Nurseries and childcare in Kelvedon
We know of 10 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Kelvedon, 3 of them in Kelvedon itself. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Kelvedon, nearest first
- Pelican Place Day Nursery Preschool · 0.1 miles 59 High St, Kelvedon, CO5 9AE Call
- Brimpton House Nursery Preschool · 0.1 miles 59 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9AE 5 Call
- Kiddy Winks Childminding Service Child care and day care · 0.5 miles Sherwood Way, Feering, CO5 Call
- Little Peeps Nursery Child care and day care · 2.0 miles The Bungalow, Tiptree, CO5 0ND Call
- Tiptree Pre School Playgroup Preschool · 2.0 miles Townsend Rd, Tiptree, CO5 Call
- Essex Cares Child care and day care · 2.1 miles Red House, School Rd, Messing, CO5 Call
- Riventots Pre-school Preschool · 2.2 miles Village Hall, 54 Church Rd, Witham, CM8 3PH Call
- Milldene Preschool Playgroup Home service · 2.5 miles Barbrook Lane, Colchester, CO50 Call
- ABC Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.6 miles 22 Grove Rd, Colchester, CO5 0JP Call
- Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery Preschool · 2.6 miles 15 Stoneham St, Colchester, CO6 1TT 4 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Kelvedon?
We know of 10 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Kelvedon. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Kelvedon
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.