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Little Pumpkins Nursery # Little Pumpkins Nursery in Manningtree Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · The Early Years Unit 2, The Avenue, Manningtree, CO11 2FR · Essex Number of places 55 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Apr 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 Pumpkins Nursery & Pre-Primary offers an exclusive early years and educational childcare experience. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year. They provide a thoughtfully designed selection of nursery sessions to accommodate the unique needs of each family. The environment fosters a joyful and exploratory learning journey for every child, encouraging discovery and engagement. Parents interested in learning more or visiting the welcoming community can easily get in touch with the nursery. What it's like Children enter the nursery with confidence and excitement, forming strong attachments with friendly and nurturing staff. The curriculum is coherently planned and embedded, with staff using familiar stories and rhymes to build on children's knowledge, such as through a bespoke handwashing song. This effectively teaches children good hygiene routines. ## 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.littlepumpkins.org.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am-6pm Monday – Friday 50 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Session types full day Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Pumpkins Nursery Last inspected 19 April 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 enter the nursery with confidence and excitement, forming strong attachments with friendly and nurturing staff. The curriculum is coherently planned and embedded, with staff using familiar stories and rhymes to build on children's knowledge, such as through a bespoke handwashing song. This effectively teaches children good hygiene routines. Inspector highlights - Staff respond exceptionally well to babies' first words and gestures, creating a language-rich environment. - Robust assessment processes are in place, and parents receive daily online and face-to-face updates. - Children's communication and language development are prioritised, with effective targeted interventions for delayed speech and language, and Makaton is taught to aid communication. - Children's physical, social, and emotional well-being is paramount, and they benefit from trips to local parks, beaches, and the library. - Children learn to care for living things, building confidence and compassion by watering plants and growing potatoes in the greenhouse. Areas to develop - 1 develop the opportunities available for staff to share good practice and learn from their colleagues. Inspection #10335391 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246802) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Pumpkins Nursery Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10335391 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246802)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669232) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-pumpkins-nursery-co11-2fr-2669232) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Parents of children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, express overwhelming gratitude for the dedicated staff who go above and beyond to support them and ensure their children's holistic needs are continually and consistently met. Children with delayed speech and language benefit from effective targeted interventions delivered by trained staff. Outdoor space Indoor and outdoor learning environments are well resourced and enticing. Resources are placed at a low level enabling children to fully participate and make choices. Children demonstrate their understanding of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands independently before eating and after playing outdoors. Inspection history Date: April 2024 - May 2024 Good - April 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Pumpkins Nursery ### What outdoor space does Little Pumpkins Nursery have? ### How can Little Pumpkins Nursery be contacted? ### Is Little Pumpkins Nursery a private nursery? ### What is the capacity at Little Pumpkins Nursery? ### Is Little Pumpkins Nursery Ofsted registered? ### When is Little Pumpkins Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Manningtree Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Pumpkins Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Bees Kindergarten Manningtree · CO11 2BN ](/nursery/busy-bees-kindergarten-co11-2bn-ey397961) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Brooklands Young Explorers Manningtree · CO11 1RX ](/nursery/brooklands-young-explorers-co11-1rx-ey368548) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### St Michael's Pre-School Manningtree · CO11 1PZ ](/nursery/st-michael-s-pre-school-co11-1pz-ey449792) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.8 mi ### The Bloom Childcare Group Manningtree · CO11 2UZ ](/nursery/the-bloom-childcare-group-co11-2uz-2841449) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.3 mi ### Lavender Hall Kindergarten Colchester · CO7 6QT ](/nursery/lavender-hall-kindergarten-co7-6qt-251765) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### East Bergholt Young Explorers Colchester · CO7 6QT ](/nursery/east-bergholt-young-explorers-co7-6qt-ey494296) [See all nurseries in Manningtree →](/search?q=Manningtree) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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