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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Freedom Day Care Nursery # Freedom Day Care Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Ford Farm, Braintree Road, DUNMOW, CM6 1HU · Essex Number of places 66 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 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 Freedom Day Care Nursery, situated in Great Dunmow, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth to five years old, surrounded by the peaceful countryside. Since its establishment in 2008, the nursery has focused on offering a homely feel while promoting individual choices and fostering confidence in young learners. The dedicated team strives to create a safe space where children can flourish, develop social skills, and build a strong foundation for their schooling journey. The nursery values outdoor play, utilising its gardens as an extended classroom for exploration and learning. Emphasising a holistic approach, Freedom Day Care Nursery offers nutritious meals prepared on-site, encouraging healthy eating habits from an early age. The facility maintains open communication with parents and staff, fostering a collaborative atmosphere to ensure each child's well-being and development. What it's like Children happily arrive at the nursery, excited and eager to start their day and investigate the activities provided. They are greeted by caring and happy staff and leave their parents with ease. Children receive good quality teaching and are very confident and good communicators. Homely and encouraging environment Countryside location Nutritious meals Strong parent communication Outdoor learning focus ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://freedomdaycarenursery.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Food Meals cooked on-site, catering for allergies and dietary requirements Age range Birth to 5 Years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Freedom Day Care Nursery Last inspected 31 July 2023 · Lynn Hartigan 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 happily arrive at the nursery, excited and eager to start their day and investigate the activities provided. They are greeted by caring and happy staff and leave their parents with ease. Children receive good quality teaching and are very confident and good communicators. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a broad curriculum and good quality teaching. - Partnerships with parents are strong. - Children's speech and language are supported. - The nursery is fully inclusive, and all children make good progress. - Babies' individual routines are respected and managed well in a bright and cosy baby room. Areas to develop - 1 extend the use of more targeted professional development opportunities to strengthen staff's existing knowledge to support children's learning to an even higher level - 2 develop the role-play areas, so that children can explore the wide range of resources and develop their own play and ideas. Inspection #10303990 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227227) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Freedom Day Care Nursery Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10303990 Lead inspector Lynn Hartigan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227227)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374384) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=freedom-day-care-nursery-cm6-1hu-ey374384) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say their children have flourished since attending nursery. > They comment they are greeted by happy, polite and helpful staff, who go 'above and beyond' expectations. > Parents say their children's confidence and communication is exceptional and are kept informed about their children's next steps. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery is fully inclusive, and all children make good progress, including those who need additional support. The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable and experienced and positive relationships have been established with outside agencies to ensure that all children reach their full potential. Outdoor space Children relish their time outdoors. They have ample space to run, climb and balance on the equipment provided and make patterns in cornflour sensory activities and use large chalks to draw outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Freedom Day Care Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK-zkdR1B89vszZHmDW_JGVtYGrLYS1zTKw2nSvTQehLQPteA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) J “KnightyKnight” Knight 3 years ago This nursery is amazing, my little boy loved it so much. The staff are lovely, always keep you updated on his day and are so loving towards the children it’s obvious to see! I am so happy I sent my little boy here, he has now left for Reception but I will be sending my daughter there too! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1cHJPV0NnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d88d35f22fcbcd:0x3012284d0bc2b7ec) Reviews from Google for Freedom Day Care Nursery. 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