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# Dolly and Bear Day Nursery

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Ofsted: Good

(May 2021) 

· 2.7 (12 parent reviews)  · Carnarvon Medical Centre, 7 Carnarvon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LR · Southend on Sea 

Number of places

62 places

Age range

0–4 yrs

Last inspected

May 2021

Local authority

Southend on Sea

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

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

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## About this day nursery

Dolly and Bear Day Nursery in Southend-on-Sea offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children embark on a captivating journey of early childhood development. The nursery is dedicated to fostering growth, learning, and thriving through play, recognising it as a fundamental aspect of a child's progress.

They prioritise creating a safe and secure space that encourages exploration, imagination, and the development of creative problem-solving and social skills. The team ensures that each child has ample opportunities to discover and flourish within a protective and supportive setting.

Dolly and Bear provides various nursery, preschool, and day care services to meet diverse family needs, aiming to support both children and their parents. The nursery also takes children on outdoor walks and trips, and parents receive regular updates and photos of their child's progress via an app, which also serves as a quick communication channel with staff.

They offer a varied nutritional food programme and focus on building strong bonds between children and their key workers.

Our ethos

At Dolly and Bear Children’s Nursery, we understand that play is not just fun; it’s an essential part of a child’s development. We provide a safe and secure environment where children can explore, imagine, and learn through play. We believe play is the natural gateway to creativity, problem-solving, and social skills. Our team ensures that every child has the opportunity to discover, grow, and flourish. All while being protected in a safe and supportive setting.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and are happy to say goodbye to their parents. Babies explore their surroundings and engage in messy play, developing hand-eye coordination. Children behave well, and staff have high expectations, praising children for mastering new skills.

Play-based learning Nurturing environment Regular parent updates Varied food programme 

## Pricing & funding

Pricing on request 

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

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## Key facts

Food

Varied food program, including different varieties of food

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Dolly and Bear Day Nursery

Inspection date

May 2021

Inspection no.

10145148

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50164660)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2525564)

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Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Dolly and Bear Day Nursery

Last inspected 18 May 2021

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 settle quickly and are happy to say goodbye to their parents. Babies explore their surroundings and engage in messy play, developing hand-eye coordination. Children behave well, and staff have high expectations, praising children for mastering new skills.

Inspector highlights

-   Children settle quickly and are happy to attend. 
-   Staff effectively assess children's learning and implement challenging educational programmes. 
-   Children are encouraged to develop confidence in their own skills from an early age. 
-   Staff communicate effectively with parents through various channels, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. 
-   The manager provides strong support, guidance, and training opportunities for staff, focusing on their well-being. 

Areas to develop

-   1 consider ways to help children who are less confident to take part in activities and discussions 
-   2 make greater use of children's emerging interests to develop their learning further. 

Inspection #10145148 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50164660)

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well with other professionals to help support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who receive funding. Resources to help support children's learning are carefully chosen to develop their existing skills and challenge them further. Staff help children catch up, working closely with other professionals, such as speech and language specialists to provide targeted support.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of opportunities to play outside. The manager and staff have made the most out of the space available to encourage children to develop a range of skills, including balancing, measuring and using different materials such as sand and plastic dinosaurs imaginatively.

## Parent Reviews of Dolly and Bear Day Nursery

2.7 

(12) 

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Cherie Platt

5 months ago

Terrible management and communication. Said they had availability for January in September so signed my son up and confirmed dates/times, manager said he’d be added to famly. Hadn’t heard anything by Decembe, only to find out from another staff member (manager wasn’t in) that he wasn’t on the list. I asked if he’d still be ok to start in January and got ignored. Called the manager and she had seen my emails but never responded? Said the staff member had looked at the wrong list and he was on it but there was no longer space for him as students that were leaving were now staying. Why would you give someone a space if it’s not guaranteed and not have the decency to call and let me know the situation. Completely unprofessional, unorganised, making things up as she goes along

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t3eVptaElPV1pNVTJ0QlkweFVkbHByU0dSbVdFRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8d923f8aa74f3:0xa3ee5e92c3ce593c)

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Sana Butt

11 months ago

My son has been going to this nursery since he was 10 months old, he is now 3.5 years old. It’s a massive ordeal for any working parent to trust an establishment with their child and the team here were so welcoming and kind. My son loves it at Dolly and Bear. The team have equally been responsible for growing and nurturing him into the confident little man he is becoming. More recently, they have been working hard to help educate him around the transition to primary school, and how to manage his emotions. He is talking about school more positively. The staff provide updates and share detailed weekly observations. They are so friendly, and passionate about Early Years - led by an incredible nursery manger. Would recommend 100% to anyone looking for a trusted nursery for their little one.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLYTE1YW1zN05lN2d3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8d923f8aa74f3:0xa3ee5e92c3ce593c)

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Cassia Liu

7 months ago

Worst management ever! When they don’t take care of your child and you try to talk and find solutions, she just simply crossed her arms and said “ if you are not happy, you can take your child to another setting” And that’s what I did! Even when I sent them email to terminate the contract, they never replied or confirmed. It is how unprofessional they are. Quit with no regret at all and my child is wayyyyy happier and healthier in another setting. Horrible nursery! Edit: hi owner, I don’t even feel comfortable to contact the nursery manager anymore as they were incredibly rude to me! They even never responded to my email when I withdrew my child from the setting. If you would leave your email, I’m happy to email you all the information.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPVGRqdFRVMW82V21RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8d923f8aa74f3:0xa3ee5e92c3ce593c)

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Orchid Peersman

a year ago

My two babies have thrived in this nursery! They are always happy to go in, the staff and care is just amazing! The nursery is very supportive of personal situations and the manager is fantastic, both my boys adore her :-) They go on trips all the time, spend time outdoors and love their days at nursery. Highly recommend!

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3aGJhWDVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8d923f8aa74f3:0xa3ee5e92c3ce593c)

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Abbie Neilson

a year ago

Dolly and Bear is the BEST! We recently moved to the area and viewed 5 nursery’s in Thorpe Bay and Southend. We thought we would never find a place we would feel happy to send our little boy to. But then we found Dolly & Bear! The staff are incredible, so caring, fun & everything else in between. Massive shout out to Charlotte (manager) & our little boys favourite person Viktoria.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3a2JDX1RnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8d923f8aa74f3:0xa3ee5e92c3ce593c)

Reviews from Google for Dolly and Bear Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11812482857082706236&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA)

Inspection history

Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2021

Date: January 2020

-   May 2021 Good 
-   January 2020 Inadequate 

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