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Tots 2 Teens daycare

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Bramerton Road Community Church, Bramerton Road, Hockley, SS5 4PJ · Essex
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Tots2Teens Day care is a family-operated nursery that opened in 2017, dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children from birth to 13 years old. The management team has been with the nursery since its inception, fostering a warm and supportive atmosphere.

The staff are highly qualified, with management and deputies holding Early Years degrees, and all staff are committed to ongoing training and development. This includes paediatric first aid, Designated Safeguarding Lead qualifications, and food hygiene training.

The nursery emphasises outdoor play, believing it is crucial for children's exploration, physical development, confidence, and overall well-being, and encourages outdoor activities in all weather conditions. Tots2Teens is community-focused and strives to create a secure environment where children feel loved and supported.

They prioritise strong partnerships with parents, ensuring open communication and mutual respect to provide consistent care and understanding for each child both at the nursery and at home. Meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes are provided free of charge, reflecting their commitment to supporting every child.

Our ethos

Tots2Teens Day care emphasises outdoor play as crucial for children's exploration, physical development, confidence, and well-being, encouraging activities in all weather. They are committed to providing a secure, loving, and supportive environment and fostering strong partnerships with parents through open communication and mutual respect.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome from the caring and friendly staff team, showing enthusiasm for learning through various activities. Staff provide engaging activities that encourage positive attitudes towards learning, focus, and concentration. Children's behaviour is good, with staff providing gentle reminders and encouraging good manners and cooperative play.

Family-run nurseryStrong parent partnershipsEmphasis on outdoor playHighly qualified staffMeals and consumables included

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm (funded hours); Early Bird Sessions from 6:00am or 7:00am. Closed on Sundays, and for 2 weeks in August and 2 weeks over Christmas.

Session types

Early Bird Sessions (6:00am – 8:00am), Early Bird Sessions (7:00am – 8:00am), Morning Session (8:00am – 1:00pm), Afternoon Session (1:00pm – 6:00pm), Full Day Session (8:00am – 6:00pm), Saturday care (limited availability)

Food

Meals and snacks are provided free for all children. Nappies and wipes are also included.

Age range

Birth to 13 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tots 2 Teens daycare

Last inspected 29 May 2025 · Tina Mason

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 receive a warm welcome from the caring and friendly staff team, showing enthusiasm for learning through various activities. Staff provide engaging activities that encourage positive attitudes towards learning, focus, and concentration. Children's behaviour is good, with staff providing gentle reminders and encouraging good manners and cooperative play.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff work closely to provide good quality provision and engage with professional development.
  • The curriculum is clearly sequenced and designed to prepare children for school, with a firmly embedded key-person system.
  • Staff use a range of teaching strategies to engage, motivate, and challenge children during adult-led activities.
  • Children are encouraged to be independent and confident in their abilities.
  • Children's transitions into and through the nursery are effective, with staff sharing information to ensure smooth settling.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan activities more precisely so that they focus on what individual children need to know and do next
  • 2ensure staff's teaching and interactions during child-initiated activities is consistently of a high quality to extend children's learning during these times.
Inspection #10380746 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise, enjoying playing in the garden with a variety of activities that promote physical, imagination, and communication skills. Older children play imaginatively, building dinosaurs and using the water wall, while also learning numbers, colours, and sizes by constructing a roadway with chalk on the floor.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2025

  • June 2025Good
  • May 2025Good

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