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Goldcrest Day Nursery, Stanford Le Hope

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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3.3(3 parent reviews) ·12 Runnymede Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0JY · Thurrock
Number of places
47 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Thurrock

About this day nursery

Goldcrest Day Nursery, located in Stanford-le-Hope next to the train station, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to grow and reach their full potential. They offer flexible childcare options from 7am to 7pm, aiming to accommodate the needs of commuting parents.

The nursery prides itself on its caring and experienced staff who are dedicated to providing a safe and fun atmosphere for all children. Testimonials from parents highlight the positive impact the nursery has had on their children's development and happiness.

Goldcrest Day Nursery is part of a larger group with another branch in Billericay, both focusing on delivering quality childcare. They encourage prospective parents to book a visit to experience the nursery firsthand and see how well their child could thrive within their setting.

What it's like

Children look forward to entering the setting and are greeted by welcoming and friendly staff, making them feel relaxed and safe. They settle swiftly, exploring exciting indoor and outdoor environments with stimulating, age-appropriate resources. Throughout the day, children are engrossed in play with staff support, enjoying activities like discovering sea creatures during water play and developing speaking and listening skills while on an outdoor wooden train.

Flexible childcareLong opening hoursExperienced staffCommuter-friendly location

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

7am-7pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Goldcrest Day Nursery, Stanford Le Hope

Last inspected 22 March 2023 · Louisa Taylor

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 look forward to entering the setting and are greeted by welcoming and friendly staff, making them feel relaxed and safe. They settle swiftly, exploring exciting indoor and outdoor environments with stimulating, age-appropriate resources. Throughout the day, children are engrossed in play with staff support, enjoying activities like discovering sea creatures during water play and developing speaking and listening skills while on an outdoor wooden train.

Inspector highlights

  • A clear and ambitious curriculum intent is securely understood and embedded.
  • Any children who may need extra help are identified swiftly and appropriate support is put in place.
  • Babies and children develop a love of reading.
  • The key-person system works well.
  • Babies and children are becoming increasingly independent.

Areas to develop

  • 1build upon already good teaching of communication and language and allow children time to think and respond to questions
  • 2deliver consistent mealtime routines to ensure that the needs of children are met efficiently and further support independence in managing their personal needs
  • 3implement effective teaching strategies consistently to support children to manage their own feelings and develop positive behaviours.
Inspection #10280719 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report in-depth and continuous communication.

They appreciate being involved in supporting their children's next steps in learning and are extremely happy with their progress.

Parents report how the manager and staff are incredibly approachable and like a 'second family'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Any children who may need some extra help are identified swiftly and appropriate levels of support are put in place. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in all areas of learning. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children settle swiftly and immediately start to play and explore exciting and beautifully presented indoor and outdoor environments. Children have the opportunity to hop on the outdoor wooden train. They develop their speaking and listening skills when asked for directions to the seaside. Children continue their role play in the outdoor water tray, where they test interesting ideas and use props to bring their own sea creatures to life. The inspector and the manager completed a tour of the setting both indoors and outdoors to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Goldcrest Day Nursery, Stanford Le Hope

3.3
(3)
Jennifer Aldridge
a year ago

My two children both attended Goldcrest from the age of one, and I can honestly say it is an incredible Nursery, they both thrived here and were well looked after by the kind and friendly staff. The staff really do care about the children and they do so much to help them blossom and grow and prepare them for moving onto school when the time comes. It's is lovely, when you get to the door you are always greeted by a smiling friendly member of staff, and it is such a comfort to know that the children are provided with a variety of healthy foods throughout the day. The activities and seasonal events they put on for the children are wonderful. It is without hesitation that I highly recommend this Nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2013

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • May 2014Good
  • November 2013Requires improvement

Frequently asked about Goldcrest Day Nursery, Stanford Le Hope

About the setting

Goldcrest Day Nursery Ltd registered in 1993. It is located in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. There are 17 members of staff, including the provider. Staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 or 3. The provider and one other staff member hold early years professional status and early years degree. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY462699
Registered person
Goldcrest Day Nurseries Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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