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The staff were very friendly and just so caring! I am now looking at sending my youngest daughter within the next 6 months so please don't go by the one google review with absolutely no comment on why such a low review! Please speak to the staff and go a visit as i am so impressed with this nursery! 1000% would recommend over the other nursery she attended!", "datePublished": "2023-09-05T11:38:47.299859Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sophia Port" }, "reviewBody": "We sent our little boy here from 10 months old and it was the best decision.\nHe could not have been in a more caring and welcoming environment - a home away from home.\nWe were sad to leave when we moved to a different area. 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Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School # Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JP · Essex Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 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 Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School in Colchester provides a safe and stimulating environment for young children. Located on Grove Road, the nursery offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with excellent indoor and outdoor play facilities, and benefits from good public transport links. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. The nursery prioritises a healthy lifestyle for children, incorporating regular outdoor activities like park visits and trips to the local library. A dedicated chef prepares fresh meals daily, focusing on providing nutritious food. Each child is assigned a key worker who collaborates closely with parents, offering updates on their child's development. Regular parents' evenings are also held to address any questions and showcase children's work. Tiptree Day Nursery is committed to nurturing young minds and fostering their growth in a caring setting. Our ethos The nursery's curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They are committed to nurturing young minds and fostering growth. What it's like Staff provide children with a homely and nurturing environment in which they feel safe and confident. Children happily arrive and leave their parents with ease, as secure settling-in procedures provide effective support and promote a smooth transition from home to nursery. Staff are caring, invest time in getting to know the children, and are good role models. EYFS curriculum Fresh meals prepared daily Dedicated key workers Indoor and outdoor play facilities Regular outdoor activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 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://abcdaynurserytiptree.co.uk/childcare-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:00 Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Fresh meals prepared daily by a chef Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10368133 Lead inspector Lynn Hartigan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266956)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699844) 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 [ Visit website ](https://abcdaynurserytiptree.co.uk/) 22 Grove Road, Tiptree, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JP [© 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#/0.74955/51.81305/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near COLCHESTER - [Day nurseries in COLCHESTER](/search?q=COLCHESTER) - [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=tiptree-day-nursery-and-pre-school-co5-0jp-2699844) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School Last inspected 18 December 2024 · Lynn Hartigan 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 Staff provide children with a homely and nurturing environment in which they feel safe and confident. Children happily arrive and leave their parents with ease, as secure settling-in procedures provide effective support and promote a smooth transition from home to nursery. Staff are caring, invest time in getting to know the children, and are good role models. Inspector highlights - The quality of teaching is good, and the management and staff team are committed to providing quality care and education. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very good care and attention and make good progress. - Children show sustained concentration as they negotiate how to use sticky tape and large rolls of paper for wrapping boxes. - Staff speak positively about their roles, feel fully supported, and are encouraged in their professional development. - Parents speak highly about all aspects of the nursery, and they feel reassured their children are in safe hands. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of transition times for younger children to ensure that all children are fully engaged at these times - 2 provide more opportunities within the curriculum for children to learn and understand the wider world and community in which they live. Inspection #10368133 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266956) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They say communication is good and that their children are happy and settled and make good progress. > Many parents say they feel reassured that their children are in safe hands and comment on the healthy freshly-cooked meals children receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very good care and attention and make good progress. The nursery is fully inclusive, and staff work closely with outside agencies supporting children to ensure continuity of care. Outdoor space Children are provided with opportunities for fresh air and exercise daily and relish their time in the nursery garden. They learn the skills they need to dress appropriately for outdoor play and receive lots of encouragement, support and praise for their efforts. ## Parent Reviews of Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI_M-vklx8rXj4UJr7KkDC2MhMRyt0k_JG_dO8BUSk6RLfg6A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rosie Lee 2 years ago My eldest daughter went here and i was shocked to see it doesn't have any reviews.... long story short she was being bullied in another nursery in tiptree and they seemed to think because she was an only child at the time she was just sensitive around other children (not true as she spent so much time with her cousin and play dates etc) anyway i removed her from that place and she came to ABC and she absolutely thrived! The staff were very friendly and just so caring! I am now looking at sending my youngest daughter within the next 6 months so please don't go by the one google review with absolutely no comment on why such a low review! Please speak to the staff and go a visit as i am so impressed with this nursery! 1000% would recommend over the other nursery she attended! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaOU0zYV9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8e28ed50f8efd:0xcab9bf2d6fc57190) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjViK89Qn9SDkQqh75uDSuZeY2mF7w5RFuFxwEt5ZduCkmqKlC28=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sophia Port 2 years ago We sent our little boy here from 10 months old and it was the best decision. He could not have been in a more caring and welcoming environment - a home away from home. We were sad to leave when we moved to a different area. The staff are fantastic and I would absolutely recommend this nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaeU9UQW1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8e28ed50f8efd:0xcab9bf2d6fc57190) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKpfiFFIh42T4_H4wD0P0HYnQc0OiAzGFvp8ZXjFaZm9lO4Pw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Richard Dustan 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKMlozTEtBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8e28ed50f8efd:0xcab9bf2d6fc57190) Reviews from Google for Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School. 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