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Crocus Early Years Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH · Essex
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Crocus Early Years Centre, established in 2002, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year, this setting received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted on 15th November 2022.

Children at Crocus Early Years Centre develop their physical skills through a variety of engaging activities. Babies have free access to a climbing frame, while older children benefit from free-flow access to a well-resourced garden, participating in dance and yoga.

The nursery fosters strong communication and language skills, offering a range of books and introducing babies to sign language, which is shared with parents. Staff support children who speak English as an additional language by introducing new words and using key phrases in their home language.

They also promote independence, encouraging children to serve their own meals and get dressed. Parents commend the knowledgeable staff for keeping them well-informed about their children's learning and upcoming activities.

What it's like

Children develop their physical skills through activities like climbing and free-flow access to a well-resourced garden. They enjoy warm interactions with staff, learn about emotions, and develop strong communication and language skills through books, songs, and sign language.

Good Ofsted ratingFocus on physical developmentStrong communication skillsPromoting independenceSupport for EAL childrenWell-resourced garden

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year.

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Crocus Early Years Centre

Last inspected 15 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 develop their physical skills through activities like climbing and free-flow access to a well-resourced garden. They enjoy warm interactions with staff, learn about emotions, and develop strong communication and language skills through books, songs, and sign language.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop their physical skills, with access to climbing frames and free-flow opportunities to the garden.
  • Children enjoy warm interactions with staff and are taught about emotions.
  • Children have good communication and language skills, with access to books and sign language.
  • Staff focus on teaching children independence, such as serving meals and putting on coats.
  • Staff work closely with local schools to support children's transitions.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to develop their practice so that they focus consistently on supporting children's engagement in their activities and learning.
Inspection #10233611 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say staff are knowledgeable and that they are kept up to date with children's learning and what they will be doing next.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children who speak English as an additional language through introducing new words and using key phrases in their home language to support their communication development.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills while at nursery. For example, children have free access to a climbing frame in the baby room where they enjoy climbing up the stairs and going down the slide independently. Older children have free-flow opportunities to the well-resourced garden and participate in dance and yoga activities throughout the day.

Parent Reviews of Crocus Early Years Centre

5.0
(4)
Maisie Palmer
13 years ago

When I was about 4 months old, I started going to Crocus Nursery, Saffron Walden. It was BRILLIANT!! I used to go into the Kitchen every lunchtime and help wash up and cook! I wasn't really aloud, but know-one really minded! I still remember the day when we had a visit from the local Fire Engine Team! I had a ride in it! Altogether, Crocus Nursery is absolutely FAB!

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venkatesh muthukrishnan
3 years ago

My son went there for few months. He wasn't speaking English when he started the nursery. Within two months he was able to speak fluently English with other kids. He made good friends. His carer Tanya put a fantastic effort on him. This is the best nursery we have ever worked with.

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Emma Sands
4 years ago

My daughter has come on so much since being at nursery, and I owe a lot to the team at Crocus! They have helped her grow and develop, and also give her lots of cuddles and attention when she's feeling 'under the weather'. Could not imagine sending her anywhere else.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2003

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • October 2013Good
  • December 2012Good
  • February 2010Good
  • December 2003Outstanding

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