Holly Corner Kindergarten

104 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RX
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  • Holly Corner Kindergarten, Colchester
Holly Corner Kindergarten is an Ofsted rated Good setting (January 2020) located in the heart of Colchester. The team have a wealth of experience and strive to deliver the best experience for children and parents alike. Each member of the team is selected for their capabilities as well as their kindness and compassion.

In a safe and secure environment, the team follow the EYFS framework to ensure that children are provided a range of age appropriate and engaging activities and experiences, all designed around promoting development at all stages. Each child is respected as an individual and given the freedom to explore at their own pace and in a way that promotes their independence and natural curiosity.

Holly Corner Kindergarten aims to give parents and families the peace of mind that their child is in the best hands during their time at the nursery, and the team work hard to ensure that they never feel they've missed out on key moments or milestones.

The nursery offers full and sessional places for children aged from 6 months - 5 years. They open from 8am - 6pm every weekday year round.

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Care Provided by Holly Corner Kindergarten

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Zoe Lewis (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Holly Corner Kindergarten Reviews (32)

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9.9

Holly Corner Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.927) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Holly Corner Kindergarten has 32 reviews.

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Review from Gavin N (Father of Child) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Holly Corner for 2 years now and has progressed from badgers to hedgehogs and now to squirrels. Since joining nursery she has developed so much. I remember when she was around 2 and never really counted before when she then came home, stood in a corner and counted to 10, then
shouting ready or not here I come. The staff at Holly Corner really care about the child's development. They always take the time to fill you in on the day's events and even advise if they see something. It's like a family, our daughter will move off to school next September which Holly Corner will have prepared her, and us for. It will be sad to take her out but they have done an amazing job of setting her up in life.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear about your daughter's progress and the nurturing environment she's found at Holly Corner. It's wonderful to know that the staff's dedication has made a meaningful impact on her development.


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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the setting since he was 1 year old and is now 4 years old, in the last year. This setting is like a second home for my son, he feels very comfortable attending it’s never been an issue. It’s a very homely setting with it not being too big. All the ladies who work here are so welcoming,
all know my son and make him (and myself) feel at ease. The manager is lovely and very easy to talk to. I have experience of two other settings and can honestly say it was the best decision I made choosing Holly Corner Kindergarten. I will continue to highly recommend.

Reply from Sidonega Subashan, Senior Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team.


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Review from Tara L (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended the nursery since early 2022 and we could not recommend or praise the care she receives at Holly Corner Kindergarten enough. The staff are so lovely, caring and supportive and our daughter has built wonderful relationships with them. The activities planned and the routines
built into the day provide excellent opportunities for our daughter’s development.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and for saying the staff are lovely.


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Review from Sophia C (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Holly Corner Kindergarten for a few months now and really enjoys her days there. The nursery gives a much more homely feeling than some of the other places we viewed. She’s grown so much in confidence and loves to play with all her new friends, babies and staff included! Having
taken a little while to settle in, not used to being away from family for such long periods, staff were caring and patient with her. Also making an effort to keep me updated on her progress which helped ease my worry a lot. Staff are really hands on, helping the little ones to explore and learn new things every day, I can see my daughter has a lot of fun participating in the daily activities and I am confident that my child is in a safe environment whenever she is there. I would recommend this nursery to those looking locally.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and lovely to see your daughter enjoying nursery and making new friends.


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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a wonderful Kindergarten. It is such a home from home feel and that’s why we love it so much. The staff are absolutely amazing and kind. My little boy loves coming for his mornings, and we will be very sad when we leave. I would recommend this Kindergarten to everyone.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and for loving our nursery.


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Review from Christopher H (Father of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with Holly Corner Kindergarten. Our daughter is very happy there. The staff are extremely friendly and cannot do enough to help our daughter. The nursery is a happy place and our daughter looks forward to attending every session.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and lovely to see your daughter is happy at nursery.


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Review from Natasha B (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was looking for peace of mind, kind carers for my child and a variety of education. That’s exactly what we receive; as well as good food menus, regular updates on the app and clear communication from the manager. My child loves attending, and that relieves the mum-guilt. Highly recommend.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and glad to have your daughter at the nursery, so pleased she loves all the activities and food we provide.


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Review from Chelsea C (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Holly Corner Kindergarten is such an incredible nursery. My 2 year old currently attends the nursery and my son who is now 7 also went here. It took me a while to find a nursery that we really connected with and this place just felt like home! I was super nervous with both my children starting nursery
but seeing them run in with a big smile on their face ready for the day put me at ease! Highly recommend! Thanks Holly Corner.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and we are so pleased to see your children are happy at our nursery.


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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Holly Corner has such a home from home setting that my daughter settled in from the initial day she joined a couple of years ago. Each and every member of staff has been incredible at both assisting her in reaching her milestones as well as being so caring with unlimited cuddles! We have loved her time
here and credit the nursery with setting her up with the skills she needs for starting school.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and we love giving cuddles! Lovely to see your daughter so happy at our nursery.


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Review from Emily Ann S (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We’ve really enjoyed the experience and feel our child is learning in a holistic way and building confidence and peer relationships. We’ve noticed changes as the nursery has been acquired by a larger organization - we feel the app is not as cohesive and the cost of food per day is incredibly high for
the food our child is receiving. The care and compassion for each child is wonderful however we’ve felt pressured to ‘reach milestones’ our child and family haven’t been ready for - a more family centered view would be appreciated.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for your review which is important to us, we will monitor the points you have made to ensure we are delivering the best possible service in all areas


Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.


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Review from J F (Father of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child is really happy at the nursery and always looks forward to going in. We receive lots of updates about his day and his progress via the app. The staff are very professional and always engage him around his interests.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and great to see your child so happy at nursery.


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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Holly Corner Kindergarten. It is a fantastic nursery.
Leaving your child in a new setting is always a bit daunting at first, but I have always felt my daughter is in safe hands at Holly Corner. The manager and all staff are personable but professional, and their attentiveness and
the care they provide to the children reflect in the strong bonds they have with the children. My daughter thinks the world of her key workers and other members of staff at the nursery. My daughter's speech and confidence has also come on leaps and bounds since she started at the nursery. The nursery also has a lovely garden which my daughter thoroughly enjoys.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Holly Corner Kindergarten

Thank you for the review and saying we are a fantastic nursery. We enjoy building strong bonds with children and parents, and love taking care of all the children at our nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.927)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.927) out of 10 for Holly Corner Kindergarten 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 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.927 for Holly Corner Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (357 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 384 Ratings = 4.927

  • 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 Holly Corner Kindergarten is based on 32 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 32 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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