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He has a little family there! All the ladies who have worked with him have been so genuine and I picked up on a really caring vibe within minutes of looking around. Management are empathetic, helpful and super practical - no broken promises, everything is clear and efficient. We've been very happy.\nGreat location if you're heading into London and big car park so easy drop off. 7pm finishes are very useful too where many close at 6- this would be impossible for us.", "datePublished": "2024-11-08T07:42:22.587193Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Alex Golab" }, "reviewBody": "So happy that we chose this nursery for our children. They both loved their years they spent at the nursery. 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First Class Day Nursery # First Class Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · First Class Day Nursery, 81-85 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LN · Essex Number of places 100 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Essex 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 First Class Day Nursery, located in South Benfleet, focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, aiming to foster their growth and development. The nursery’s philosophy centres around inspiring young minds through curiosity and creativity, delivering high-quality care that addresses each child's physical, emotional, and intellectual needs, and empowering families by working collaboratively. They also prioritise creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where every child feels valued. The nursery implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on four key principles: recognising each child as unique and competent, building positive relationships with caregivers, providing enabling environments for learning, and acknowledging diverse learning styles and rates. They structure their curriculum around the seven areas of learning within the EYFS, designing activities to promote personal, social, and emotional development, communication and language, physical development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. The team monitors children's progress to tailor learning experiences effectively. Our ethos At First Class Day Nursery our commitment to early years education is built on a foundation of aspiring excellence in all that we do. We believe that every child deserves a nurturing, engaging and inspiring environment that fosters their growth, development and love of learning. Our core principals are: Inspiring Young Minds- We aim to create a stimulating experience that encourages curiosity, creativity and a lifelong passion for learning through play. Delivering Quality Care - We ensure each child's physical, emotional and intellectual needs are met with the highest standards of care. Empowering Families - We value the unique insights and experiences of families working in partnership to support each child's individual journey. Promoting a Safe and Inclusive Environment - We maintain a safe, inclusive and welcoming space where every child feels valued and supported. What it's like Children and parents are greeted very warmly by affectionate staff. The provider is rightly proud of the family feeling throughout the setting. All children confidently settle and engage with the wide range of stimulating activities on offer. They are well supported by interested and attentive staff. EYFS Curriculum Family Partnership Community Engagement ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Class Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10127279 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179098)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363539) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.firstclassdaynursery.co.uk) First Class Day Nursery, 81-85 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LN [© 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#/0.56283/51.54929/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Benfleet - [Day nurseries in Benfleet](/search?q=Benfleet) - [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=first-class-day-nursery-ltd-ss7-5ln-ey363539) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours all year round from Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 7am until 7pm. Waitlist yes Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Class Day Nursery Last inspected 2 February 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 and parents are greeted very warmly by affectionate staff. The provider is rightly proud of the family feeling throughout the setting. All children confidently settle and engage with the wide range of stimulating activities on offer. They are well supported by interested and attentive staff. Inspector highlights - Children are provided with a language rich environment and thoroughly enjoy books, stories and rhymes. - Parents are full of praise for the setting and value the advice and guidance they receive. - Staff talk passionately about their jobs and are proud of their work in transitioning children to school. - The provider invests in staff well-being and provides opportunities for further qualifications. - The provider gathers extensive information about children's rich and diverse cultural backgrounds. Areas to develop - 1 fully utilise the information gathered about children's cultures to support children to have richer experiences and a deeper understanding of their own and each other's cultural backgrounds - 2 refine the extensive monitoring and support for staff, to be able to fully identify areas for development that will improve the consistency of the delivery of the intended curriculum. Inspection #10127279 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179098) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is robust and determined. Staff work exceptionally hard to ensure that they get the support that they need. Sharply focused assessments swiftly identify when children need additional support. Staff work in full cooperation with other agencies to ensure that all children, including those with SEND, get the support they need to be ready for their next stage in learning. Outdoor space Children take it in turns to be 'safety detectives', helping identify risks in the classroom and in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of First Class Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKp06u-z72xrWs7W9_3uIR6EbavVvbIADc8Uw4Wm-6QduIJ0w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Allie Wickens a year ago My son is 3 and has been at First Class since he was about 7m old. He has a little family there! All the ladies who have worked with him have been so genuine and I picked up on a really caring vibe within minutes of looking around. Management are empathetic, helpful and super practical - no broken promises, everything is clear and efficient. We've been very happy. Great location if you're heading into London and big car park so easy drop off. 7pm finishes are very useful too where many close at 6- this would be impossible for us. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzbmYyWXZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c52c5000a9c3:0x49821e3825f34ef7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXDSIHWbf64AuMXX9EfM0scDPYhFMIM8NYFrlGaTL1eQTHJt7evcw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Alex Golab 6 years ago So happy that we chose this nursery for our children. They both loved their years they spent at the nursery. They have both left well prepared for school and the nursery puts alot extra effort and time in to teaching them, giving them a strong foundation for what they will need when they start school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVMU9IcGt3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c52c5000a9c3:0x49821e3825f34ef7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI8kSHpAWYx_d0tlisQBGVVx7m540HeFHojIXCCpsawN15JRjk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Goda Taylor a year ago Best nursery in SS7 area :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURveHZudXJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c52c5000a9c3:0x49821e3825f34ef7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUNh8FbzwsqtzE7TPHjNdliOBxCfc-i-QKFEUV7XQeJcJ54_iE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Conor Yorke-Wade 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURrMWJhRHl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c52c5000a9c3:0x49821e3825f34ef7) Reviews from Google for First Class Day Nursery. 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