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The Little Bears Nursery # The Little Bears Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2HS · Essex Number of places 60 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Little Bears Nursery in Chelmsford, CM3 2HS, provides a nurturing environment for children, focusing on offering flexible childcare solutions for families. They aim to support parents by providing various funding options, including government-backed schemes, and structuring invoices to spread costs evenly throughout the year. The nursery emphasises a rich and stimulating programme that includes daily home-cooked meals, educational trips, PE lessons, and targeted interventions like Talk Boost. They also incorporate external activities, music, and video licenses, along with investing in software packages and Tapestry subscriptions to enhance learning and communication with parents. The nursery ensures ongoing investment in new resources to provide a high-quality educational experience while clearly outlining the charges for consumables and additional activities, which are not covered by government funding. What it's like Children arrive happily and are eager to learn, building strong bonds with staff and showing genuine affection. They are confident in the well-organised nursery, supported from a young age to do things for themselves and making their own play choices from a variety of activities. Children move confidently between play areas, engaging in purposeful play indoors and outdoors with resources that encourage curiosity. Flexible funding options Daily home-cooked meals Educational trips and activities ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers structured funded sessions over 38 weeks per year, with annual fees invoiced in equal monthly installments. Funded hours cover basic provision, while optional daily charges apply for meals and consumables. Standard day rates apply for any additional non-funded hours. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Funding is delivered over 38 weeks per year. - Total annual fees are spread evenly across consistent monthly invoices. - Ad-hoc sessions are invoiced separately. - A retainer is charged during unfunded weeks, requiring a minimum of two sessions. - Funded sessions exclude consumables and food, which incur extra daily charges unless parents opt out. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Little Bears Nursery Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10191553 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174330)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561830) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-little-bears-nursery-cm3-2hs-ey561830) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Little Bears Nursery Last inspected 12 November 2021 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 Children arrive happily and are eager to learn, building strong bonds with staff and showing genuine affection. They are confident in the well-organised nursery, supported from a young age to do things for themselves and making their own play choices from a variety of activities. Children move confidently between play areas, engaging in purposeful play indoors and outdoors with resources that encourage curiosity. Inspector highlights - Partnerships with parents are good, and they become involved in their children's learning, receiving regular updates from staff. - Children have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to join in activities, such as playing with play dough and creating masterpieces with natural objects. - The manager is passionate about her role, working well with her capable staff team who feel valued and supported through meaningful supervision and training. - Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum, with staff regularly observing and assessing their development to plan enhancing activities. - Staff positively promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles, making snack time a social occasion and helping children develop independence in self-care tasks. Areas to develop - 1 support staff further in following daily routines and plans while still allowing children time to concentrate and build on their chosen activities. Inspection #10191553 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174330) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may need extra help in their learning and development are supported well. Staff engage with other professionals and parents to support children's individual learning needs consistently. Outdoor space Children move very confidently between play areas and make their own play choices from the interesting variety of activities on offer. They engage in purposeful play, indoors and outdoors, with a wide range of resources that encourage them to be curious. Inspection history Most recent inspection 12 November 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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