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Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company # Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Bell Day Nursery, Peaslands Road, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 3ED · Essex Number of places 73 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bell Day Nursery in Saffron Walden is a Community Interest Company focused on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. They offer a range of rooms tailored to different age groups, from babies and toddlers in "Moonbeams" (6-24 months) to preschoolers. The nursery emphasises creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging exploration both within the nursery and in the wider community of Saffron Walden. They aim to foster independence, confidence, and developmental skills, preparing children for school through a rich curriculum that balances child-led interests with adult-guided learning. Their philosophy includes cultivating emotional understanding through wellbeing sessions and promoting creativity in dedicated art and messy play areas. The nursery also provides diverse experiences such as Forest School sessions, local outings, swimming, Spanish lessons, and Born2Move sessions, alongside access to sports facilities like tennis courts. They maintain strong communication with parents via the Famly App, handovers, and parent evenings, and organise events for families to visit the nursery. The team ensures that children are happy and engaged while learning to be independent. Our ethos Bell Day Nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment which fosters independence, confidence, and developmental skills. Their philosophy cultivates emotional understanding through wellbeing sessions and promotes creativity, preparing children for school through a balance of child-led interests and adult-guided learning. They offer diverse experiences, including Forest School sessions, swimming, and Spanish lessons. What it's like Children truly flourish and thrive in this home-from-home nursery. They settle extremely well and form strong, loving bonds with staff. Staff are excellent role models, always modelling kindness and respect, which positively impacts the children and the nursery culture. Community Interest Company Forest School Strong Parent Communication School Readiness Focus Varied Activities ## Pricing & funding - Waiting list admin fee (Main Nursery) £50 / session - Waiting list admin fee (Pre-School) £50 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 8am until 6pm and Fridays 8am until 5pm Age range 6 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10396503 Lead inspector Daniella Adams Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282196)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430811) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.belldaynursery.co.uk) Bell Day Nursery, Peaslands Road, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 3ED [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.25053/52.01603/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SAFFRON WALDEN - [Day nurseries in SAFFRON WALDEN](/search?q=SAFFRON+WALDEN) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bell-day-nursery-community-interest-company-cb11-3ed-ey430811) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company Last inspected 10 June 2025 · Daniella Adams 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 truly flourish and thrive in this home-from-home nursery. They settle extremely well and form strong, loving bonds with staff. Staff are excellent role models, always modelling kindness and respect, which positively impacts the children and the nursery culture. Inspector highlights - Children truly flourish and thrive in this home-from-home nursery. - Staff are excellent role models, always modelling kindness and respect. - Leaders have an excellent understanding of their nursery and the local community. - All rooms at the nursery are a hub of excitement, happiness, awe and wonder. - Partnerships with parents are excellent and tailored to individual needs. Inspection #10396503 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282196) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children learn about the world around them by visiting the allotment and taking care of fruit and vegetables, helping them understand where food comes from. They also benefit from a dedicated forest school leader, experiencing weekly trips to the forest for activities like rope bridges, pond dipping, and nature walks. ## Parent Reviews of Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVXNz19Rz_ccOK8ruvhheoDzXCo7V5ENZpvSLxU-7mQqoCbS_o=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Oz Makinaci 5 years ago Top quality nursery that will help your little ones to step into social and educational life with all the support they need. Settle in sessions are so well organised to make your child feel secure parent’s are part of the experience as long as the child needs but also paying so much special attention to the child that creates the special bond with the key person from early days. Key person home visit ahead of the settle in sessions make a huge difference. The food is various and good quality you will be surprised how much your child will be tempted to try different tastes and textures. Garden play area and short walks to nearby parks and farms keep your little ones excited for each day ahead. I was so surprised to have my little one running towards the carers each morning and waving happily goodbye. Famly app (sort of social networking within the nursery) used is very interactive and keeps the parent in touch with what is going on each day and hour. Covid measures are handled so professionally that kids are picked from outdoor gate maintaining social distancing. Amenities such as hand gel is always available. Classes do not mix with one another. 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