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Serendipity Nursery II # Serendipity Nursery II Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2024) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · The Basildon Upper Academy, Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL · Essex Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Serendipity Nursery II in Basildon, which was registered in 2013, provides full day care for children aged 0 to 4. Located at The Basildon Upper Academy, Wickford Avenue, Basildon SS13 3HL, the nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 7pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The provision is one of three owned by the same provider. The dedicated team of 15 staff members, eight of whom hold early years qualifications at Level 3, are praised for putting children at the centre of everything they do. Children on roll, totalling 83, benefit from an ambitious and rich curriculum that supports them to make exceptional progress. The nursery fosters a joyful and inquisitive environment, ensuring children feel a strong sense of self-worth and learn to regulate their emotions and behaviour effectively. What it's like Managers and staff put children at the centre of everything they do. They have worked hard to embed an ambitious and rich curriculum, which sets clear learning intentions for what they want children to achieve during their time at nursery. This is carefully planned and sequenced to build on what children already know to extend and challenge their learning to the highest level. As a result, all children flourish and make exceptional progress. Ambitious curriculum Exceptional progress Inquisitive learners Strong self-worth Effective safeguarding ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7am until 7pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Serendipity Nursery II Last inspected 30 July 2024 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Managers and staff put children at the centre of everything they do. They have worked hard to embed an ambitious and rich curriculum, which sets clear learning intentions for what they want children to achieve during their time at nursery. This is carefully planned and sequenced to build on what children already know to extend and challenge their learning to the highest level. As a result, all children flourish and make exceptional progress. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff have embedded an ambitious and rich curriculum, leading to exceptional progress for all children. - Children are inquisitive, curious, and highly motivated learners, showing immense curiosity and excitement in exploring activities. - Staff provide gentle guidance, enabling children to understand and regulate their emotions and behaviour, resulting in impeccable conduct. - Children are effective communicators, confident to express their views, and their home languages are celebrated. - The leadership team prioritises children's safety and well-being, actively managing risks and involving children in safety checks. - Staff demonstrate excellent knowledge of their key children and implement a deep understanding of the nursery's curriculum. - Staff well-being is a priority for the management team, fostering a supportive and valued environment. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Inspection #10351622 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255875) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Serendipity Nursery II Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10351622 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255875)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469370) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=serendipity-nursery-ii-ss13-3hl-ey469370) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support to help them join in with activities and make excellent progress in their learning. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to review children’s next steps. EAL / language support The nursery celebrates children's home languages and staff encourage children to speak to their peers in their home language, promoting confidence in communication. ## Parent Reviews of Serendipity Nursery II 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVc-Fm_eiecKRwYLbskFm7C7chjjDISS2VrF3Dc4uCVhFqxVxGsvg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Taylor French 2 years ago All Staff are very polite and very easy to talk to. Highly recommend for your little ones especially if concerns have been raised around there development or suspected ASD. Quite a few Staff members know exactly what there looking for and will advise. I'm very happy with the care my child has been receiving [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqcnUzdXFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c445d0ec52e5:0x297a7caf07715f1f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLATJ69tUuvodms3SGgjkL5P26cYdgp5-YwQcwFrd6vjMreBA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dawn Preston 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncXZmdjB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c445d0ec52e5:0x297a7caf07715f1f) Reviews from Google for Serendipity Nursery II. 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