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Ellies nursery # Ellies nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 230, High street, Epping, CM16 4AP · Essex Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ellie's Nurseries in Epping provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, focusing on holistic development through a blend of educational programmes and enriching activities. They offer specialised rooms for babies, two-year-olds, and preschoolers, alongside a dedicated sensory room for exploratory play. The nursery emphasises a key person approach to foster secure attachments and smooth transitions, particularly as children prepare for school. Programmes include Makaton, baby massage, music with Milli, and even French and Spanish lessons, indicating a commitment to diverse learning experiences. The nursery values open communication with parents, offering an online platform for involvement and encouraging parent tours to experience their curriculum firsthand. Our ethos Ellie's Nurseries focuses on holistic development through a blend of educational programmes and enriching activities, utilising a key person approach to foster secure attachments and smooth transitions. They are committed to diverse learning experiences, offering programmes such as Makaton, baby massage, music, and language lessons, alongside open communication with parents via an online platform. What it's like Children enjoy their time at nursery and all children receive a good quality of education. Staff are knowledgeable about the children, which enables them to plan appropriate next steps in learning that build on what children already know and can do. Interactions between staff and children are warm and supportive, supporting their emotional development and sense of security. Holistic Educational Approach Dedicated Sensory Room Bilingual Learning Opportunities Key Person Approach ## Pricing & funding Fees are invoiced monthly in advance, with payments due before the first of the month. The nursery offers a full-time discount and a sibling discount. Fees are fully inclusive of all meals, snacks, milk, nappies, and extracurricular activities. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare - Full-time discount 10% - Sibling discount (applied to eldest child) 10% Good to know - Fees include all meals, snacks, milk, nappies, and extracurricular activities. - Invoices are issued 10 days before the following month and must be paid before the 1st. - A 10% discount is available for full-time bookings. - A 10% sibling discount is applied to the eldest child for families with two or more children. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ellies nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10422022 Lead inspector Lisa Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290057)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786983) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.elliesnurseries.co.uk) 230, High street, Epping, CM16 4AP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.11418/51.70081/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Epping - [Day nurseries in Epping](/search?q=Epping) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ellies-nursery-cm16-4ap-2786983) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:45am-6pm Monday to Friday (early session from 7 am available at additional fee) Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ellies nursery Last inspected 30 September 2025 · Lisa Smith 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 enjoy their time at nursery and all children receive a good quality of education. Staff are knowledgeable about the children, which enables them to plan appropriate next steps in learning that build on what children already know and can do. Interactions between staff and children are warm and supportive, supporting their emotional development and sense of security. Inspector highlights - The provider and staff team have worked incredibly hard since their last inspection to meet the actions raised. - Safeguarding knowledge and effective procedures have been embedded across the setting. - Children make good progress in their physical development. - Communication and language development has a clear focus across the setting. - Parent partnerships have strengthened. Areas to develop - 1 continue to develop the setting curriculum to ensure that all children receive appropriate challenge and support, so they are engaged in purposeful learning that meets their needs and interests - 2 provide children with sufficient time to gather their thoughts, process new information and respond to questions being asked, to build on their communication skills. Inspection #10422022 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290057) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment positively on the communication they receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space In the garden area, children enjoy mixing and pouring potions, actively engaging staff in their play and developing their imaginations. Older children choose from a range of bikes and scooters, challenging their abilities and achieving new physical skills. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025 Date: June 2025 - September 2025 Good - June 2025 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Ellies nursery ### What size of nursery is Ellies nursery? ### What are the fees at Ellies nursery? ### Which area does Ellies nursery serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Epping Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ellies nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Chrysalis at the Church Epping · CM16 4BD 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/chrysalis-at-the-church-cm16-4bd-2824837) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool Epping · CM16 6TN 3.3(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-epping-day-nursery-and-preschool-cm16-6tn-ey490794) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### The Village Montessori Nursery Theydon Bois · CM16 7ER ](/nursery/the-village-montessori-nursery-cm16-7er-402282) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Theydon Bois Preschool Group Theydon Bois · CM16 7JY ](/nursery/theydon-bois-preschool-group-cm16-7jy-404638) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Blossoms Nursery Harlow · CM17 9LH ](/nursery/blossoms-nursery-ltd-cm17-9lh-ey456691) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Scribbles Day Nursery Epping · CM16 6AR 4.8(26 reviews) ](/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-cm16-6ar-2591647) [See all nurseries in Epping →](/search?q=Epping) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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