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Centre Place Nursery # Centre Place Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Centre Place, 15 Prospect Close, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2JD · Southend on Sea Number of places 50 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Southend on Sea 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 Centre Place Nursery, located in Southend-on-Sea, registered in 2021 and caters to children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round, with closures only for bank holidays, Christmas holidays, and staff training days. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated staff team, with 11 members, seven of whom hold Level 3 or higher early years qualifications. The manager exhibits an exceptional understanding of the nursery's context and tailors the curriculum to each child's unique experiences, aiming to close any gaps in their knowledge. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, recognising its importance for children who may not have access to outdoor spaces at home, and encourages activities like growing herbs to foster an appreciation for nature. Parent feedback consistently highlights that children thrive at Centre Place Nursery, attributing this success to the welcoming staff who genuinely understand and cater to their children's individual needs. The nursery actively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and the skilled SENCo collaborates with other agencies to ensure all children make excellent progress and are fully included in daily activities. This commitment to individualised care and comprehensive support creates a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop resilience and independence, supported by a team that prioritises their emotional and developmental needs. What it's like All children sing a welcome song and use sign language, encouraging communication and language development. Children show resilience and explore physical movement, with staff allowing them to manage their own risks. Welcoming environment Individualised care Strong SEND support Outdoor play focus Emotional development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, all year round except for bank holidays, Christmas holidays and staff training days. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Centre Place Nursery Last inspected 12 March 2026 · Fiona Sapler Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend All children sing a welcome song and use sign language, encouraging communication and language development. Children show resilience and explore physical movement, with staff allowing them to manage their own risks. Inspector highlights - The dedicated manager has an exceptionally good understanding of the context of the nursery and how she can best support children and their families. - Staff focus strongly on helping children manage their own emotions, using story times to encourage them to talk about their feelings. - Children show good levels of independence and are eager to demonstrate their skills. - Children invite staff to join in with their play, and staff skilfully introduce mathematical concepts. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well. - Parents are very happy that their children spend time outdoors at the nursery and learn to appreciate nature through activities such as growing herbs. - Parents say their children have "thrived" throughout their time at the nursery, and that the welcoming staff really understand their children's needs. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen hygiene practices to reinforce the importance of personal hygiene. - 2 Support staff to understand the importance of enabling children to be creative and express their own ideas. Inspection #10285315 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305740) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Centre Place Nursery Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10285315 Lead inspector Fiona Sapler Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305740)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634742) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=centre-place-nursery-ss1-2jd-2634742) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well. They precisely tailor their interactions to suit each child's individual needs. The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with other agencies and provides relevant guidance. As a result, all children make progress and are able to take an active part in the nursery day. Outdoor space The manager acknowledges the importance of offering outdoor play for those who may not usually have access to an outside space. Parents are very happy that their children spend time outdoors at the nursery and learn to appreciate nature through activities such as growing herbs. ## Parent Reviews of Centre Place Nursery 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIjY3wmGUJXrSS_k0DXI1xIrBCKbldvaaEUG4kKJRNw7sFHdQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Fehler 8 years ago Absolutely amazing especially with my prem lil princess who could barely walk when she first started at the nursery to walking within 2 weeks and speech coming on brilliantly, communication with myself and staff is fantastic. Highly recommend to everyone. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBMjdmRlRnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8d83f5f59d069:0xe918e991eea1f637) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUvIQ0yZ_f_SyzkRuEqbaB0jaYAmtEXsYuNw9Cf4FuEaCofI8-v=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Kirsty Redmond 5 years ago Absolutely amazing nursery!!! Brilliant staff all in all a great placement!!! Up to date with all sen policy’s they are very attentive and welcoming to everyone who goes there. Would highly recommend would give 10 stars if I could. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4eWZITmxnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8d83f5f59d069:0xe918e991eea1f637) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL00jBhSxbhdm3zjMi7tVTdx4NL7j8n7XhENUQehPdhVVFqXA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zoe Wicks 8 years ago Absolutely fantastic love the staff! My son has come on amazingly with them. Can't recommend this nursery enough! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnd2ZYU3p3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8d83f5f59d069:0xe918e991eea1f637) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL0_Z8IfuZTx3o1kgssl6Zr_XHCSkWX6Fd5TMsZQNQzedvCew=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Suzie 2 years ago I applied my daughter to this nursery after a viewing, it’s been 3 weeks and no answer. Also no one ever picks up the phone as I’ve been trying to call for 2 weeks. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROdzllV0JREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8d83f5f59d069:0xe918e991eea1f637) Reviews from Google for Centre Place Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16796431623261386295&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2023 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - June 2023 Good - May 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Centre Place Nursery ### What is the address of Centre Place Nursery? ### Is Centre Place Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What outdoor space does Centre Place Nursery offer? ### Which funded childcare hours does Centre Place Nursery accept? ### Does Centre Place Nursery take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTHEND-ON-SEA Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Centre Place Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Cockleshell Nursery Southend-on-Sea · SS1 2UP 3.3(9 reviews) ](/nursery/cockleshell-nursery-ss1-2up-ey284617) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool Southend-on-Sea · SS1 2RE 4.7(26 reviews) ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-preschool-ss1-2re-2561039) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Rocking Horse Childcare Southend-on-Sea · SS1 2AS 4.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-ss1-2as-2732475) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Twizzle Tops Day Nursery Southend-on-Sea · SS2 4JN 4.5(15 reviews) ](/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-ss2-4jn-2679632) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Oak House Montessori Southend-on-Sea · SS2 4JR ](/nursery/oak-house-montessori-ltd-ss2-4jr-ey379463) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Royal Village Nursery Southend-on-Sea · SS1 1HD ](/nursery/royal-village-nursery-ss1-1hd-ey368543) [See all nurseries in SOUTHEND-ON-SEA →](/search?q=SOUTHEND-ON-SEA) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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