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Little Pickles Nursery # Little Pickles Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Approach Age-specific rooms Strong parent partnerships Spacious indoor and outdoor areas ## Pricing & funding 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 →](https://www.littlepicklesnurseryessex.co.uk/contact-us/) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Pickles Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280584 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214442)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491686) 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 ](https://www.littlepicklesnurseryessex.co.uk/contact-us/) Riverside House, 19 Chapel Street, Halstead, CO9 2LS [© 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#/0.63546/51.94533/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Halstead - [Day nurseries in Halstead](/search?q=Halstead) - [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-pickles-nursery-co9-2ls-ey491686) 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 - 1 establish partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to provide the best possible support for their learning and development - 2 help children to learn about the importance of managing risks by tidying up toys to keep themselves and others safe. Inspection #10280584 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214442) ## 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 2023 Good - August 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Pickles Nursery ### What ages of children does Little Pickles Nursery look after? ### What kind of childcare setting is Little Pickles Nursery? ### How did Little Pickles Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Little Pickles Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Halstead Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Pickles Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### The Park Nursery Halstead · CO9 1ET ](/nursery/the-park-nursery-co9-1et-2772586) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### The Barn Nursery School Halstead · CO9 1QY 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-co9-1qy-ey490758) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.3 mi ### Dalemor Explorer Nursery Colchester · CO6 2NS ](/nursery/dalemor-explorer-nursery-co6-2ns-2805369) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### Scallywags Day Nursery Braintree · CM7 5JY ](/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-cm7-5jy-650124) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool Colchester · CO6 2QF ](/nursery/pippins-day-nursery-and-preschool-co6-2qf-2682935) [See all nurseries in Halstead →](/search?q=Halstead) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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