the grounds of Hazelmere Infants and Junior School, it is currently rated as Ofsted Outstanding. Our purpose built, award winning nursery cares for children aged birth to 8 years old with full day care, sessional day care and as and when (flexible sessions). You can even pay by the hour for additional childcare when needed! The nursery has a drop off car park accessible via Bromley Road, excellent bus links to the town centre and beyond and is easily within walking distance to the Colchester Hythe train station, making it incredibly accessible for all.
The nursery is fortunate to have an ample rear garden and a separate garden for the under 2’s which has artificial grass, meaning that all children have wonderful safe, spacious environments in which to learn and develop to their full potential. The local Welsh Woods is regularly accessed for weekly Forest School sessions by our qualified Forest School Leader. The Nursery also employs an external Performing Arts and Sports company to carry out additional extra curricula activities with the children each week!
Each of our age group children have their own base room from 0-2, 2-3 and 3-5 years, with our baby room entirely natural, a home from home.
Our fantastic pre-school prepares children for their future learning and development when they leave us for primary school, with the same curriculum followed as in the first year of Reception. Our dedicated and experienced staff are able to fully support your child with this crucial transition, providing experiences, activities and opportunities for learning and growth in a fun but structured environment.
Opening Times
Open 6.30am-6.30pm Monday to Friday, Nannas Day Nurseries is open throughout the year, closed only on Bank Holidays.
Upcoming dates for your diary......
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Thursday 25th December 2025
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Friday 26th December 2025
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Thursday 1st January 2026
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Friday 3rd April 2026
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Monday 6th April 2026
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Monday 4th May 2026
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Monday 25th May 2026
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Monday 31st August 2026
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Friday 25th December 2026
-Bank Holiday NURSERY CLOSED: Monday 28th December 2026
We offer our funded places via the stretched offer, meaning that children can attend for their free sessions over 48 weeks of the year rather than the set 38 weeks. Additional hours can be added to these if parents require longer days.
Our 2025 Terms are as follows:
Spring Term 2025 begins: Thursday 2nd January 2025
Spring Term 2025 ends: Thursday 10th April 2025
SPRING TERM HOLIDAY 2025: Friday 11th April 2025- Monday 21st April 2025
Summer Term 2025 begins: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Summer Term 2025 ends: Friday 15th August 2025
SUMMER TERM HOLIDAY 2025: Monday 18th August 2025 - Friday 29th August 2025
Winter Term 2025 begins: Monday 1st September 2025
Winter Term 2025 ends: Friday 19th Decemeber 2025
WINTER TERM HOLIDAY 2025: Monday 22nd December 2025- Wednesday 31st December 2025
Our 2026 Terms are as follows:
Spring Term 2026 begins: Thursday 1st January 2026
Spring Term 2026 ends: Thursday 2nd April 2026
SPRING TERM 2026 HOLIDAY: Friday 3rd April 2026- Friday 10th April 2026
Summer Term 2026 begins: Monday 13th April 2026
Summer Term 2026 ends: Friday 14th August 2026
SUMMER TERM 2026 HOLIDAY: Monday 17th August 2026- Monday 31st August 2026
Winter Term 2026 begins: Tuesday 1st Septemeber 2026
Winter Term 2026 ends: Monday 21st December 2026
WINTER TERM HOLIDAY 2026: Tuesday 22nd December 2026- Thursday 31st December 2026
We also accept Pupil Premium and 2 year old funding and are able to claim this on a case by case basis. Please see your Nursery Manager to find out if you are eligible.
We provide a selection of cereals for breakfast and healthy morning snacks.
Our substantial afternoon tea help tide the children over until they go home for their dinner!
Throughout the day children have free access to their water bottles that are provided by parents both in and outdoors. Full fat milk is also available during meal times
Our afternoon tea menu's rotate 5 weekly meaning that your child will have a range of afternoon snacks during their time with us!
Children bring their own packed lunches and learn about healthy choices through our lunch time swap shops!
We provide free takeaway teas and coffees in the morning for parents.
Children's Nannas Day Nurseries uniforms (and matching accessories) are available to purchase from our online Shop Keep Easy Store. Please visit https://www.uniformeasy.com/990059209. Please note that items are for home delivery only, the click and collect service is not supported.


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Drop us a message or arrange a showaround.
Telephone: 01206 791501
Nursery Manager: Nicola Williamson and Emily Suen