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Headstart Nursery in South Ockendon

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Darenth Lane, SOUTH OCKENDON, RM15 5LY · Thurrock
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Thurrock

About this day nursery

Headstart Nursery 2, located in South Ockendon, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm, closing only for public bank holidays.

Their core philosophy revolves around ensuring children are happy, safe, and healthy while learning through play and individualised attention. They strive to partner with parents to meet their unique needs.

The nursery boasts friendly and welcoming staff, all of whom are DBS checked, have previous experience or are undergoing training, and are certified in Paediatric First Aid. The facilities include dedicated areas for different age groups, each equipped with age-appropriate toys.

5 to 3-year-olds, and a room for 3 to 5-year-olds, also known as the Baby Room, Bear Room, Piglet Room, Owl Room, and Tigger Room, respectively. Additionally, the nursery offers breakfast and after-school clubs for local schools in South Ockendon and features both a baby garden and a spacious garden for older children.

Our ethos

Headstart Nursery's philosophy is to ensure children are happy, safe, and healthy while learning through play and individualised attention, partnering with parents to meet their unique needs.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nurturing and caring nursery. Staff welcome children with enthusiasm and affection, and children happily go off to explore. There is a sense of purpose and focus all around the nursery.

Homely and loving environmentAge-appropriate rooms and resourcesPaediatric First Aid certified staffSupports local school drop-offs and pick-ups

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers structured childcare options Monday to Friday, charging flat rates based on specific sessions. Parents can book standard full-day or half-day sessions, with separate early morning and late evening extension blocks. An after-school club is also available with two different pickup times.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Sessions are available Monday to Friday.

Key facts

Session types

All Day, Morning, Afternoon, Afterschool Club

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm

Age range

6 weeks old to 8 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Headstart Nursery

Last inspected 9 November 2022 · Hilda Miller

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 thrive in this nurturing and caring nursery. Staff welcome children with enthusiasm and affection, and children happily go off to explore. There is a sense of purpose and focus all around the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a nurturing and caring environment.
  • Children enjoy spending time in the garden and go on trips into the wider community.
  • Staff plan their curriculum around children's interests and learning needs.
  • Leaders and staff develop excellent partnerships with parents.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good care and education.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve staff's awareness of how unnecessary noise and distractions can have an impact on children's language development
  • 2develop the staff's understanding of how the youngest children learn.
Inspection #10236744 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say they would highly recommend the nursery and say their child is 'thriving' and has made 'amazing' progress

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good care and education. Leaders and staff are knowledgeable and skilled in the identification of SEND and promptly implement strategies to support children, resulting in the most vulnerable children making good progress.

Outdoor space

Babies investigate outside, climbing on the soft-play equipment and rocking on the see-saw. Children enjoy spending time in the garden, where they have the opportunity to play on the bicycles and learn to balance on the tyres and other obstacles.

Parent Reviews of Headstart Nursery

5.0
(4)

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Inspection history

Date: April 2016

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • April 2016Good

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