Best nurseries in Marks Tey
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Colchester, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Tey Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · CO6 1JQ | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten Full day care · 46 places · CO3 8PB | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway Full day care · 103 places · CO3 8LT | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Tadpoles Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · CO6 1EJ | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 5 | Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey Sessional day care · 30 places · CO6 1HL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Marks Tey?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Marks Tey?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Marks Tey, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Great Tey Pre-School, The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway.
How much does nursery cost in Marks Tey?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Marks Tey?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Colchester · Mersea · Mile End · Braiswick · Greenstead · Highwoods
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.