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Jack and Jill's Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Jack & Jills Nursery, Sydenham House, Harlow, CM20 3NU · Essex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Jack and Jill's Nursery, established in 1993, provides childcare services in Harlow, Essex. The nursery relocated to a purpose-built facility in 2003 and aims to create a familiar and comfortable 'home from home' environment for children.

They have a long-standing commitment to families, having cared for multiple generations. The staff are described as qualified, experienced, and dedicated professionals with a high retention rate, fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Each child is assigned a key person who oversees their welfare and development, working closely with parents to ensure consistent care. The nursery prioritises staff training to maintain high standards of service and all staff undergo police checks and reference verification.

Jack and Jill's Nursery operates two locations: Sydenham House on Monkswick Road and another at Mark Hall Sports Centre on London Road.

What it's like

Children are happy and display a positive attitude to learning, forming strong relationships with staff who support their emotional well-being, self-esteem and resilience. They navigate the setting with interest and ease, choosing activities that spark curiosity and excitement, such as role-playing as vets or exploring the messy room. Children also take pride in carrying out small responsibilities, which boosts their self-esteem and confidence.

Established 1993Home from home environmentExperienced and dedicated staffHigh staff retention

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, with the exception of one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8.30am until 5.30pm.

Staff

Children over 3 years: 1 adult per 8 children; Children 2-3 years: 1 adult per 4 children

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jack and Jill's Nursery

Last inspected 18 January 2023 · Anca Sandu

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 are happy and display a positive attitude to learning, forming strong relationships with staff who support their emotional well-being, self-esteem and resilience. They navigate the setting with interest and ease, choosing activities that spark curiosity and excitement, such as role-playing as vets or exploring the messy room. Children also take pride in carrying out small responsibilities, which boosts their self-esteem and confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and display a positive attitude to learning.
  • Staff offer a rich environment with plenty of meaningful learning opportunities.
  • Children have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities.
  • Children form strong relationships with the staff, who offer a calm, stable and nurturing environment.
  • Leaders continuously look for ways to improve the quality of care and education.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the quality of teaching and education to ensure children benefit from extensive and challenging learning opportunities
  • 2focus professional development on improving understanding of how children learn and the use of assessment in curriculum planning.
Inspection #10265216 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders work in close partnership with outside professionals and offer additional support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

When in the garden, children use chalk to make marks on the blackboard and ascribe meanings to them. They play well together with the dinosaurs and use small brushes with control and steadiness to uncover bones and hidden treasure in the sand, maintaining focus and attention for extended periods and building on their fine motor skills. Staff also take steps to help ensure that the garden is safe, carrying out regular risk assessments.

Parent Reviews of Jack and Jill's Nursery

5.0
(5)
Amanda Albon
9 months ago

My son Samuel just left jack and jills it was his last day today (21/8/2025 ) and I can not thank them enough they are absolutely so kind my son was so shy and he's learnt so much and they all should be very proud of them self's they are amazing bunch of lady's and he is doing to miss you all. You are all so lovely highly recommended what a lovely nursery x A massive thank you to u all

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Stacey Carpenter
9 months ago

My daughter has just started jack and jills am d what a improvement in my daughter im happy with her new team leader and the manager of the nursery my daughter has settled very well and wish she was here sooner

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Ann-Marie Murphy-Ashwell
4 years ago

My daughter attends Jack and Jill’s; she absolutely loves it! We moved her from another nursery that we weren’t happy with and it was the best decision we’ve ever made! Lovely purpose built building, great outdoor space and lovely staff! She really is so happy here and after 17 years working in childcare myself I have very high expectations- they’ve met everyone of them and more!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2009

  • January 2023Good
  • May 2017Good
  • December 2013Good
  • June 2013Good
  • August 2009Good

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