Brimpton House Day Nursery

59 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester CO5 9AE
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9.9 22 Reviews
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Brimpton House Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (February 2020), is located on Kelvedon High Street, near to local shops and houses, ideal for parents who commute into London, Chelmsford and Colchester.

The nursery aims to make a child and their family feel happy at Brimpton House and uses a Key Person system so each child has a special person to build a strong relationship with, and who understands the child's individual needs.

At Brimpton House Day Nursery, the safety and welfare of all children is of paramount importance and the nursery is a safe and secure environment in accordance with the welfare requirements established in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Parents using Brimpton House Day Nursery are encouraged to play an active role in their child’s nursery life, while children are given the opportunity to thrive through the consistent and caring approach to childcare that staff at the nursery provide. Staff understand that all children are different and work to develop respect and understanding for other people by learning about different cultures and religions.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and aims to offer a broad range of activities both inside and outside of the nursery classroom, that are varied based on each child’s individual requirements.

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Care Provided by Brimpton House Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kelly Everitt (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 58
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Christmas & New Year

Brimpton House Day Nursery Reviews (22)

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Brimpton House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.878) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brimpton House Day Nursery has 22 reviews.

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Review from L V (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Brimpton House Day Nursery for 1.5 years and she absolutely loves it there. She has grown so much in confidence and developed so many new skills from her time at Brampton All of the ladies that look after her are so nice, warm, friendly and attentive and my daughter has
grown very fond of several of the ladies there. I am very happy to hear how her day has gone and receive updates and pictures of what she did throughout the day. Truly a wonderful nursery and can highly recommend. it

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time at Brimpton House Day Nursery. It's wonderful to know she has grown in confidence and developed new skills with us. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm and nurturing environment. We're delighted that you enjoy the updates and photos.


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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been going to Brimpton House Day Nursery for a few years and I can not express how amazing, kind, caring, supportive and understand their whole team are.
My daughter has unfortunately had some health issues and they have managed to help support me and my daughter through all of this and
just go above and beyond.
Through times where, as a first time mum with next to no support around, they have helped me with the 'next steps' with my daughter provided me with advice and help.
I honestly couldn't be more thankful and appreciative of everyone person who works at Brimpton House, they all work together as a team and ensure that they are always doing their best for every child that comes through their doors.
My daughter and I don't see Brimpton just as a nursery we see them as family.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Brimpton House Day Nursery

This review has truly touched our hearts, thank you so much! Supporting families like yours is at the core of what we do and we're so honoured to have been part of your journey. Your kind words about our team's kindness, care and support mean the world to us. Knowing we've been able to help you and your daughter through health challenges and provide guidance as a first-time mum is deeply rewarding. To be seen as family is the highest compliment. Thank you for trusting us, Brimpton House will always be here for you both!


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Review from Miranda W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t be happier with Brimpton House as a nursery for our son. The staff have created a caring, comforting and familiar setting, but really encourage the children developmentally through stimulating activities, encouraging independence and forming bonds with adults and other children. We feel
so lucky to have it on our doorstep and know that our son is in wonderful hands when we are at work.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.


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Review from Natalie F (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff seem to really care about the well-being of the children and giving them the best experience whilst they're at nursery. When I pick my son up he often is still playing rather than waiting at the door to come home, so I always think that is a good sign that he's happy and comfortable at the
nursery. The manager and the team are always friendly and welcoming, and I feel lucky that he gets to attend Brimpton House!

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your little one loves coming to the nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.


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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been at Brimpton since 2018, and both of our children have gone through all rooms. It's like a part of our family; many of the team have been there the whole time, and we've always felt extremely well-supported and informed. Will be sad to leave in a few months!

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.


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Review from Jennifer S (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is so happy at this nursery, and it's so reassuring to drop her off knowing she will be cared for so well by all the lovely staff. Allows us to concentrate on our jobs whilst looking forward to picking up a content little girl ready for the evening ahead. She's learning so much, and it's
so funny to see her do things that we know she must have learnt at nursery! Would recommend it highly.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your little one loves coming to the nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.


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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of Brimpton House. Our daughter was at Brimpton from 10 months old until she started school, she absolutely loved it. Even now when we go to pick up our youngest, she is welcomed as one of their own with cuddles. The manager has done an absolutely fantastic job of creating
a wonderful, homely atmosphere! The staff all seem like genuine friends, and they all love the children which is clear to see! They dream up lots of varied activities to help with their development, as well as being keen on teaching them how to behave amongst their peers. Highlights are the summer parties in the garden (the Garden is amazing lots for them to do) and Christmas shows – I will miss these! Our youngest finishes this summer and it is going to be extremely sad to leave Brimpton! I’ve been back and forward to the Nursery for nearly 6 years and it will be forever remembered as a happy place.
My advice to anyone looking to have their children cared for is to look no further!

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely reviews! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Brimpton House. It's heartwarming to know that your daughter loved her time there and that the staff have created a welcoming and homely atmosphere.


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Brimpton House.
Well run and well organised. Feel instantly calm and relaxed upon entering. They organise lovely activities throughout the day and keep you updated at pick up and alongside their app.
I know my child is safe, secure and happy at Brimpton. Thank you so much!

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a good experience at our nursery.


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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Brimpton Nursery since she was one, and she is now in her last year. The entire nursery has the most wonderful, welcoming feel and sense of inclusivity and belonging. My daughter loves going. I drop her in the morning and leave with a spring in my step due to the positive, happy
environment that the nursery creates, and this is entirely down to all the staff and their wonderful approach and attitude. I feel well-informed, and the children experience a multitude of wonderful, well-considered activities. She has gained so many positive attributes through her experiences at Brimpton, and all her class members have such a lovely, kind attitude towards each other. I could not speak more highly of the nursery and the support they have given me and my daughter. Thank you to all the staff for all their hard work.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled your daughter has had a positive experience at Brimpton Nursery. It's wonderful to hear she enjoys the welcoming environment, and we appreciate your support for our staff's hard work.


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Review from Ruth G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with the care Brimpton House provides our child. The staff are, without exception, friendly and full of energy and build wonderful bonds with the children, and we are impressed by how low staff turnover is. Nursery management and communication are excellent. We are so pleased with the
confidence and skills our child has developed and the variety of activities, meals and experiences provided.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.


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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care and community environment. We feel lucky to have the nursery in the village, so close to our house. The staff are wonderful and I know my daughter is being taken care of when I drop her off. They communicate very well and the daily reports and pictures help us feel connected to her while
she's at nursery.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad you value the care and community environment at our nursery.


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Review from Juliet M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are always content to leave our 20-month son at the nursery which he loves. He is always happy on pick up.
The staff are very friendly and diligent to the children.
So pleased we got a place and will stay with the nursery until our son goes to school.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased to hear that your son loves the nursery and that you find our team to be friendly and diligent with the children.


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Review from G S (Father of Child) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery. All the staff are amazing and our child always has a happy time there. The garden area, activities for the children and genuine care shown by the staff are excellent. The only recommendation would be to bring back the breakfast, as this might help parents with early starts.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your review which is important to us and we appreciate your feedback, please do contact us so we can discuss concerns.


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Review from Scott P (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter (16 months old) started attending Brimpton House Day Nursery in September and we cannot fault the standard of Brimpton House at all. All of the staff are friendly and excellent! Our daughter settled in quickly and already loves going in. We receive regular updates on what fun activities
they are doing at nursery during the day which is great. We would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your daughter has settled in quickly and is enjoying her time at Brimpton House Day Nursery.


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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Brimpton House Day Nursery have gone above and beyond in making our daughter's time at nursery so worthwhile, especially in the preschool room. The staff have nurtured her and carefully taken into consideration the way she likes to learn while playing. In the preschool room, the staff have
been guiding the children and gearing them up for their next chapter - making it fun and ensuring confidence in their independence. The activities are thoughtfully planned each week, using themes and interests to help encourage the children. Being part of the Brimpton family has been a wonderful experience, one which will be treasured in our hearts and memories. We will be sad to graduate and head off to big school.

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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter went to Brimpton from 11 months old till she started school and absolutely loved it. I was always well informed and she enjoyed herself. I felt that she was really safe there and she was very sad to leave.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for the review and lovely to hear your daughter loved our nursery and had an amazing time.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant nursery! The staff are absolutely fantastic and know all of the children well and interact with them beautifully. The rooms are a really comfortable size, with loads of fun for the children to have and very child-led learning. If they fancy playing with play dough then they play
with play dough, if they fancy dancing then they put some music on. Plenty of books for the children to pick from and lots of things to borrow and take home too! My daughter absolutely adores all the staff in her room and her key worker in particular. The nursery managers are brilliant too; really helpful, always at the door at pick-up and drop-off and always with a smile on their face! They’re really reassuring and understanding, even if they ring to say that your child has a slight temperature or is poorly, so as not to alarm parents. Less impressed with the top management (outside the nursery setting itself) which has changed recently, but otherwise nothing but praise!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for the review and for saying we are brilliant. We love engaging the children in a variety of activities allowing them to explore and discover.


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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brimpton House Day Nursery is simply wonderful. The structure, staff and environment provided at Brimpton are great. Our eldest who left Brimpton last summer for school, she was able to adapt to the ways of “school life” brilliantly due to how Brimpton had organised the pre school class. We have had
no concerns sending our youngest here, and are excited for her to experience the nursery fully. The staff are always attentive and happy to help.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for the review and lovely to hear your eldest child is doing well and adapting to school life. It's great to have you be a part of our nursery family.


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Review from Catriona G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3 boys have all been very happy at Brimpton House Day Nursery in Kelvedon. It is the staff in particular, especially the long standing ladies, who have kept me coming back. They are kind and caring and I feel very secure in the knowledge that the eldest two were and the youngest continues to be really
well looked after. The outside space is also a real asset giving the little ones lots of things to explore and time outside in the fresh air.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for the review, we love taking care of each child and love having your boys with us.


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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending this nursery and we’re really pleased to be part of the Brimpton family. The staff are wonderful, caring (even life-saving in our case!), they know every child’s name regardless of which room they attend. They really care about how the children feel and approaches which best
suit the child and their parents. Where key workers have left, Brimpton manage transitions between staff leaving and another taking over really well, ensuring the child always has someone very familiar to them within the same room. The premises are not huge but they really maximise the best use of space and the garden I would say is the best feature, it’s sizeable and allows the children to mix with others of similar ages. There is not currently a car park which can be an issue for some parents but for the most part, it’s not inconvenient as there are other places to park for drop off and pick up close by. We love the Brimpton team and are so grateful for their efforts and support.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Brimpton House Day Nursery

Thank you for the review and for loving the Brimpton team.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.878)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.878) out of 10 for Brimpton House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.878 for Brimpton House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (232 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.878

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brimpton House Day Nursery is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brimpton House Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Brimpton House Day Nursery accepts?

Brimpton House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Brimpton House Day Nursery Open?

Brimpton House Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Brimpton House Day Nursery have capacity for?

Brimpton House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 58 Children.

How far is Brimpton House Day Nursery to the centre of Colchester?

9.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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