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Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2022)
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4.3(9 parent reviews) ·Hazelmere Infant School, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3JP · Essex
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery, located in Colchester, is an outstanding childcare setting registered in 2004. It offers a breathtakingly welcoming environment where children flourish and make exceptional progress.

The nursery is staffed by a team of 17 dedicated individuals, 14 of whom hold at least a level 2 early years qualification. The management team is highly inspirational, focusing on providing outstanding care and teaching, with children at the heart of everything.

Their commitment to continuous professional development ensures staff are knowledgeable and passionate, creating a strong and cohesive team. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round (excluding bank holidays), with sessions from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, providing full-day care for children aged 0 to 4.

Parents consistently praise the nursery for going "above and beyond" and for the compassionate support offered by staff.

What it's like

Children flourish and make exceptional progress at this outstanding nursery. The environment is breathtakingly welcoming for children and their families, with children excitedly arriving and settling with ease. They become engrossed in the superb learning opportunities and show curiosity and self-confidence. Children immerse themselves in their learning and are exceptionally well supported and challenged by skilful, knowledgeable staff, often leading their own learning, for example, showing fascination with insects and bees.

Outstanding EducationPassionate StaffWelcoming EnvironmentExceptional ProgressInspirational Leadership

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round (except for bank holidays). Sessions are from 6.30am until 6.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery

Last inspected 10 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish and make exceptional progress at this outstanding nursery. The environment is breathtakingly welcoming for children and their families, with children excitedly arriving and settling with ease. They become engrossed in the superb learning opportunities and show curiosity and self-confidence. Children immerse themselves in their learning and are exceptionally well supported and challenged by skilful, knowledgeable staff, often leading their own learning, for example, showing fascination with insects and bees.

Inspector highlights

  • Children flourish and make exceptional progress in this outstanding nursery.
  • The environment is breathtakingly welcoming for children and their families.
  • Staff are passionate about everything they do, and children excitedly arrive and settle with ease.
  • Children immerse themselves in learning, exceptionally supported and challenged by skilful, knowledgeable staff.
  • The management team is truly inspirational, dedicated to providing outstanding care and teaching.
  • The nursery culture ensures the challenging curriculum is planned and implemented across all areas of learning.
  • Babies thrive outdoors, developing physical skills and investigating exciting activities.
  • Parents are extremely appreciative of the nursery, saying staff go "above and beyond".
  • Children demonstrate enthusiasm to learn and exhibit excellent behaviour, showing kindness and learning to regulate emotions.
  • The nursery has established positive links with outside agencies and supports new settings by sharing its excellent practice.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with high priority given to protecting children from harm.
Inspection #10233654 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery provides an inclusive environment where all children, including those requiring additional support and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve the best possible outcomes and are well-prepared for their future learning.

Outdoor space

Babies relish their time outdoors, developing physical skills like climbing with the support of attentive staff and thriving in the fresh air while investigating activities.

Parent Reviews of Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery

4.3
(9)
Jordan Surety
8 months ago

My daughter has just started here and the level of commitment and communication is second to none! When my son went to nursery we never knew what happened through his day.. however here my daughter has come out with a run day with what she’s been up too along with a collection of photos and description of what she’s done on her first day! Everyone is so lovely and I haven’t met anyone who’s not super happy and smiley! I’ll recommend this nursery to the highest of people I will shout it from the rooftops I’m so happy that after moving to a complete different area that I chose this nursery for my daughter!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • November 2022Outstanding
  • March 2017Outstanding
  • June 2013Good
  • November 2009Outstanding

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