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Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery # Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · Bishops Park College, Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8BE · Essex Number of places 75 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery, located in Clacton-on-Sea, provides childcare for children from birth to four years old. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year, between 8 am and 6 pm. The setting focuses on creating a happy and secure environment where children can settle quickly and approach staff for support and to share their ideas. The nursery emphasises strong partnerships with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate assistance and make good progress. They also maintain close connections with local schools, facilitating smooth transitions for children starting reception. Staff conduct regular observations and assessments of children's play, sharing these with parents to celebrate achievements. The curriculum incorporates learning about different cultures and celebrations to foster respect and appreciation for individuality. The management team utilises action plans to continuously review and enhance current practices. The nursery's staff are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Early Years Professional status or other relevant early years qualifications. What it's like Children enjoy their nursery experiences and are greeted by friendly staff who help them start their day positively. Children quickly settle, engaging in fun, freely chosen play and learning both indoors and outdoors, taking some risks in the well-equipped gardens. Babies receive warm, affectionate care, and older children guide much of their own play. Good Ofsted rating Strong parent partnerships Supports SEND children Cultural awareness curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.littlepalsnursery.co.uk/EYR%20Inspection%20Report.pdf) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 50 weeks a year Staff 14 childcare staff, 2 with Early Years Professional status, 10 with level 2 and above qualifications Age range 0-4 Session types Full day care ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10332428 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243493)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395827) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.littlepalsnursery.co.uk/EYR%20Inspection%20Report.pdf) Bishops Park College, Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8BE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.11992/51.7923/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Clacton-on-Sea - [Day nurseries in Clacton-on-Sea](/search?q=Clacton-on-Sea) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-pals-childrens-centre-nursery-co16-8be-ey395827) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Last inspected 28 February 2024 Safeguarding effective 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 enjoy their nursery experiences and are greeted by friendly staff who help them start their day positively. Children quickly settle, engaging in fun, freely chosen play and learning both indoors and outdoors, taking some risks in the well-equipped gardens. Babies receive warm, affectionate care, and older children guide much of their own play. Inspector highlights - The nursery is one of three linked settings, with effective support from a team of directors, and staff speak highly of opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills. - Recent changes to room organisation and curriculum planning have created more effective use of space and improved delivery. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with the management team and staff supporting the whole family through initiatives like communal food distribution. - Staff effectively encourage children to develop strong communication and language skills through conversation, pertinent questions, and singing songs and rhymes. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively, implementing individual plans and seeking guidance from external professionals. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen arrangements for staff to learn from each other to create a consistently strong team and make certain that the curriculum intent and implementation are firmly embedded across the nursery - 2 develop further the arrangements to focus the support for children's understanding of mathematics so that they benefit from increased opportunities to progress more rapidly in this area of their learning. Inspection #10332428 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243493) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents who shared their views of the nursery during the inspection speak highly of the staff and management. They comment that they receive effective support and that their children are making good progress in their learning and development." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. They put in place individual plans for these children and seek guidance and support from professionals outside of the nursery, such as speech and language therapists. Additional funding is used to provide strengthened support and resources to help close any identified gaps in children's development. Outdoor space Older children guide much of their own play and learning as they confidently move between the indoor and outdoor environments. Children are able to take some risks in their play, helping them to gain a better understanding of what is safe, especially in the well-equipped gardens. Inspection history Date: March 2010 - February 2024 Good - June 2022 Good - July 2019 Good - February 2016 Good - September 2013 Requires improvement - March 2013 Good - March 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery ### How did Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What are the main strengths at Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery? ### Is Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery a private nursery? ### How does Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the capacity at Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Clacton-on-Sea Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Pals Forest School Clacton · CO16 8DU ](/nursery/little-pals-forest-school-co16-8du-2736119) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 3JH ](/nursery/chestnut-grove-kindergarten-co15-3jh-ey408264) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Chase Clacton Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 3QL ](/nursery/the-chase-clacton-co15-3ql-ey492976) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 6DD 5.0(27 reviews) ](/nursery/clacton-montessori-day-nursery-preschool-co15-6dd-ey461712) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### St Osyth Preschool and Nursery Clacton-on-Sea · CO16 8EW ](/nursery/st-osyth-preschool-and-nursery-cic-co16-8ew-ey451581) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### The Chase Holland Park Clacton on Sea · CO15 6NG ](/nursery/the-chase-holland-park-co15-6ng-ey493102) [See all nurseries in Clacton-on-Sea →](/search?q=Clacton-on-Sea) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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