Camelot Day Nursery, a family-owned establishment since 2011, is dedicated to offering a nurturing, dynamic, and educational atmosphere for young children. Their philosophy centres on providing a personalised experience for each child's care and development, aiming to create a 'home from home' environment where children feel secure and content.
Situated conveniently near major roads in and out of Chelmsford, and just an eight-minute walk from the main train route to London Liverpool Street, the nursery prioritises accessibility for families. They pride themselves on building strong relationships with both children and their families, fostering swift integration even for those with English as an additional language.
The nursery's passionate and reflective management team ensures effective communication with staff, children, and parents, continuously seeking improved outcomes for all. They also actively collaborate with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and disabilities, offering specialist programmes to enrich staff understanding.
Our ethos
Camelot Day Nursery's philosophy centres on providing a personalised, 'home from home' experience where children feel secure and content. They are dedicated to offering a nurturing, dynamic, and educational atmosphere, prioritising strong relationships with children and their families and ensuring effective communication.
What it's like
Children are happy and display a positive attitude to learning, forming strong relationships with staff who support their emotional well-being. They engage in activities that spark curiosity, from exploring books about recycling to messy play with paints and sensory activities outdoors.
Charges are based on daily, half-day session, or hourly rates, with pricing categorised by three age brackets: babies, two-year-olds, and three-to-four-year-olds. Discounted weekly rates are available for full-time bookings. Fees are typically reviewed annually in January.
Funding accepted
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm for 51 weeks of the year (early opening at 7.30 am and late collection up until 6.30pm available). Closed on all bank holidays, for the week between Christmas and New Year, one day for staff training, and one day for an annual outing.
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 26 January 2023
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and display a positive attitude to learning, forming strong relationships with staff who support their emotional well-being. They engage in activities that spark curiosity, from exploring books about recycling to messy play with paints and sensory activities outdoors.
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Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
While in the garden, younger children enjoy exploring a sand activity, concentrating well and manipulating sand tools to build hand-to-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Children also play together with a large parachute in the garden and engage in physical activities like jumping like a frog and crawling like a bear.
Both of my children attended Camelot from 11 months of age - my daughter was there until she started school and my son is in his final week before moving to his future school preschool. They both loved their time there - even on days they went in teary, they were taken in with hugs and reassurance. Some of the staff have looked after both my children, others have changed along the way but all have been very nice and helpful. Communication is very good - dayshare and emails about events and information. We will really miss the setting after over 5 years of being a part of the Camelot family.
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Both my children have been here (my youngest is still there in the baby room!). Both have been so happy there. They adapt how they do things to suit your baby (e.g. rocking up sleep for my two awkward babies!) and my eldest still has fond memories of his time there- and a folder full of artwork he did there that he's very proud of! They really care about the children and create nurturing caring relationships with them. I'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Brilliant nursery with fantastic facilities. My daughter has been attending twice a week since January, she settled in well and is happy to attend the setting. Camelot serves freshly cooked meals twice a day with a selection of cereals and toast for breakfast. The staff are great when it comes to accomodating for dietary requirements and allergies. The nursery has a lovely garden which the children play in most days and includes a fenced off section for the smaller children to play in. Camelot sends an email each evening after your child has attended to inform you of the activities the children have done and what your child ate throughout the day.
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Huge recommended 👌 I started to use Camelot Kids Club from more than 5 years ago. First I cannot explain in words how lovely stuff I met there. Stuff is too formal. I met lovely women, different ages. I have 2 different types of kids. They adapted for their needs and Second, they are so carrying and loving for all the kids. The kids club offer so many activities. Especially into the holidays the kids have been in so many places ( cinema, beach, aquarium, parks etc) They have been so helpful when I struggle sometimes Very prompt at phone and email Every evening at the pick up time given feedback and short summary about what the child done I cannot stop telling about Camelot kids club Totally recommended
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Our daughter attended Camelot from 18months till 3 years old (we only left because we moved out of the area). She struggled to settle into another nursery in the area but the ladies in Merlin’s went above and beyond to help her settle. She did amazing, and her confidence grew immensely and she really came out of her shell. She then went on to join Guinevere’s and then Arthur’s where she really excelled with her learning, speech and numbers. To this day we can’t get a word in edgeways. Thank you Camelot for taking such good care of our little chatter box!
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Date: March 2012
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