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Monarchs Childcare (88)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
·88 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BZ · Thurrock
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Thurrock

About this day nursery

Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88) in Grays, RM17 6BZ, registered in 2016, provides outstanding care for children aged 0-2 years. The nursery employs 15 practitioners, 14 of whom hold qualifications at Level 2 or 3 and above, including a provider with qualified teacher status and a master's degree.

The nursery operates Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, all year round excluding bank holidays, offering full day care. The stimulating and well-organised layout of rooms encourages exploration and curiosity, complemented by a newly developed garden for fresh air and physical play.

The highly skilled practitioners focus on teaching fundamental skills for life, such as independence and self-care, and implement a sequenced, innovative curriculum. This includes opportunities for children to experience the wider community, learn about habitats, and observe the life cycle of a caterpillar.

The setting also provides funded early education for two-year-old children, ensuring a nurturing and exceptional environment where children can thrive.

What it's like

Children are cared for in a nurturing and exceptional manner. Highly skilled practitioners meet the needs of children, ensuring the care provided is of exemplary quality. They acknowledge each child's uniqueness and ensure children are equally included in all experiences. The calming and positive atmosphere promotes well-being for both children and practitioners.

Nurturing environmentExceptional careSkilled practitionersSequenced curriculumStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am until 7pm, all year round apart from bank holidays

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Monarchs Childcare (88)

Last inspected 19 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are cared for in a nurturing and exceptional manner. Highly skilled practitioners meet the needs of children, ensuring the care provided is of exemplary quality. They acknowledge each child's uniqueness and ensure children are equally included in all experiences. The calming and positive atmosphere promotes well-being for both children and practitioners.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are cared for in a nurturing and exceptional manner by highly skilled practitioners who meet their individual needs.
  • The stimulating and well-organised layout of rooms enables children to explore safely and spark their curiosity.
  • The curriculum is sequenced, innovative, and well planned for babies and young children, offering opportunities out in the community.
  • Practitioners teach children fundamental skills such as putting on their shoes and keeping themselves clean, fostering independence.
  • Babies are highly curious and show awe and wonder, experimenting with sounds and engaging with practitioners.
  • The leadership team sets high expectations and provides strong support and training for staff.
  • Partnerships with parents are excellent, with families included in activities and regular meetings.
  • The nutritious menu provided at the nursery is warmly welcomed by parents.
Inspection #10344311 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The newly developed garden offers a space for fresh air and physical play. Babies who are starting to walk are exceptionally well supported.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

19 July 2024

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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