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I viewed so many and my son went to 4 nursery’s before finding this one and something wasn’t right for us in each setting but this nursery is OUTSTANDING in every aspect.. the manger Sarah and the girls who work there are absolute gems to say the least not only they are caring and compassionate with my boy but with me aswell, reassuring me and making sure I was ok I honestly can’t put in words to say how much I loved this setting. They deserve so much recognition for how hard they work how person centered they really are. Thank you thank you for being the best nursery for us!! I wish this school all the best in the future and I hope Sarah and all the girls have the best life in the future. Forever thankful to have found you all.", "datePublished": "2023-07-21T21:10:22.326224Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Shane Patel" }, "reviewBody": "rude staff and serious safe guarding issue there when I visited", "datePublished": "2023-06-21T14:01:57.114931Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "charlie pavey" }, "datePublished": "2022-04-18T22:59:53.592941Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-clacton-co15-3ql-ey492976#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": "The Chase Clacton", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-clacton-co15-3ql-ey492976" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-clacton-co15-3ql-ey492976#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who works at The Chase Clacton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The team includes an area manager, a manager, a deputy manager, a room manager, nursery practitioners, and apprentices. 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The Chase Clacton # The Chase Clacton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Gospel Hall, Cambridge Road, Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 3QL · Essex Number of places 29 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 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 The Chase Nursery Clacton is situated in the centre of Clacton at 21 Cambridge Road, housed in a former chapel, which provides an expansive and adaptable environment for a stimulating sensory nursery experience. The facility has capacity for 29 children at any given time, catering to those aged from two up to five years old. The nursery prides itself on its well-equipped spaces and a dedicated team of highly qualified staff members. All staff either hold childcare qualifications or are actively pursuing them, and regularly participate in a variety of training courses, including First Aid, Child Protection, and SENCO. The nursery prioritises the safety of children, aiming for all staff to be paediatric first aid trained and ensuring defibrillators are available on-site. Funding options are available for eligible children aged two to five years, including 15 and 30 hours funding. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. What it's like Children are at the centre of this nurturing nursery, arriving happily and greeted by energetic staff. They confidently make their own choices in learning and benefit from imaginative outdoor play. Staff effectively manage children's behaviour and foster high levels of curiosity and concentration. Well-equipped spaces Highly qualified staff Sensory nursery experience Paediatric first aid trained staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/chasenursery/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Staff 8 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Chase Clacton Last inspected 8 June 2023 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 at the centre of this nurturing nursery, arriving happily and greeted by energetic staff. They confidently make their own choices in learning and benefit from imaginative outdoor play. Staff effectively manage children's behaviour and foster high levels of curiosity and concentration. Inspector highlights - Children are at the centre of this nurturing nursery. - Children benefit greatly from opportunities to explore, imagine and investigate outdoors. - Children demonstrate high levels of independence. - Children demonstrate secure early mathematical knowledge. - Staff know children very well and monitor progress effectively resulting in good progress for all children, including those with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to ensure that children are given time to share their own views or ideas during activities - 2 improve the organisation of group activities and teaching to provide quieter children with more support in their learning. Inspection #10289307 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222773) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Chase Clacton Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10289307 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222773)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492976) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thechasenursery.co.uk/page/clacton/) Gospel Hall, Cambridge Road, Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 3QL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.15073/51.79689/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Clacton-On-Sea - [Day nurseries in Clacton-On-Sea](/search?q=Clacton-On-Sea) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-chase-clacton-co15-3ql-ey492976) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents highlight that they feel well supported by staff. > They share that their child's development has progressed significantly since attending the nursery. > Parents describe the nursery as 'fantastic' and 'amazing' and outline that staff genuinely care for the children. > They explain that the staff provide them with activities and ideas to support their child's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Staff demonstrate an incredibly enthusiastic approach to outdoor learning. Children benefit greatly from opportunities to explore, imagine and investigate. ## Parent Reviews of The Chase Clacton 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIPwwiZHhWb46F-yFovojB99GfiDbkgzd9cm8oR2x5wcI6aHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bernadette Mccann 2 years ago CLACTON NURSERY - thank you for taking care of my son, keeping him safe and making sure he progressed beyond what I could ask for. I viewed so many and my son went to 4 nursery’s before finding this one and something wasn’t right for us in each setting but this nursery is OUTSTANDING in every aspect.. the manger Sarah and the girls who work there are absolute gems to say the least not only they are caring and compassionate with my boy but with me aswell, reassuring me and making sure I was ok I honestly can’t put in words to say how much I loved this setting. They deserve so much recognition for how hard they work how person centered they really are. Thank you thank you for being the best nursery for us!! I wish this school all the best in the future and I hope Sarah and all the girls have the best life in the future. Forever thankful to have found you all. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKemVTUU9REAE!2m1!1s0x47d96cd32f691e31:0x560d97c2a0b5e0e1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLBwddRcI4YrX_A_wU_XbmJjMbNiVbXmfpDZf3ibC6FElZoOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shane Patel 2 years ago rude staff and serious safe guarding issue there when I visited [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKbExuQ2NnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d96cd32f691e31:0x560d97c2a0b5e0e1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUL3cXFxx2Xsr8PdN1vA-wnutRjUlbTbckh-KD6YxrI7vr5NKA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) charlie pavey 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyLXQ2Wk5REAE!2m1!1s0x47d96cd32f691e31:0x560d97c2a0b5e0e1) Reviews from Google for The Chase Clacton. 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