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Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange # Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · The Kent View Road Community Centre, Kent View Road, Vange, SS16 4JX · Essex Number of places 22 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Just Imagine Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from 9 months to 4 years old can grow, learn, and explore. The nursery provides exceptional care and education, led by highly trained teams dedicated to supporting each child's unique development. They utilise a specialised online app to keep parents informed of their child's milestones, including feeding and nap schedules and engagement in enriching activities. The carefully designed spaces encourage children to think, experiment, problem-solve, and also rest. While government funding is available to offset childcare costs, additional fees may apply for essentials such as meals, nappies, wipes, sun cream, trips, and extracurricular activities. The nursery is committed to giving every child the best possible start in life, fostering a love for learning in a fun and supportive atmosphere. What it's like Staff at this exceptional nursery transform lives for children. They have developed an ambitious and highly effective curriculum that supports all areas of learning, tailored to individual children's needs, including those with SEND. There is a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, nurturing empathy, kindness, and respectful relationships. Childcare funding specialist Online milestone tracking app ## 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 Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange Last inspected 5 August 2025 · Clare Ford 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 Staff at this exceptional nursery transform lives for children. They have developed an ambitious and highly effective curriculum that supports all areas of learning, tailored to individual children's needs, including those with SEND. There is a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, nurturing empathy, kindness, and respectful relationships. Inspector highlights - Inspirational leaders demonstrate a strong and clear vision for what they want children to learn through a bespoke and thoughtfully designed curriculum. - Children benefit from consistently high-quality teaching that is responsive, nurturing, and sharply focused on their individual learning needs. - Expert staff are highly skilled in extending children's thinking and language through rich, play-based interactions. - Specialist staff work extremely closely with families and external professionals to offer tailored support to children with SEND. - Equality and inclusion are central to the curriculum, promoting positive attitudes towards difference and diversity. Inspection #10378181 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286491) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10378181 Lead inspector Clare Ford Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286491)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482681) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=just-imagine-day-nursery-ltd-vange-ss16-4jx-ey482681) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Children are described as becoming more confident and independent. > Parents note specific improvements in communication and sharing skills. > They describe children as being 'thoroughly excited' to be starting school and attribute this to the excellent preparation from the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This includes the most disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Specialist staff work extremely closely with families and external professionals to offer tailored support to children with SEND. Strategies are shared and reviewed regularly. The nursery values professional input and uses it to enhance the provision and outcomes for children. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions, both inside and outdoors. The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation of an outdoor activity. ## Parent Reviews of Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU2jofwkGLT4f1qSjC-NvFyLGvidUjN7Bsq6ZFuI82-HUhZSCXA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Carina Pires Ferreira 10 months ago Super friendly and welcoming staff. The nursery is cozy, and the environment is lovely. Kids seem happy and well taking care of. Definitely a great for childcare [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tVMGJXWjFWeTFJTUhCck9UaDVjV2hwZERGUGFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c431211fecdd:0x34ec83a7c56f548c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVWfLRoRfWwfbOME2mwVwmK8CwVJM6Mtr5wFgbukXr0KY74_xkA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicoleta- Laura 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTdGZ5RTFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c431211fecdd:0x34ec83a7c56f548c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocICFLp62JKWLoCxZzLXFTiOA12G2bQVaFVncCp8-dS50H7UJw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Karina Townsend 3 weeks ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1eVZ6SXhkbG8xYXkxbll6bDBka1oxT0V0U1IyYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c431211fecdd:0x34ec83a7c56f548c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJyOiTMxd-1mlW0_qq3nnncvSuVNt6BmI-4gNJGpKpW-OfGJQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicola Whitelock 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21acE0ycE1Na2w0UVUxWGVqbHpUSEZXVG1KU1NHYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c431211fecdd:0x34ec83a7c56f548c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVJq_-cEoyKTC9-MMUSy2hmP04SXF4wkQbCAS0UGlEiLeNcPPFQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Seth 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpcDlpVlNREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8c431211fecdd:0x34ec83a7c56f548c) Reviews from Google for Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange. 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