Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7.00am – 6.30pm all year round except for closure on public bank holidays
Just Imagine Day Nursery in Canvey Island offers care for children from 6 weeks to 11 years old, operating Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm, excluding public holidays. The nursery aims to create a cheerful, home-like setting where children receive individualised attention and learn through play.
Their philosophy centres on providing a stimulating and educational environment where children feel happy, safe, and healthy. The nursery encourages strong partnerships with parents to meet each child's specific needs.
Their staff are selected for their genuine affection for children, with some undergoing training and others bringing extensive experience. All team members are DBS checked, have references, and are First Aid trained.
The nursery features distinct areas for different age groups, each equipped with appropriate toys and staffed by individuals passionate about working with their assigned age range. They also provide various out-of-school clubs, including breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs, and offer a virtual tour for prospective families.
Our ethos
Just Imagine Day Nursery aims to provide a stimulating and educational environment within a cheerful, home-like setting. They focus on individualised attention and learning through play, encouraging children to be happy, safe, and healthy. They also value strong partnerships with parents.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming nursery, settling in quickly and building strong relationships with staff. They are happy and confident, exploring the environment and forming friendships. Staff provide excellent support, responding positively to children's needs and helping them make good progress.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Monday to Friday 7.00am – 6.30pm all year round except for closure on public bank holidays
Age range
6 weeks to 11 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2017
Last inspected 25 January 2023
What it's like to attend
Children enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming nursery, settling in quickly and building strong relationships with staff. They are happy and confident, exploring the environment and forming friendships. Staff provide excellent support, responding positively to children's needs and helping them make good progress.
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Inclusion & environment
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. When required, staff work with a range of professionals to get children the help and support they need.
The environment is set up so that children can engage in self-chosen play, both indoors and outdoors. Children explore independently, and staff remain close by to guide and support their learning. Pre-school children delight in exploring the mud kitchen, using weighing scales and measuring cups and discussing cooking times.
My son has been going to this nursery since the day it has opened and I can honestly say that I am 100% satisfied with the care that the nursery have provided for him. The staff are all friendly and caring. My son loves them like family. The setting is clean and well equipped. My son is learning and developing well. Most importantly I feel comfortable leaving him there whilst I’m at work as I know he is well looked after and I don’t need to worry. The nursery communicates well and I have not had any issues of any kind. Would 100% recommend!
Read on GoogleMy daughter has been going to this nursery for a few years now and she absolutely loves it! Her progression has been amazing and she’s come out her shell so much she has made such lovely friends there and has made such strong bonds with the staff. My son has recently started nursery which to start with we had many problems he had trouble actually playing, Eating properly, making eye contact and being around anyone except for me. In just months the progression is unreal he’s built relationships with staff, he’s been making friends and actually getting involved and learning to play. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough the group of girls are so lovely and you can see how much they love there job ! There brilliant with all the children and post daily so I can see what the children are doing which I love ! I couldn’t thank this nursery enough for all there hard work and effort they put in to all the kids! ❤️
Read on GoogleI was very nervous to return to work after maternity leave and especially about leaving my little one for ANY period of time but I want to thank Kelsea and the rest of the team for being so fantastically kind, supportive and flexible. My LO absolutely loves it there and all of the staff have been so warm and welcoming its been a much smoother process than I imagined. I love the wide range of activities my child has has had the opportunity to take part in and really enjoy receiving photo updates each day. The nursery itself is a very bright, clean and happy environment with plenty of opportunities for little ones to explore and lots of natural toys and objects to pique their curiosity. I would recommend this nursery to any parent - especially mums who are nervous about returning to work as they definitely made a scary situation much less so!
Read on GoogleAll the staff at Just Imagine Day Nursery are amazing. I was very apprehensive about sending my son to the nursery considering he had language barriers and he was timid. I had a discussion with the manager there about how they would help him settle in and they offered help and practical solutions every step of the way. Within a few months, I noticed considerable difference in his speaking ability, confidence and overall behavior. My son enjoyed being there, took part in the varied activities and made some good friends. The vibe of this nursery is very warm and welcoming and the staff there would always make sure that any issues or concerns that parents have are addressed in a prompt and proper manner. Whenever I asked them for any extra support , they would listen carefully to my concerns and always be more than happy to help. It would not be wrong to say that this nursery has played a major role in making my child school ready. I cannot recommend them enough to any anxious parents.
Read on GoogleOur little boy has been attending here a few this now and we absolutely love it. We went to see a few nurseries in the local area and this won our hearts due to the friendly staff, the wonderful resources and environments and the excellent communication between parents and staff via their app. On the app we can see everything our son has done in the day with a mixture of photos and written notes, what he has eaten and when he slept. Any problems I've had (such as when their was an issue with payment or with the app) have been dealt with in such a patient and apologetic manner. Our little boy goes in with no trouble and leaves begrudgingly. He speaks about his teachers and friends all week until he returns again and equally importantly is thriving with his learning, including his speech and counting. He is really starting to make stories into his play and I thoroughly believe this is down to him attending this nursery and playing with the amazing teachers and children. They always have such wonderful activities and it is fantastic to see these shared through social media and the app. Thank you all of you you have made my return to work after lockdown so easy!
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Date: February 2018
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