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Spring - Seesaw

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(14 parent reviews)
·Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL · Essex
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Spring - Seesaw in Braintree, CM7 5UL, is a childcare setting that recently received a 'Good' overall rating from Ofsted on July 18, 2024. The nursery has demonstrated its commitment to children's safety and welfare by proactively addressing past concerns.

Following notifications from the provider in late 2025 and early 2026 regarding safety, safeguarding, behaviour support, and suitability of premises, Ofsted conducted a regulatory telephone call on February 9, 2026. The provider had already taken immediate corrective actions.

These included fitting finger guards on all doors, installing secure door stoppers, and reviewing all risk assessments with additional staff training on dynamic risk assessment and supervision. These measures were implemented to reduce the risk of children injuring themselves and ensure a safe play environment.

Spring - Seesaw remains registered with Ofsted, having rectified the identified issues.

Safety measures implementedRisk assessments reviewedStaff training completed
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Spring - Seesaw

Last inspected 18 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • Fit finger guards to all doors.
  • Install secure door stoppers.
  • Review all risk assessments with additional training on dynamic risk assessment and supervision.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider took immediate corrective actions to ensure children's safety.
  • Finger guards were fitted to all doors.
  • Secure door stoppers were installed.
  • Staff completed a review of all risk assessments, with additional training on dynamic risk assessment and supervision.
  • These measures reduce the risk of children injuring themselves on doors.
  • Staff can identify and manage hazards effectively.
  • Children can play and move around safely within the setting.
Inspection #10351802 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Spring - Seesaw

5.0
(14)
Michelle Ellis
a year ago

Such a great nursery. Highly recommended. The staff are amazing. Fabulous for children with special needs & learning disabilities too. The best nursery around. Such a relaxed and well organised environment for the little ones.

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lisa pocock
5 years ago

Wouldn't send my children anywhere else. Amazing staff and amazing environment. Friendly, helpful and committed to ensuring the children are happy and healthy. My children love nursery so much and are so happy they still get yo go to after school club. Love this nursery and all the people who work here.

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Stacie Frost
5 years ago

Both my girls are in spring seesaw an both my girls love there nursery an there teachers an everything the lady's do here for our children is remarkable even more so now with covid regulations a great setting xxx

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Kenneth McLaughlin
2 years ago

The best place to have your child go, All the staff there are amazing and brilliant with the kids, My Daughter loves going there and enjoys all the activities, As a parent we want the best and a good stepping stone in to learning then I would highly suggest looking at bringing your child here big big Thank you to all staff at the nursery for all your hard work

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Patricia Santos
4 years ago

Amazing. Everyone is very kind , and lovely with our kids. Elaine and Michelle are very very special ❤. But everyone is absolutely amazing

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: May 2018

  • July 2024Good
  • May 2018Inadequate

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