--- title: "Carealot Day Nursery, Chelmsford | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/carealot-day-nursery-cm1-2bl-402191 description: "Carealot Day Nursery in Chelmsford — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Carealot Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 3.7 (3 Google reviews) · Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2BL · Essex Number of places 32 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Essex ## About this day nursery Carealot Day Nursery in Chelmsford provides care for children aged from one to four years. It is open from Monday to Friday all year round, with various sessions available between 8am and 6pm. In its inspection of September 2022, Ofsted rated the day nursery as Good. The inspector found that children are happy and feel secure, supported by a well-established key-person system. Parents reported to the inspector that staff are caring and friendly. Staff plan a broad curriculum that follows children's interests and prepares them for school. The outdoor area includes a climbing frame, balancing beams, and a see-saw for children to develop their physical skills. The management team observes staff practice to help improve their skills. To improve, Ofsted recommended that the nursery extend opportunities for all children to build on their communication skills and more consistently share information about children's next steps with parents. What it's like Children are happy and enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. The key-person system is well established. All children are well cared for by staff, who know them well, helping children feel safe and secure. Good Ofsted rating Caring and friendly staff Outdoor play opportunities Broad curriculum Strong key-person system ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, and offers various sessions between the hours of 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Carealot Day Nursery Last inspected 29 September 2022 · Marisa White Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The two dedicated managers are committed to providing children with the best possible care and learning experiences and work closely with parents. - The management team observe staff practice and provide feedback to support staff and help improve their skills. - Staff plan a broad curriculum to follow children's interests, support their individual needs and prepare them for school. - Staff skilfully use spontaneous opportunities to extend children's thinking and learning as they play. - During mealtimes, staff support children's independence well and promote good table manners. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to identify and focus support for children's next steps precisely and share this information with parents consistently - 2 extend opportunities for all children to build on their communication skills. Inspection #10233601 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197849) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > smile from the moment they go inside Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision However, staff recognise that the level of support currently in place does not help all children to communicate effectively, particularly those learning English as an additional language and those with additional needs. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children particularly enjoy being outside, where they have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they play on the climbing frame, carefully walk across the balancing beams, and energetically push themselves up and down on the see-saw. ## Google Reviews of Carealot Day Nursery 3.7 (3 Google reviews) P 10 months ago Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better nursery. Had never left my little girl before getting her to come here and we never had any tears or anything where she just loves it so much. She gets so excited to go and is so sad to be leaving for school. I cannot put into words how grateful I am to each and every one of you for looking after her and making everytime a fun one. Cannot reccomend enough xx Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNd1lWWlBkelpRVWpocE1IbGZWRlJKTW14WVIyYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8ebc03328276b:0x3a3f6892c8d00db0) Sky Google 7 years ago Messed around after agreeing on times and days called to make arrangements to pay first month and was spoken to Rudely, questioned, criticised, told what’s what and hanged up on. So upset by this I have written a letter to MP as UnaBle to find another nusery in time and definitely won’t send my child here. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBeGNTdHBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8ebc03328276b:0x3a3f6892c8d00db0) Charlene Louise 8 years ago Amazing nursery. Staff are lovely and patient, my daughter enjoyed the two years that she spent with carealot!! 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