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Gooseberry Green Pre School Nursery # Gooseberry Green Pre School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Rosebay Avenue, Billericay, CM12 0GH · Essex Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 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 Gooseberry Green PreSchool, situated within the Sunnyside Centre adjacent to Brightside Primary School in Billericay, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. They are dedicated to providing excellent care and education, focusing on helping children achieve their full potential. The preschool embraces diversity and inclusivity, with a strong commitment to supporting the individual needs of every child and their family. This is achieved through a team of experienced nursery practitioners, continuous training, and high-quality resources, always prioritising the children's welfare. The facilities include spacious classrooms and a delightful outdoor play area. Gooseberry Green PreSchool operates with morning and afternoon sessions, alongside a lunch club, welcoming children who are eligible for nursery education funding for two, three, and four-year-olds. Our ethos We know how important your child is and we aim to deliver the highest quality of care and education to help them achieve their best. We welcome all children, families and carers... We offer an inclusive, safe, stimulating and educational environment. We celebrate diversity, mutual respect, values and supporting every child and their family's individual needs. To achieve this we employ a fantastic team of nursery practitioners, ensure we have the most up to date training, quality resources and remain totally committed to putting the welfare of our children first. What it's like The managers and team are enthusiastic, experienced and committed to providing children with a cosy, home-from-home, welcoming pre-school. They provide children with a broad curriculum that is based on what children already know and what they need to learn next. Children arrive happy, settle quickly and are eager to participate in activities of their choice. Children are greeted by calm and attentive staff who are good role models and speak respectfully to them. High-quality care and education Inclusive and diverse environment Experienced staff Outdoor play area Nursery Education Funding accepted ## Pricing & funding Fees are billed four-weekly in advance and reviewed annually. Funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds can be used during morning and afternoon sessions. Full fees apply during child absences, and late payments incur a fee. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees are payable 4 weekly in advance via bank transfer, cheque, cash, or Tax-Free Childcare. - Fees must still be paid if children are absent. - Fees are reviewed annually. - Funded hours can be accessed for morning and afternoon sessions. - Extra sessions taken after the termly headcount date require full fees until the following term. - Terms that exceed the allocated funding weeks require full payment. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Gooseberry Green Pre School Nursery Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10351815 Lead inspector Lynn Hartigan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253735)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427581) 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.gooseberrygreenpreschool.co.uk/) Rosebay Avenue, Billericay, CM12 0GH Opening hours Morning Session 8.20am - 11.20am; Lunch Club 11.20am - 12.20pm; Afternoon Session 12.20pm - 3.20pm [© 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#/0.40646/51.6395/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Billericay - [Day nurseries in Billericay](/search?q=Billericay) - [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=gooseberry-green-pre-school-nursery-ltd-cm12-0gh-ey427581) ## Key facts Opening hours Morning Session 8.20am - 11.20am; Lunch Club 11.20am - 12.20pm; Afternoon Session 12.20pm - 3.20pm Session types morning session, lunch club, afternoon session Age range 2-4 year olds Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gooseberry Green Pre School Nursery Last inspected 2 July 2024 · 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 The managers and team are enthusiastic, experienced and committed to providing children with a cosy, home-from-home, welcoming pre-school. They provide children with a broad curriculum that is based on what children already know and what they need to learn next. Children arrive happy, settle quickly and are eager to participate in activities of their choice. Children are greeted by calm and attentive staff who are good role models and speak respectfully to them. Inspector highlights - The quality of teaching is good, with a broad curriculum covering all areas of learning, both indoors and outdoors. - Children concentrate as they engage in sensory paint and foam activities, demonstrating fascination and creativity. - Children enjoy books, sitting and reading to their friends, and are encouraged to interact with familiar stories. - Children learn about the importance of staying safe and healthy through everyday routines, using bicycles with ease and negotiating space well. - Managers and their team invest time in getting to know children and families, with positive parental feedback. Areas to develop - 1 provide support and training opportunities for staff to ensure that they can effectively support children's understanding of numbers and mathematical vocabulary - 2 improve the organisation and preparation of mealtimes to ensure that all children are engaged at these times. Inspection #10351815 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253735) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents are very positive and speak highly of the 'fantastic' pre- school and staff > staff are very friendly and supportive and are amazed at how quickly their children settled, and the progress they have made since attending > comment how independent the children are and feel completely assured they are in safe hands Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The early years setting offers a broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning, both indoors and outdoors. Children learn about the importance of staying safe and healthy through everyday routines, using bicycles with ease and knowing to wear a safety helmet while negotiating space well. ## Parent Reviews of Gooseberry Green Pre School Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKZMVDHo8jNgOxDD8PpeQLnkaZSW-3vQS8oEODXpa3ll10OUA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jenny Bull 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5ellhNGZBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8c0f37b5948e1:0x6c7752c3187dd510) Reviews from Google for Gooseberry Green Pre School Nursery. 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The pre-school employs 11 members of childcare staff, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 to level 5. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday, from 8.20am until 3.30pm during term times only, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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