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Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Whites Farm, Bures Road, COLCHESTER, CO6 2QF · Essex
Number of places
69 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool in Colchester provides a stimulating and enriching Montessori environment where children can thrive and discover their potential. The nursery prioritises outdoor learning through its Forest School programme, encouraging children to explore and connect with nature.

They offer flexible childcare options, including extended hours, and actively support families in navigating various government funding schemes. With a commitment to individualised attention, Pippins aims to create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere that fosters curiosity, independence, and a love for learning in every child.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed by a friendly and nurturing staff team, eager to play and motivated to learn. They explore pumpkins grown in the forest school area and enhance their vocabulary. Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum following the Montessori method, extended to the outdoor area, where children take risks and explore capabilities.

Montessori EducationForest SchoolFlexible HoursGovernment Funding Support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon to Fri: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 4 October 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 are warmly welcomed by a friendly and nurturing staff team, eager to play and motivated to learn. They explore pumpkins grown in the forest school area and enhance their vocabulary. Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum following the Montessori method, extended to the outdoor area, where children take risks and explore capabilities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly welcomed by a friendly and nurturing staff team, who encourage them to explore and learn.
  • Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum following the Montessori method, with activities extended to the outdoor area and forest school.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through collaboration with outside professionals and effective use of additional funding.
  • Leaders promote independence in children, encouraging them to put on coats and shoes, wash hands, and self-serve food.
  • Staff foster children's curiosity and love of learning through a variety of activities, including science experiments.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to build on the support and guidance the newly formed staff team receive, to further embed the nursery ethos and address minor inconsistencies in the intended curriculum.
Inspection #10364397 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Overall, feedback from parents is positive. They feel that their children are making good progress in their learning.

Some parents reflect that recent staff changes have been unsettling for their children and this has had an impact on the quality of the provision. However, they appreciate that the manager is quick to respond when they raise concerns.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff work closely with outside professionals to ensure that children receive appropriate support. Additional funding is used effectively to meet children's individual needs such as purchasing specific resources and providing additional one-to-one support. As a result, all children make good progress from their initial starting points.

Outdoor space

All areas of the curriculum extend to the outdoor area. Children benefit from forest school sessions where staff challenge children to take risks and explore their capabilities while climbing up and down the 'muddy mountain'.

Parent Reviews of Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool

5.0
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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

4 October 2024

Good

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

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