Ladybirds Pre-School
Thorrington, COLCHESTER · CO7 8HQ
Inspected by Ofsted on 7 December 2023 under the report card framework.
Registration
- Ofsted URN
- EY436427
- Provider type
- Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
- Registered since
- 12 September 2011
- Local authority
- Essex
On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.
Where it is
Thorrington, COLCHESTER · CO7 8HQ. Location from the Ofsted register.
Inspection history
Inspections before November 2025 gave one overall rating rather than grading each area.
- 14 May 2018 inspection Good
- 30 September 2013 inspection Good
- 24 February 2012 inspection Good
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Ladybirds Pre-School in Thorrington, COLCHESTER was last inspected on 7 December 2023. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.
How long has Ladybirds Pre-School been registered? +
Ladybirds Pre-School has been registered with Ofsted since 12 September 2011. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY436427.
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