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# Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy

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Ofsted: Outstanding

(Nov 2022) 

· 4.2 (5 parent reviews)  · Colchester Academy, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3JL · Essex 

Number of places

37 places

Age range

1–3 yrs

Last inspected

Nov 2022

Local authority

Essex

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Just Imagine Day Nursery in Colchester provides exceptional childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years, fostering their growth and development in a nurturing environment. The nursery prioritises individual attention, providing tailor-made milestone tracking through a specialised online app to keep parents informed of their child's progress, including feeding schedules, nap times, and engagement in stimulating activities.

Dedicated to creating a rich learning experience, the nursery offers well-resourced environments that encourage play, exploration, and critical thinking. Children are motivated to experiment, make decisions, and solve problems, alongside opportunities for peaceful rest and rejuvenation.

The highly trained staff provide outstanding care and education, nurturing each child's unique needs and development to ensure they have the best possible start in life. The nursery also offers flexible "stretched funding hours" to accommodate varied family lifestyles and work commitments, allowing parents to spread their funded childcare hours over an extended period.

Our ethos

Just Imagine Day Nursery is committed to providing a rich learning experience that encourages play, exploration, and critical thinking. They aim to motivate children to experiment, make decisions, and solve problems in well-resourced environments, while also attending to their individual needs and development.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted by friendly and caring staff, who know them and their families well. They eagerly explore the enticing and creatively planned outdoor and indoor environments, feeling safe and relaxed. This 'home-from-home' provision prioritises children's physical, social and emotional well-being.

## Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 

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## Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, 7am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy

Inspection date

Nov 2022

Inspection no.

10251675

Lead inspector

Louisa Taylor

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201325)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605425)

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Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy

Last inspected 1 November 2022 · Louisa Taylor

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 are warmly greeted by friendly and caring staff, who know them and their families well. They eagerly explore the enticing and creatively planned outdoor and indoor environments, feeling safe and relaxed. This 'home-from-home' provision prioritises children's physical, social and emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

-   An ambitious and clear curriculum intent and implementation is embedded securely and consistently across the provision. 
-   Children's emotional well-being is given unquestionable priority, with intelligently designed 'cosy' spaces and a beautifully resourced sensory room. 
-   Children's behaviour and attitudes are exemplary, as they are taught effective strategies for good manners, friendship building, and accepting the needs of others. 
-   Staff model excellent hygiene routines and help children become increasingly independent in their personal needs. 
-   Children consistently use new vocabulary and staff prompt discussions that enable them to communicate effectively. 

Inspection #10251675 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201325)

## What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

> parents express their appreciation for the new experiences that their children are benefitting from, as they take part in the 'borrow a bike scheme'.

> parents compliment this inclusive provision on the remarkable and significant progress their children are making.

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational and/or disabilities (SEND), learn to self-regulate their emotions and express their individual characters in a positive way. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children eagerly explore the enticing and creatively planned outdoor and indoor environments. Children actively learn about the natural world around them; they plant seeds, watch vegetables grow and then harvest them when they are ready to eat. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact that this had on children's learning.

## Parent Reviews of Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy

4.2 

(5) 

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Tanya Newell

7 years ago

Absolutely unprofessional nursery, or should I say day care, cause it’s more like it. My son not only didn’t learn a thing in there, but also was neglected most of the time. He was attending this nursery for 3 weeks. Every single day, I was picking him up and he was top to bottom wet, either because he was jumping in their puddle ( more like with the size of a lake and the greatest feature of their nursery) or because he was not changed after a “wee” accident and that’s during the winter, when the weather was not pleasant at all. Absolutely disgusting! After I stopped him of going there, I asked for his file, so I can see what exactly he was doing there. They sent me 3 pages of a scrap book with him playing in water or with play dough ( pictures from 3 days, not 20 and only 6 days explained of what he was actually doing in there ) That’s it! He’s 3.5 years old and most nurseries are teaching kids the main things preparing them for school, but not them apparently. I made a complaint and I was told that they had some staff changes and because of that everything explained above has happened, but you know what non of this is an excuse, when you leave your children with adults that are supposed to look after them! So I contacted Ofsted, as well. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone ever!

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvajl6cE1REAE!2m1!1s0x47d9051c84da0cdf:0x96a53604fb37a1e1)

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Mehtap Onur

3 years ago

My daughter loves this nursery. Very welcoming staff and lovely environment for the children. They are have a massive garden with loads of equipment for children to have lots of fun. Highly highly recommend.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSOGZDc0t3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9051c84da0cdf:0x96a53604fb37a1e1)

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tasha sanders

5 years ago

2 out of 3 children have attended just imagine so far... They absolutely loved/love it it takes a lot for my boy to settle but with staff help hes now settled and comfortable... The staff go above and beyond to help the kids.. Definitely recommend just imagine to anyone... Keep up thr good work guys

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sheryl west

2 weeks ago

Just Imagine have been so much more than Alfie’s nursery. They’ve been his safe place, his comfort, and his little world of love since he was 9 months old. The staff didn’t just look after him — they gave him the love, compassion, and understanding that every child deserves. They were never “just staff” to me. They felt like family. I used to tell them all the time that we were a team with one goal: to make sure Alfie felt loved, supported, and understood. And that’s exactly what they did, every single day. I don’t have family in the UK, so the nursery became my only real support with anything childcare‑related. They always did everything they could to accommodate little one's needs — and mine — whenever they could. The way the staff worked in sync with me is something I’ll never forget. That kind of trust, communication, and genuine care is rare, and I don’t think I’ll ever find anything quite like it again. We’re relocating now, and leaving has been incredibly hard. If it were up to me, Alfie would have stayed at Just Imagine right up until he started reception. I never had a single complaint about anyone there — not once. They are truly the best at what they do, and I have nothing but love and gratitude for the whole team in Colchester. Thank you for giving my little boy the happiest start he could have had. I will miss all of you.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkUFJVdHJOMXBHVW0xMmJWODJla3R2ZEVJNU9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d9051c84da0cdf:0x96a53604fb37a1e1)

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Emma Sinclair

2 weeks ago

My son attended there for 2 and a half years! I loved the staff and I knew they loved my boy. I was so upset with him having to leave and go to school as they treated him like family! They prepared him well for Reception and grew his curiosity of the world! They're also great at helping children with their emotional regulation. A fantastic team!

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoelFtaDFlRWR6Wm5SaWJqaE1WVUpPY1RsWFQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d9051c84da0cdf:0x96a53604fb37a1e1)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 November 2022

Outstanding 

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201325)

## Frequently asked about Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy

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