--- title: "Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet), a nursery in Benfleet — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Thank you for providing such a fun, loving, and secure environment for him. It’s been a joy to see how smoothly he settled in.\nOur daughter, who also attended this nursery, was just as content from her very first day through to her last.\nWe’re so grateful for all the love, care, and professionalism of the entire team. We truly adore this nursery and the remarkable staff who make it such a special place. We highly recommend this nursery!", "datePublished": "2025-08-27T22:43:08.367317100Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Natalie" }, "reviewBody": "We are so grateful for the ongoing care and support we have received from the warm and caring Purple Lion Team.\nWe have recently returned to the setting for our daughter who has a range of additional needs. Our twins had previously attended here and we were so happy with the support they received to settle into the surroundings. Their key workers played such a vital role in their development and they really thrived due to their warm and personable approach. They really enjoyed the exploration, activity and creativity which was always tailored to support the interests of the children and they flourished here which really supported their transition to school.\nSince our daughter has started, we have been so appreciative for the support they have given to ensure the setting is inclusive and her needs are met. The members of staff have built strong professional relationships with all the outreach therapists who visit regularly onsite and frequently liaise with them. They undertook additional training for her Nasogastric feeding tube and worked again with the relevant teams to ensure they were confident, secure and knowledgeable in this.\nOur daughter has shown so much progression during her time here so far and we are so appreciative for the steps they have taken to welcome, include and support her. She loves attending and we love knowing she is happy and her needs are met.\nThank you to the Purple Lion team for all you do!", "datePublished": "2025-08-27T20:43:24.196064008Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Amanda B" }, "reviewBody": "From the few nurseries my son has been to early on Purple Lion Day Nusery is by far my favourite option for my now 2 boys! From the first time my oldest started going the homely, caring and nurturing environment gave me so much comfort as like all mommies know it can be such a worrying and daunting time leaving your little ones.The child led, play, learning approach whilst still focusing on the EYFS development, growth and learning milestones was exactly what I was after. I can not praise the staff and managers enough for the input in building and growing our young boys but also the effort into their positive relationships with parents/carers of these little ones They truly care about every child and when you collect your child you just feel how important you and your child are to them. My oldest has not ones said or acted out anything but positive things from his experience there. Being from a Safeguarding Educational lead background I have no concerns for my boys safety or their development. My youngest baby just started in the baby room, he was very clingy but from the get go he just settled. He loves being there. That says it all. He loves his little pod naps in the airconned environment which was so welcoming in the lovely hot summer we just had as he gets excema from sweating and this helped so much. Thank you team! This mommy's heart is forever grateful for you🙏", "datePublished": "2025-08-27T19:45:50.588439237Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 2, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "sian grant" }, "reviewBody": "We went to view the nursery for our son (would’ve been joining at 6 months old). We of course spent most of the time in the baby/toddler room. When I asked where my son would sleep, she pointed at these little floor sleep pods (google them). 1. It’s unbelievably unsafe putting a BABY in a pod with no proper sides on the floor with other toddlers wandering about. 2. It’s quite literally advised against using them on lullaby trust, so the fact a registered nursery uses them for small babies is absurd. Another side note, the toddlers that were napping when we went to visit (it was a very hot day) were all borderline drenched in sweat and looked like they were going to overheat.\n\nThe lady who showed us around (assuming the manager) also kept talking about how “learning is for school”. She relentlessly banged on about this. When I asked her prior to this why they had a “good” on their OFSTED report rather than one above, she avoided it for a while then eventually said that it was to do with their level of education (not in those exact words).\n\nThis is my first time ever leaving a review for anywhere but honestly, I would personally look anywhere else. Absolutely not worth your child’s safety if they’re happy sticking a baby on an open edged floor cot in a roasting hot room.", "datePublished": "2025-08-25T13:12:34.763532288Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jodie Connolly" }, "reviewBody": "An absolutely lovely nursery. Ignore the little building front, because it has a big heart. Staff are amazing, esp. the manager - she swung the decision for me to send my son here from age 18 mths old. He has been there nearly 2 years now and he loves it and I know they all care, teach, support and look after him as well as I do.", "datePublished": "2025-06-19T09:12:08.238031713Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-ss7-5ld-2696903#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East of England", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20of%20England" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-ss7-5ld-2696903" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-ss7-5ld-2696903#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which funding entitlements does Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts the universal 15 hours funded entitlement for 3- and 4-year-olds. 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Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) # Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 4.7 (9 parent reviews) · T C C L, 182 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LD · Essex Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Purple Lion Day Nursery in Benfleet, established in 2022, offers a good standard of childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, the nursery provides a cosy and homely environment where staff truly get to know each child and their family, ensuring a smooth transition with tailored settling-in procedures. The management team holds high expectations for both children and staff, demonstrating a passion for quality childcare and learning. Staff carefully observe children's development, planning appropriate next steps for all, including those requiring additional support, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure consistent learning. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise, independently dressing for outdoor play. The curriculum is broad and tailored to individual interests, promoting independence, with opportunities for children to learn about their local community, such as visiting a residential home and participating in litter picking. Parent feedback consistently praises the welcoming, professional, and friendly staff, describing the nursery as a "home-from-home" where they feel fully supported by the "amazing" team. What it's like The management team at Purple Lion Day Nursery has high expectations for children and staff, demonstrating a passion for quality childcare and learning. Children are warmly welcomed by caring staff who invest time in getting to know each child and their family, ensuring a smooth transition to nursery with tailored settling-in procedures. The nursery provides a cosy and homely play environment where staff know the children well, designing learning opportunities around their individual interests and needs. Good Ofsted rating Homely environment Individual interests Supportive staff Outdoor play Community links ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) Last inspected 7 January 2025 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 The management team at Purple Lion Day Nursery has high expectations for children and staff, demonstrating a passion for quality childcare and learning. Children are warmly welcomed by caring staff who invest time in getting to know each child and their family, ensuring a smooth transition to nursery with tailored settling-in procedures. The nursery provides a cosy and homely play environment where staff know the children well, designing learning opportunities around their individual interests and needs. Inspector highlights - Children make continued progress as the quality of teaching is good. - Children are taught how to stay safe and healthy through daily routines and activities. - Babies demonstrate they are very happy and settled, with their individual routines respected and managed. - Staff morale is very good, and they feel valued, supported, and appreciate their work being acknowledged. - Children are offered a broad curriculum tailored to their individual interests, promoting independence. Areas to develop - 1 plan more opportunities in the curriculum to challenge children's thinking to consistently build on what they already know and can do - 2 help staff to strengthen the use of effective questioning skills and give children more time to think and respond to questions and enable them to share their thoughts and ideas. Inspection #10368319 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50267730) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10368319 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50267730)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696903) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-ss7-5ld-2696903) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > All comment on the welcoming, professional but friendly staff. > They comment the nursery provides a 'home-from home' environment. > They feel they can discuss any concerns and are fully supported by the 'amazing' team. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff carefully observe children's development and plan appropriate next steps to help them succeed, including those who require additional support. They understand the importance of working closely with other professionals in education and health to provide a consistent approach to support all children's learning. Outdoor space Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. They excitedly and independently dress in preparation for outdoor play. ## Parent Reviews of Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet) 4.7 (9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLg3gB4YnrlVLQtb-YVggLtmgnMM1HPas9RxeeCghzEfjxk8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kelsey Chatfield 8 months ago From the moment our son joined, we've been genuinely impressed by the nursery’s caring and attentive staff — they truly go above and beyond. Thank you for providing such a fun, loving, and secure environment for him. It’s been a joy to see how smoothly he settled in. Our daughter, who also attended this nursery, was just as content from her very first day through to her last. We’re so grateful for all the love, care, and professionalism of the entire team. We truly adore this nursery and the remarkable staff who make it such a special place. We highly recommend this nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xnNFNUbFJOVTVqYms1TVMydHVjSFJhWWs5Nk5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c58d62567127:0x9d8e19c0bbb2528d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIoVnG6Utix53pDGLHSQ3D953UMF_d6fd0mQJfB1Tad3zhVRw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natalie 8 months ago We are so grateful for the ongoing care and support we have received from the warm and caring Purple Lion Team. We have recently returned to the setting for our daughter who has a range of additional needs. Our twins had previously attended here and we were so happy with the support they received to settle into the surroundings. Their key workers played such a vital role in their development and they really thrived due to their warm and personable approach. They really enjoyed the exploration, activity and creativity which was always tailored to support the interests of the children and they flourished here which really supported their transition to school. Since our daughter has started, we have been so appreciative for the support they have given to ensure the setting is inclusive and her needs are met. The members of staff have built strong professional relationships with all the outreach therapists who visit regularly onsite and frequently liaise with them. They undertook additional training for her Nasogastric feeding tube and worked again with the relevant teams to ensure they were confident, secure and knowledgeable in this. Our daughter has shown so much progression during her time here so far and we are so appreciative for the steps they have taken to welcome, include and support her. She loves attending and we love knowing she is happy and her needs are met. Thank you to the Purple Lion team for all you do! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aWFFsbzFabmRJVEdWcVQzcHhNV0pWTmtKRFJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c58d62567127:0x9d8e19c0bbb2528d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI7_7RDxnHFkUeN6nBs7jUitszuWJayYHVzulchdIVIzY0W2Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amanda B 8 months ago From the few nurseries my son has been to early on Purple Lion Day Nusery is by far my favourite option for my now 2 boys! From the first time my oldest started going the homely, caring and nurturing environment gave me so much comfort as like all mommies know it can be such a worrying and daunting time leaving your little ones.The child led, play, learning approach whilst still focusing on the EYFS development, growth and learning milestones was exactly what I was after. I can not praise the staff and managers enough for the input in building and growing our young boys but also the effort into their positive relationships with parents/carers of these little ones They truly care about every child and when you collect your child you just feel how important you and your child are to them. My oldest has not ones said or acted out anything but positive things from his experience there. Being from a Safeguarding Educational lead background I have no concerns for my boys safety or their development. My youngest baby just started in the baby room, he was very clingy but from the get go he just settled. He loves being there. That says it all. He loves his little pod naps in the airconned environment which was so welcoming in the lovely hot summer we just had as he gets excema from sweating and this helped so much. Thank you team! This mommy's heart is forever grateful for you🙏 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT200MU1sbExWWEpoWmpkVlExcG9ZWEJwTTBkVk0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c58d62567127:0x9d8e19c0bbb2528d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIcXY1IIdf10VWtL5NpzyPNcU0thhv942f1iBbn2S0D2FED_Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) sian grant 8 months ago We went to view the nursery for our son (would’ve been joining at 6 months old). We of course spent most of the time in the baby/toddler room. When I asked where my son would sleep, she pointed at these little floor sleep pods (google them). 1. It’s unbelievably unsafe putting a BABY in a pod with no proper sides on the floor with other toddlers wandering about. 2. It’s quite literally advised against using them on lullaby trust, so the fact a registered nursery uses them for small babies is absurd. Another side note, the toddlers that were napping when we went to visit (it was a very hot day) were all borderline drenched in sweat and looked like they were going to overheat. The lady who showed us around (assuming the manager) also kept talking about how “learning is for school”. She relentlessly banged on about this. When I asked her prior to this why they had a “good” on their OFSTED report rather than one above, she avoided it for a while then eventually said that it was to do with their level of education (not in those exact words). This is my first time ever leaving a review for anywhere but honestly, I would personally look anywhere else. Absolutely not worth your child’s safety if they’re happy sticking a baby on an open edged floor cot in a roasting hot room. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tVd1RUVnNaMFZEZDBWS2MyNUdZM013Um5oTE5rRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c58d62567127:0x9d8e19c0bbb2528d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKOF0ae_GXP4jl6h1DoNeKCOH7FsvqESArBs9yKYVAuGenD9g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jodie Connolly 11 months ago An absolutely lovely nursery. Ignore the little building front, because it has a big heart. Staff are amazing, esp. the manager - she swung the decision for me to send my son here from age 18 mths old. He has been there nearly 2 years now and he loves it and I know they all care, teach, support and look after him as well as I do. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5UmJYcFFWRE5STkVwelNWVTNkbVptYVZGdGRsRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c58d62567127:0x9d8e19c0bbb2528d) Reviews from Google for Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet). 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