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St Osyth Preschool and Nursery # St Osyth Preschool and Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 64 Mill Street, St. Osyth, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 8EW · Essex Number of places 44 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Osyth Preschool and Nursery CIC, established in 2012, is a welcoming childcare setting located in Clacton-on-Sea. This full-day care nursery, operating as a community interest company, provides a nurturing environment where children are greeted by friendly and attentive staff who know each child well, fostering a sense of belonging from the moment they arrive. The nursery values real-life resources and offers a meaningful learning experience, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play and developing a love for nature. Children enthusiastically engage in activities like growing their own raspberries and proudly share their problem-solving ideas, demonstrating the staff's passion and effective support for critical thinking. With 20 dedicated childcare staff members, the setting provides comprehensive care, supporting children's emotional well-being and ensuring they make strong bonds with staff through bespoke settling-in sessions and a consistent key-person system. St Osyth Preschool and Nursery CIC operates Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year, from 8am until 6pm, accommodating children aged 1 to 4 years old, with a total of 44 places and 86 children on roll, ensuring a vibrant and engaging learning space. What it's like Children enthusiastically enter the nursery and are greeted by friendly and nurturing staff who know children so well, immediately feeling a sense of inclusion. Less confident children feel safe from the start, developing kind behaviours and a sense of belonging. The nursery offers a meaningful learning environment with real-life resources, where outdoor play is highly valued, fostering a love of nature. Nurturing staff Outdoor play Strong bonds Critical thinking Good hygiene ## Key facts Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Osyth Preschool and Nursery Last inspected 26 June 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children enthusiastically enter the nursery and are greeted by friendly and nurturing staff who know children so well, immediately feeling a sense of inclusion. Less confident children feel safe from the start, developing kind behaviours and a sense of belonging. The nursery offers a meaningful learning environment with real-life resources, where outdoor play is highly valued, fostering a love of nature. Inspector highlights - Children enthusiastically enter the nursery and are greeted by friendly and nurturing staff who know children so well. - This cheerful home-from-home nursery with real-life resources offers a meaningful learning environment. - Outdoor play is highly valued, and children develop a love of nature. - Staff effectively support children's development of critical thinking and problem solving. - Babies and children make swift and secure bonds with the staff who offer bespoke settling-in sessions. - The management team and staff have a clear understanding of the curriculum intent and implement this effectively. - Planning and assessments are robust and any gaps in children's learning are identified swiftly, and appropriate support put in place. - Parents applaud the daily face-to-face and online communication they receive about their child's day. They praise the approachable and enthusiastic staff. Areas to develop - 1 Build on staff's already high expectations for encouraging positive behaviours, by consistently supporting children to recognise the impact their actions have on others. Inspection #10351721 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253671) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Osyth Preschool and Nursery Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10351721 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253671)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451581) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-osyth-preschool-and-nursery-cic-co16-8ew-ey451581) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Planning and assessments are robust and any gaps in children's learning are identified swiftly, and appropriate support put in place. Collaborative working with parents and outside agencies, ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make rapid progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Outdoor play is highly valued, and children develop a love of nature. Children actively engage in outdoor activities, such as proudly showing visitors raspberries they are growing and sharing ideas they have implemented to prevent slugs from eating them. Inspection history Date: May 2013 - June 2024 Good - November 2015 Good - November 2014 Requires improvement - December 2013 Requires improvement - May 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about St Osyth Preschool and Nursery ### Does St Osyth Preschool and Nursery take babies? ### How is St Osyth Preschool and Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### Does St Osyth Preschool and Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What stands out in St Osyth Preschool and Nursery’s care and teaching? ### How does St Osyth Preschool and Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is St Osyth Preschool and Nursery working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in CLACTON-ON-SEA Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Osyth Preschool and Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Munchkins Nursery and Pre School Colchester · CO7 0AB 5.0(68 reviews) ](/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-co7-0ab-2621339) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Brightlingsea Playcentre Brightlingsea · CO7 0NL ](/nursery/brightlingsea-playcentre-co7-0nl-ey539971) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Clacton-on-Sea · CO16 8BE ](/nursery/little-pals-childrens-centre-nursery-co16-8be-ey395827) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Little Pals Forest School Clacton · CO16 8DU ](/nursery/little-pals-forest-school-co16-8du-2736119) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.2 mi ### Ladybirds Pre-School Colchester · CO7 8HQ ](/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-co7-8hq-ey436427) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 3JH ](/nursery/chestnut-grove-kindergarten-co15-3jh-ey408264) [See all nurseries in CLACTON-ON-SEA →](/search?q=CLACTON-ON-SEA) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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