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Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2025)
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4.8(11 parent reviews) ·Fobbing Farm Close, Basildon, SS16 5NP · Essex
Number of places
37 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School, part of the Seymour House group, offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop. The nursery is committed to providing inspirational education, fostering a brighter future for the children in their care.

They also focus on providing high-quality mealtimes, ensuring children receive nutritious food. Seymour House emphasises creating a supportive atmosphere for both children and staff, highlighting their dedication to employee growth and learning within their passionate team.

The nursery group also offers family support resources through their "Family Hub" and utilises a "Parentzone" portal for engagement.

What it's like

Children thrive at this warm and welcoming setting. Staff build strong, caring relationships with children and their families, giving excellent support to those who are moving up to a new class or who are settling in. The curriculum is exciting and ambitious, fostering curiosity and deep thinking.

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School

Last inspected 16 September 2025 · Lorraine Terris

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this warm and welcoming setting. Staff build strong, caring relationships with children and their families, giving excellent support to those who are moving up to a new class or who are settling in. The curriculum is exciting and ambitious, fostering curiosity and deep thinking.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know their key children extremely well and use this knowledge to plan meaningful learning experiences.
  • Children flourish in a language-rich environment with ambitious vocabulary introduced naturally.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language receive exceptional support through various strategies.
  • Storybooks are at the heart of many activities, strengthening memory, storytelling and confidence.
  • Parents are highly positive about the setting, praising the skilled, caring staff and high-quality provision.
Inspection #10399858 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff quickly identify children with emerging needs through careful observation. They work closely with parents and other professionals to address any possible delays, implementing targeted plans so every child makes excellent progress. Each child's unique character and experiences are used to strengthen areas that they need to develop further.

Outdoor space

Outside, children enjoy obstacle courses, where they balance, hop and jump. Children also practise 'sky writing' using big arm movements to strengthen their larger muscles and prepare for writing.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language receive exceptional support. Staff use key words from home languages, familiar expressions and gestures to build their confidence and help them feel understood. They give children the time and space to process information, using simple English phrases alongside visual aids. This thoughtful approach allows children to gradually develop their ability to use both languages successfully, both in their play and to express their needs.

Parent Reviews of Basildon Hospital Day Nursery School

4.8
(11)
Darryl Skidmore
6 months ago

As first-time parents, the nursery search felt pretty intimidating. Would we make the right choice? Would our son fit in? Would he actually enjoy it? After visiting several local nurseries, Seymour House stood out head and shoulders above the rest. Esther took the time to show us around, explaining each room and how the children progress through their early learning. We were especially impressed by the rotating food menu—nutritious, varied, and genuinely fun. Before our son started full-time, we were invited to several settling-in sessions where we could stay onsite and watch the activities firsthand. It was a brilliant way to ease him into his new routine gradually. When the full-time days arrived, he was naturally a little unsure about us leaving—but Rosie, Katie and Sam quickly built a warm, trusting relationship with him. He now settles in almost instantly. The daily snapshots are a fantastic reassurance for worried parents and a lovely insight into what he gets up to each day. Full credit to Esther, Danielle and the entire Seymour House team. Their dedication shines through, and we couldn’t be happier with the choice we made.

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Stephanie Cole
5 months ago

Seymour house is a great nursery. KR has been here since she was one, staff are very friendly and helpful. Current curriculum meets KR’s developmental needs, including how to manage emotions, learning about different cultures as well as learning to read, numbers and learning through play. KR is happy at her nursery and happy to see her nursery teachers and friends.

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Michaella O'Shea
8 years ago

I've only been to the A&E and used the chemist. Staff are kind, friendly and helpful. I felt comfortable and safe.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • September 2025Outstanding
  • December 2019Outstanding
  • July 2014Outstanding

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