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# Chrysalis at The Cricket Club

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Ofsted: Good

(Nov 2022) 

· Loughton Cricket Club, Loughton, IG10 1NQ · Essex 

Number of places

32 places

Age range

Up to 3 yrs

Last inspected

Nov 2022

Local authority

Essex

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Chrysalis Nursery & Pre-School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment across two Loughton locations: Church Hill and High Road, in addition to a Pre-School at the Cricket Club. They recently celebrated 'Outstanding' Ofsted grades for both nursery sites in February 2024 (High Road) and November 2022 (Church Hill), with the Cricket Club Pre-School receiving a 'Good' rating.

The nursery caters to different age groups through specially designed rooms, starting with the Caterpillar Room for infants aged 3-15 months, followed by the Chrysalis Room for toddlers (14-24 months), and the Butterfly Room for children aged 24-36 months. They also offer a Ladybird Room for 18-36 month olds, a Bumblebee Room for 36-60 month olds, and a dedicated Pre-School at the Cricket Club for children aged 36-60 months.

The curriculum focuses on supporting children's developmental needs within a safe and caring setting, encouraging independence, exploration, and a love for learning. Their approach includes rich and exciting learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors, utilising real-life resources and promoting strong language and literacy development.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to supporting children's developmental needs by encouraging independence, exploration, and a love for learning through rich and exciting indoor and outdoor experiences, utilising real-life resources and promoting strong language and literacy development.

What it's like

Children are confident and very independent, delighting in exploration and learning. Staff extend children's understanding by engaging them in their discoveries and giving 'ten-minute warnings' before transitions, ensuring uninterrupted learning. Children take an active role, contributing to a strong sense of belonging, and test their own ideas through collaborative play and problem-solving.

Ofsted Outstanding nursery Age-specific rooms Stimulating learning environment 

## Pricing & funding

Pricing on request 

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Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Chrysalis at The Cricket Club

Last inspected 16 November 2022

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

Children are confident and very independent, delighting in exploration and learning. Staff extend children's understanding by engaging them in their discoveries and giving 'ten-minute warnings' before transitions, ensuring uninterrupted learning. Children take an active role, contributing to a strong sense of belonging, and test their own ideas through collaborative play and problem-solving.

Inspector highlights

-   Dedicated leaders support staff well-being and professional development. 
-   Staff help children reflect on their emotions and learn about diversity through activities like celebrating Black History Month. 
-   Children are engaged by expressive story reading, which develops their interest in books and language skills. 
-   Staff skilfully help all children make swift progress in practical skills. 
-   Children are motivated to investigate real and natural resources, fostering creativity and learning. 

Areas to develop

-   1 encourage staff to rectify minor hazards swiftly to maintain a safe environment 
-   2 provide children with more opportunities to learn about the local community. 

Inspection #10249216 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199047)

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Chrysalis at The Cricket Club

Inspection date

Nov 2022

Inspection no.

10249216

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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## What parents say

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> "Parents are extremely happy with the pre-school."

> "They say their children have grown in confidence since being there."

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Chrysalis at The Cricket Club has a qualified teacher and special educational needs coordinator who work across all three linked settings.

Outdoor space

Children delight in exploring outside, looking for bugs among logs and leaves. Staff inspire awe and wonder by joining in, drawing children's attention to natural elements like a spider's web and discussing its purpose. Children also take part in obstacle courses and physical activities like yoga and dance sessions.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

13 October 2022

Good 

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199047)

## Frequently asked about Chrysalis at The Cricket Club

### How does Chrysalis at The Cricket Club support children with SEND?

### Does Chrysalis at The Cricket Club take babies?

### What type of nursery is Chrysalis at The Cricket Club?

### What does the staff team at Chrysalis at The Cricket Club include?

### Where is Chrysalis at The Cricket Club located?

### Which curriculum approach does Chrysalis at The Cricket Club use?

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