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The Treehouse Forestry Nursery And Out Of School Club

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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5.0(23 parent reviews) ·The Treehouse Nursery, Dolllymans Farm, Wickford, SS11 8UD · Essex
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

The Treehouse Club Forest & Farm Schools offers an enriching and stimulating environment across various locations in Essex, including Wickford. Dedicated to fostering a love for nature, the nursery provides childcare for early years within a unique forest school setting.

Children benefit from a comprehensive enrichment programme that integrates Montessori teaching methods, outdoor adventures such as bushcraft and pond dipping, music, yoga, and a strong emphasis on nature-based learning, all while adhering to the Early Years Foundation curriculum. The club also offers Out of School Clubs and Holiday Clubs for primary school-aged children, ensuring a continuum of engaging activities during school breaks.

With a focus on healthy nutrition, positive mental health, and a safe, secure environment, The Treehouse Club strives to inspire confidence and connection with the natural world, supporting each child's individual growth and development. They pride themselves on flexibility and a commitment to making high-quality childcare accessible to families.

Our ethos

The Treehouse Club uses a forest school setting to provide childcare for early years, integrating Montessori methods, nature-based learning, and outdoor adventures. They follow the Early Years Foundation curriculum and focus on fostering a love for nature, supporting individual growth, health, and confidence.

What it's like

Children interact warmly with staff and show they feel valued, safe, and secure. They enjoy learning as they engage in familiar activities with enthusiasm. There is a strong emphasis on communication and children expand their vocabulary as they repeat unfamiliar words during activities or join in with familiar stories.

Forest School CurriculumNature-based learningMontessori teaching methodsHoliday Clubs for primary school childrenFlexible childcare options

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are between 7am and 7pm. They also provide a term time only pre-school that operates Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm and children can attend for one or all of the three daily sessions.

Session types

Day Nurseries, Pre-Schools, Out of School Club, Holiday Clubs, Babysitting Service

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Treehouse Forestry Nursery And Out Of School Club

Last inspected 20 January 2022 · Lynn Clements

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 interact warmly with staff and show they feel valued, safe, and secure. They enjoy learning as they engage in familiar activities with enthusiasm. There is a strong emphasis on communication and children expand their vocabulary as they repeat unfamiliar words during activities or join in with familiar stories.

Inspector highlights

  • The key-person system is managed well.
  • Parents speak highly of staff and managers.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.
  • Staff throughout the nursery understand that the activities they provide help children embed skills that can be used to support the next steps in their learning and development.
  • Staff ensure they regularly share information with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1make certain that staff have appropriate training and knowledge when taking on specific roles and responsibilities
  • 2increase opportunities for children to learn and celebrate similarities and differences between themselves and those in their community.
Inspection #10205737 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff work with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. This helps to ensure that their needs are met.

Outdoor space

Children develop independence, such as putting on their coats and wellingtons before going outside. Parents appreciate the outdoor play opportunities and local walks that help their children to lead heathy lifestyles.

Parent Reviews of The Treehouse Forestry Nursery And Out Of School Club

5.0
(23)
Bianca Allen
5 months ago

Both of my children have attended The Treehouse Club, and my youngest is currently enrolled. He absolutely loves his time here! The variety of play opportunities and outdoor activities is fantastic, providing him with endless ways to learn and explore. Every day, he comes home excited to share what he’s done. He speaks so fondly of his room leaders—Sarah, Kat, Charlene, and Sam—who go above and beyond to make him feel comfortable, supported, and happy. Their care and dedication truly make a difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the nurturing environment they create.

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Amber Allen
5 months ago

A special thank you to Sarah, Katrina, Charlene and Sam. You go above and beyond everyday to make sure my children are well cared for and enjoy preschool. It has been such a lovely thing to see them grow, learn and develop in confidence because of you all. You really are a credit to The treehouse club. It’s such a big thing to trust someone with your little people and I feel at ease knowing they are well cared for and having fun everyday.

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Demi Lee
a year ago

My son Arlo has now been at Treehouse 6 months and had the best start to nursery! All the team in Robins room have been amazing at settling him into a new environment. Molly as his keyworker has been amazing! She has taken the time to get to know him, giving him lots of learning opportunities. So happy to know he is happy and content at nursery. Thank you to all the staff at Treehouse! We appreciate all the hard work that goes into the nursery.

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Samm_arris H
a year ago

We could not recommend The Treehouse Club Wickford enough! We love our outdoor-centred they are & the fact they get the children out at least once a day is just amazing. Our little boy has come on leaps & bounds since starting in October. Every day he goes in happy & comes out even happier! The daily updates are so reassuring & the weekly observations are such a lovely touch. His bond with his key worker Tiff is so beautiful to see & without her support, he wouldn’t be as happy as he is whilst at nursery. His room leader Jess along with Tiff have gone above & beyond in getting our little boy settled in & we’re so grateful for this. Thank you Treehouse Club! - Melissa & Sam Harris

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Melissa Guiver
a year ago

Would 100% recommend The Treehouse Club! We chose here as our little boy loves being outside, so the daily walks & outdoor play space was just perfect. His social skills & speech has dramatically improved within just a couple of months of being at nursery. He has settled in so well, comes away happy & all the staff are so caring and helpful. The daily communication is great & I love the weekly updates via the app. I’m so glad we chose The Treehouse Club! Thank you to all the staff for all they do.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 January 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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