Hawthorn Avenue

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

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

Our opening times

What is provided

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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get in touch

Drop us a message or arrange a showaround.

Hawthorn Avenue Nursery

  • Nannas Day Nurseries
  • Hawthorn Avenue (access off Bromley Road)
  • Colchester
  • CO43JP

Telephone: 01206 791501

nurserymanager@nannas.co.uk

Nursery Manager: Nicola Williamson and Emily Suen