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Monarchs Childcare (64)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.1(7 parent reviews) ·64 Whitehall Lane, Grays, RM17 6SH · Thurrock
Number of places
70 places
Age range
3–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Thurrock

About this day nursery

Monarchs Childcare, located in Grays, Essex, is a comprehensive childcare centre designed to cater to children from three months of age and upwards. The centre boasts spacious, bright, and vibrantly coloured playrooms equipped with a mix of modern and traditional resources, including interactive whiteboards on every floor to enhance learning.

A key feature of Monarchs Childcare is the presence of qualified teachers in every area, ensuring that children receive a high standard of education to prepare them for school. The nursery adopts a child-centred approach, fostering the development of creativity, individuality, and self-confidence, all while upholding the highest standards of nursery care.

The facility is divided into different classes based on age, including Buckingham Class for infants to two-year-olds, Sandringham Class for two to three-year-olds, and Balmoral and Kensington Classes for three to five-year-olds. Parents are encouraged to visit the centre and can arrange a show-around to experience the environment firsthand.

Our ethos

Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of nursery care.

What it's like

Children enter the nursery confidently and are greeted by kind and friendly staff. They quickly become engrossed in imaginary games or building with construction toys. Children are well-behaved, share resources, and learn to regulate their emotions with expert staff support.

Qualified teachersChild-centred approachSpacious playrooms

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am until 7pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Monarchs Childcare (64)

Last inspected 28 March 2023 · Lynn Hughes

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 confidently and are greeted by kind and friendly staff. They quickly become engrossed in imaginary games or building with construction toys. Children are well-behaved, share resources, and learn to regulate their emotions with expert staff support.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and the senior management team have worked hard since the last inspection to address identified weaknesses.
  • The senior management team meets regularly to review all aspects of the nursery and to carry out rigorous audits of daily practices and procedures.
  • Parents speak highly of the staff and feel their children are very well cared for.
  • Children who require additional help are well supported, and staff have close links with other professionals.
  • Children enjoy exploring mathematics through a wide range of resources and activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to recognise when children can do more for themselves and develop the skills needed to become independent
  • 2continue to build on the strategies in place to enhance staff practice further, to promote high-quality and consistently strong teaching.
Inspection #10260686 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents spoken to at the time of the inspection speak highly of the staff. They feel that their children are very well cared for and like the fact that staff are on hand to speak to them whenever they need to.

Parents enjoy using the online system, which they say enables them to be kept well informed of their child's day.

They find it a useful platform for giving feedback or sharing comments with the nursery staff and the management team.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who require additional help are well supported. Staff have close links with other professionals, and support parents to access funding and assistance to help children to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities to explore outdoors every day in one of the two garden areas. They identify birds and insects, explore sand, and learn about balance while walking on old tyres.

Parent Reviews of Monarchs Childcare (64)

4.1
(7)
Myrofora Iordanidou
7 years ago

The nursery is so good, all the teachers kind, helpful and they have a great communication with the children. My son was going here for two years and he was so sad when he left for the "big school". He learnt too many things and I am grateful for the time that they spent to welcome him every day, because at first he was really upset for leaving me. Thank you!

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Agop Kalugyan
3 years ago

If you looking for the best nursery for your kid you are in the right place!!! My Daughter Alice was so sad to know will go to the big school next year and that is her last day with her best teachers and friends in the same time. Every single day after the nursery she explained what the exactly teach her. Her favourite teachers was Miss Joise,Miss Beka and of course Miss Tony :) (Hope I spell the names right) What I’m thinking,they care about the kids.Not doing that because is the job and need the money for pay the bills.They love the job and they are very happy with the kids around them. They always explain what they eat and how was the day. They make special party for the last day in the nursery and was great and very funny. Well done!!! We are so happy to leave you our Daughter to teach her so many things. Many Thanks Anastasiya and Agop Kalugyan :)

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Ram Srinivas
3 years ago

This nursery doesn't maintain the standards of cleanliness. They won't take so much care of the child. My child will be coming with a runny nose and so much dirt on her which they don't mind cleaning with a simple wet tissue. However with the timings and the child school days they are very strict which is weird. Would not recommend this day care.

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Debbie Cox
8 years ago

told us they had loads of experience with children with special needs but couldn't look after our son.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: August 2018

  • March 2023Good
  • October 2022Inadequate
  • August 2018Good

Frequently asked about Monarchs Childcare (64)

About the setting

Monarchs Childcare Ltd registered in 2016. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with eight holding appropriate early years qualifications. The provider, who is also the manager, holds qualified teacher status and a masters degree in education. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, 7am until 7pm, all year round, and also offers an out-of-school and holiday club. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY500097
Registered person
Monarchs Childcare Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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