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Goldhanger Community Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
·Wheatlands Educational Nursery, The Old Village School, Church Street, Goldhanger, CM9 8AS · Essex
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Goldhanger Community Nursery, operating as Little Nipperz, offers expert care and a stimulating environment for children aged 12 weeks to 5 years. With over two decades of experience and multiple locations, Little Nipperz is dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development, aiming to foster confidence, independence, and a lifelong love for learning.

Their curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Playwork principles, incorporating diverse activities such as music, STEM, outdoor adventures, and cultural explorations. The nursery emphasises building strong partnerships with parents and working closely with families to meet each child's individual needs.

Little Nipperz strives to provide a magical world of discovery and joy, ensuring every child feels happy and prepared to engage with the world around them.

Our ethos

At Little Nipperz, we believe in creating a magical world where children thrive. Our nursery, pre-school, and out-of-school club is more than just childcare; it’s a place of discovery, joy, and endless possibilities. Every child, from tiny tots to eager explorers, deserves a safe, stimulating environment where they can learn, grow, and flourish. Our dedicated team of highly qualified educators is committed to providing exceptional care and support, fostering strong bonds with each child to build confidence and independence. Through engaging play and carefully crafted learning experiences, we ignite curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our curriculum, rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Playwork principles, is enriched with a diverse range of activities including music, STEM, outdoor adventures, and cultural exploration. We believe in partnership with parents as the cornerstone of a child’s development. Our programmes, are designed in collaboration with local families and experts, offers a rich tapestry of experiences to broaden children’s horizons and cultivate a deep appreciation for the world around them. At Little Nipperz, we embrace the wonder of childhood. Our commitment to providing exceptional care and education ensures that every child leaves us feeling happy, confident, and ready to embrace the world.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly and enthusiastically by the provider or deputy manager, making them feel valued. They are highly respectful of each other, motivated, and keen to participate, showing pride in helping friends and speaking kindly. Children become fully engaged in imaginative play, expertly supported by skilled staff.

EYFS-aligned curriculumPlaywork principlesMultiple locationsExperienced staffStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks per year

Age range

12 weeks – 5 years

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Goldhanger Community Nursery

Last inspected 22 July 2021 · Lynn Hughes

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are greeted warmly and enthusiastically by the provider or deputy manager, making them feel valued. They are highly respectful of each other, motivated, and keen to participate, showing pride in helping friends and speaking kindly. Children become fully engaged in imaginative play, expertly supported by skilled staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are highly respectful of each other and display exceptional motivation.
  • Children become fully engaged in imaginative play, expertly supported by skilful staff.
  • The management team has high expectations of staff to deliver an ambitious curriculum based on children's interests.
  • Parents are extremely happy with their children's care and learning, praising the manager's expert knowledge and communication.
  • Children are extremely excited and keen learners, articulating their feelings well with staff support.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend learning opportunities that promote an understanding of people, families and communities beyond the children's own
  • 2embed good quality teaching so that it is consistent across the staff team
Inspection #10190974 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that staff speak 'their language'

their child tells them that they 'dream of the nursery'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team have robust procedures for managing children's dietary and medical needs. They work with a number of different agencies to support children's health and well-being.

Outdoor space

Children pretend to travel in the boat in the garden to a far-off land to find treasure, following their hand-made map. While children are introduced to a wide range of exciting learning opportunities within the nursery and the nursery garden.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 July 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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