Nannas Day Nurseries is based just off Turner Road, adjacent to the Walk-in Centre. Our specially converted villa situated within the hospital grounds enables us to care for children in separate age rooms from birth to 5 years. Providing childcare solely for staff at Colchester General Hospital and those working in other areas of the NHS, Nannas offers both permanent and flexible 'as and when' contracts to meet the busy and varying needs of our working parents.
The nursery has a dedicated car park with drop off spaces and is within walking distance of bus stops and the local train station with good links to London and surrounding towns. The local Highwoods Country Park provides weekly access for our Forest School sessions run by our fully 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!
Children are able to explore the exciting outside learning environment of the nursery via two large, secure, enclosed gardens – a courtyard garden and a natural rear garden (with our very own Forest Walk) with a variety of activities and resources which enable children to grow and develop to their full potential.
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 are able to cater for all children over 9 months who are entitled to it, providing this throughout the year through a stretched offer over 52 weeks. Additional hours can be added to these if parents require longer days.
We provide a selection of cereals for breakfast and healthy morning and afternoon snacks.
Our on-site Chef freshly makes a two course lunch for the children every day with either a starter or a pudding, teaching children healthy choices.
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.
All ingredients purchased are low in salt and sugar and we aim to provide your child with their recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day!
Our menu's were written alongside a hospital dietician to ensure that each child receives the correct balance of vitamins and minerals throughout their day with us. In line with current legislation and guidance our menu's also display the related allergens (key can be found in the nursery).
Look out for our specially themed menus for events and festivals such as World Book Day and Chinese New Year!
We provide nappies and wipes for the children and also a holiday entitlement, allowing you that precious time off with your child without the worry of childcare fees.
Children's Nannas Day Nurseries uniforms (and matching accessories) are available to purchase from our online Shop Keep Easy Store. Please visit https://shopkeepeasy.com/990059209. Please note that items are for home delivery only, the click and collect service is not supported.



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Nannas Day Nurseries
Villa 1 Turner Village
Turner Road
Colchester
CO45JR
Telephone: 01206 843851
Nursery Manager: Emily Sugden