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Little Pickles Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
·Riverside House, 19 Chapel Street, Halstead, CO9 2LS · Essex
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Little Pickles Nursery in Halstead, Essex, prioritises creating a nurturing environment where children aged 0 to 5 can flourish. Their educational approach is inspired by "The Curiosity Approach," fostering natural curiosity and a love for learning through hands-on experiences.

The nursery is structured into different age-based rooms: Baby Pickles for infants, Teenie Pickles, Tiny Pickles, and a Pre-Reception group for older children, each tailored to support developmental milestones. They emphasise strong partnerships with parents, offering an open-door policy and daily digital updates on children’s activities and progress.

The facility boasts spacious, well-equipped indoor and outdoor areas designed to encourage exploration and play. They are committed to providing healthy, freshly prepared meals and snacks, catering to various dietary needs.

Little Pickles Nursery aims to be a home away from home, ensuring every child feels valued, secure, and ready for their next educational step.

Our ethos

Little Pickles Nursery's educational approach is inspired by "The Curiosity Approach," aiming to foster natural curiosity and a love for learning through hands-on experiences. They are committed to providing a nurturing, home-away-from-home environment where children feel valued, secure, and ready for their next educational step.

What it's like

Children delight in being in this welcoming, safe and exceptionally well-resourced environment. They are busy and full of excitement at the freedom they have to develop their curiosity. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills and are effectively supported by staff.

Curiosity ApproachAge-specific roomsStrong parent partnershipsSpacious indoor and outdoor areas

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 7.45 am to 6.00 pm, closing only on National Bank Holidays and one week over the Christmas holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Pickles Nursery

Last inspected 16 March 2023

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 delight in being in this welcoming, safe and exceptionally well-resourced environment. They are busy and full of excitement at the freedom they have to develop their curiosity. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills and are effectively supported by staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children delight in being in this welcoming, safe and exceptionally well-resourced environment.
  • Managers are passionate, enthusiastic and committed to providing children with high-quality provision.
  • Staff plan a broad curriculum based on children's starting points, interests and next steps.
  • Staff support children's communication and language well.
  • Staff are proud to be a part of this nursery, work well as a team, and share management ambitions.

Areas to develop

  • 1establish partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to provide the best possible support for their learning and development
  • 2help children to learn about the importance of managing risks by tidying up toys to keep themselves and others safe.
Inspection #10280584 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say their children are making very good progress.

communication is clear, and they are updated and aware of what goes on in the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff place an emphasis on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work in close partnership with a wide range of other professionals to put plans in place to support children to reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy riding new balance bikes, navigating obstacles in the garden. They get in and out of a real boat, pretending to steer it. Children have access to climbing equipment outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: August 2017

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Good

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