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Jigsaw Day Nursery in St. Leonards-on-Sea

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·4 Cumberland Gardens, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, TN38 0QL · East Sussex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Jigsaw Day Nursery in St. Leonards-on-Sea offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery provides funded and non-funded places, catering to various age groups.

They focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where children can learn and grow. The nursery encourages parent involvement and offers clear communication regarding fees and funding options.

They provide healthy snacks and are mindful of dietary needs with a strict no-nut policy. Jigsaw Day Nursery prioritises the well-being and development of each child, ensuring a positive early years experience.

The nursery operates across multiple locations, each with dedicated managers and a commitment to high-quality childcare. They also promote outdoor activities and a varied curriculum to enhance learning.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nurturing, caring, family-orientated nursery, forming exceptionally close attachments to kind staff. They behave extremely calmly, develop strong friendships, and learn how to share and take turns. Children develop a real love of learning as staff make activities fun and inspiring.

Funded and non-funded places availableHealthy snacks providedNo nut policyMultiple locationsFocus on early years development

Pricing & funding

Charges are applied to funded hours to cover snacks and consumables. This hourly charge is voluntary but covers essential non-funded items for children aged nine months and older.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Consumables charge applies to working family funded hours for children aged 9 months and over.
  • The charge is voluntary, but covers essential items that are not funded.
  • Covers snacks, janitorial supplies, and other nursery resources.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jigsaw Day Nursery

Last inspected 20 February 2024 · Jo Caswell

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

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this nurturing, caring, family-orientated nursery, forming exceptionally close attachments to kind staff. They behave extremely calmly, develop strong friendships, and learn how to share and take turns. Children develop a real love of learning as staff make activities fun and inspiring.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery manager is an aspirational leader, creating a high-calibre team.
  • Teaching is outstanding; staff are highly responsive to children's needs and interests.
  • Children's behaviour is exemplary; they are polite and play harmoniously.
  • Staff help children develop exceptional confidence and independence, preparing them well for school.
  • The nursery curriculum is broad and balanced, skilfully promoting language skills and weaving in other areas of learning.
Inspection #10311780 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents commend the staff on the progress their children make, particularly in their development of confidence, and their language skills.

They describe the leadership and staff team as 'amazing' and 'brilliant'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide outstanding levels of support for children who need extra help with their learning. They assess children meticulously, swiftly implement support programmes, and prepare precise, highly-focused action plans shared with parents and other professionals. Leaders use funding wisely to ensure high-quality provision and exceptionally well-trained staff who confidently meet every child’s care and learning needs.

Outdoor space

The nursery environment is extremely safe and secure, providing a welcoming, spacious, and exciting space for children to freely explore, inside and outside. Children confidently find their belongings and get ready to go outside independently.

Parent Reviews of Jigsaw Day Nursery

5.0
(3)

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: December 2009

  • February 2024Outstanding
  • April 2018Good
  • February 2015Good
  • December 2009Good

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