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Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School # Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2022) · 4.3 (3 parent reviews) · Broomfield Hospital Grounds, Puddings Wood Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7SS · Essex Number of places 51 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 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 Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School, a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, provides an outstanding level of care and education for children aged 0-5 years. Open from 7am to 6pm all year round, except for one week over Christmas, the nursery ensures children are happy, safe, and immensely valued by its deeply nurturing staff. The dedicated team has an excellent understanding of child development, delivering an impressive and well-sequenced curriculum that consistently meets individual needs. Children are enthusiastic, moving confidently between play areas and making their own choices from a rich variety of activities. The setting excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, offering exceptionally well-tailored support. Outdoors, children are highly inquisitive; for instance, when they hear a vehicle, staff adeptly use these spontaneous events to challenge their critical thinking, fostering a strong sense of curiosity and learning. The nursery also places considerable emphasis on encouraging children to explore their uniqueness and appreciate diversity, with initiatives such as using "Mini me" photographs of children in activities. Parents consistently praise the staff as "exceptional" and highlight how they "go the extra mile" to meet children's needs, reflecting the strong partnerships between the nursery and families. The inspirational management team is fully reflective, implementing innovative methods to support staff development, ensuring that all children benefit from outstanding practice. What it's like Children are very happy and immensely valued by the deeply nurturing staff. They clearly feel safe and secure and positively welcome the warm interactions from staff in their play. Children are enthusiastic and excited about their learning, moving confidently between play areas and making their own choices from a rich variety of activities. Highly effective experiences Well-sequenced curriculum Skilled communication support Appreciation of diversity Inspirational management Exceptional parental partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7am until 6pm all year round, except for one week over the Christmas period Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10127293 Lead inspector Lorraine Pike Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184590)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472651) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Broomfield Hospital Grounds, Puddings Wood Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7SS [© 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#/0.46191/51.7761/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chelmsford - [Day nurseries in Chelmsford](/search?q=Chelmsford) - [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=broomfield-hospital-day-nursery-school-cm1-7ss-ey472651) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School Last inspected 22 April 2022 · Lorraine Pike 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 are very happy and immensely valued by the deeply nurturing staff. They clearly feel safe and secure and positively welcome the warm interactions from staff in their play. Children are enthusiastic and excited about their learning, moving confidently between play areas and making their own choices from a rich variety of activities. Inspector highlights - Highly effective experiences sharply focus on closing gaps in children's learning and development, including those impacted by COVID-19. - Key persons have an excellent understanding of child development and deliver an impressive and well-sequenced curriculum. - Staff are highly skilled at supporting children's communication and language development from an early age. - Staff place considerable emphasis on encouraging children to explore their uniqueness and have an excellent appreciation of diversity. - The inspirational management team is fully reflective and has embedded highly innovative methods to support and monitor staff development. Inspection #10127293 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184590) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language receive exceptionally well-tailored support. Outdoor space Children are highly inquisitive. They hear a vehicle as they play outdoors. Staff are superb at using spontaneous events to challenge children's critical thinking. ## Parent Reviews of Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School 4.3 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU5tTjVRZBLsIfMOmUcwa0UMkg4qHEraurgjI5ofxF-NTxbzeVM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) B G a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VKWHhtb2JLNFozTzV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8ec0fc787c805:0x713862e0dba3a627) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJwi_Z158W_ULDUFZ8bgyahSRDcRJqMfv1AZRRzRQLQk6ainQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Emily Hayman 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzb3B6V3VBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8ec0fc787c805:0x713862e0dba3a627) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVGOmEMTFDoJeDdth8qjJ9dt8jcbJucJn73oL3syUr4AbgtL0F4Xg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Ranjith Joseph 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJdVBucm9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8ec0fc787c805:0x713862e0dba3a627) Reviews from Google for Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8158379442878785063&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2014 - April 2022 Outstanding - July 2014 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School ### What stands out in Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School’s inspection highlights? ### Which funded hours can Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School accept? ### How many places does Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School have? ### What do parents value about Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School? ### When is Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School open? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chelmsford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Sunrise Nursery Chelmsford · CM1 7DN ](/nursery/sunrise-nursery-cm1-7dn-ey501508) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Jayne's Nursery Chelmsford · CM1 7AG 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/jayne-s-nursery-ltd-cm1-7ag-2519378) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.6 mi ### Channels Day Nursery Chelmsford · CM3 3FP ](/nursery/channels-day-nursery-cm3-3fp-2867525) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Kids Inc Day Nursery Chelmsford · CM1 4DU 4.8(32 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-cm1-4du-2725619) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Jesters Childcare Beaulieu Chelmsford · CM1 6DT 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/jesters-childcare-beaulieu-cm1-6dt-2500670) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool Chelmsford · CM1 6AU ](/nursery/bright-horizons-chelmsford-day-nursery-preschool-cm1-6au-ey562810) [See all nurseries in Chelmsford →](/search?q=Chelmsford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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