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Twizzle Tops Day Nursery in Basildon

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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4.9(98 parent reviews)
·The Green Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon, SS16 4UH · Essex
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery is situated within the picturesque Wat Tyler Country Park, providing children with an exceptional opportunity to engage with nature alongside their richly resourced indoor learning environments. The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering independence and learning through play, creating a relaxed, home-like atmosphere to ensure children feel secure and supported by their experienced team.

The dedicated staff are handpicked to align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, tailoring daily activities to each child's interests, needs, and abilities. A Key Person system ensures consistent communication with parents, who also receive updates via a dedicated app and are invited to regular parent evenings.

Twizzle Tops collaborates closely with Basildon Council and other community agencies to provide comprehensive support for children to reach their full potential, reflecting their commitment to working in partnership with families and the wider community.

Our ethos

The nursery's philosophy is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, with a strong emphasis on fostering independence and learning through play. They create a relaxed, home-like atmosphere and tailor activities to each child's interests, needs, and abilities, collaborating with families and the community to support children's potential.

What it's like

Babies are greeted warmly and supported to feed themselves. Older children also learn self-care, demonstrating their progress through the nursery. Children practice physical skills indoors and explore exciting opportunities outdoors in the country park, learning to navigate safely.

Set in Wat Tyler Country ParkLearning through playIndividualised approachEYFS curriculumStrong parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Twizzle Tops Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 February 2023

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

Babies are greeted warmly and supported to feed themselves. Older children also learn self-care, demonstrating their progress through the nursery. Children practice physical skills indoors and explore exciting opportunities outdoors in the country park, learning to navigate safely.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are clear about what they want children to know and do before they move into the next room or go to school.
  • Staff build on children's communication skills at every opportunity.
  • Children enjoy their outdoor adventures; staff introduce meaningful mathematics.
  • Committed one-to-one workers use their own life experiences to ensure that the setting is inclusive and benefits all children.
  • Parents and children are effectively involved in evaluating the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to support staffs' professional development, in particular those who work with two-year-olds, to create consistently strong practice
  • 2refine the organisation of routines, group times and transitions during the day to minimise waiting time and maximise children's learning opportunities.
Inspection #10276079 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say they are surprised by what their children have learned at nursery

they comment that their children are more confident and love being outdoors

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Committed one-to-one workers use their own life experiences to ensure that the setting is inclusive and benefits all children and teach British Sign Language and train staff on deaf awareness. The very knowledgeable special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) supports staff with practical tasks so that they can dedicate their time to ensuring children have the best experiences at nursery. As a result, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are exceptionally well supported and make excellent progress.

Outdoor space

The youngest children practise their physical skills indoors and enjoy clambering over climbing equipment. All children spend time outdoors every day. They explore the many exciting opportunities on offer to them in the country park, where the nursery is based. Outdoors, staff point out things of interest, such as spider's webs and the frost on the ground, which sparks conversation and ignites curiosity. Children enjoy their outdoor adventures, filling bags with sticks and leaves.

Parent Reviews of Twizzle Tops Day Nursery

4.9
(98)
daisy grayston
4 months ago

Choosing twizzle tops has been the best decision I have made for my daughter, for many parents/carers sending your child to nursery is so nerve wracking. But from day one, the staff have been incredibly welcoming, professional, and genuinely caring especially Annie who is my daughters favourite. It’s such a relief to drop my daughter off knowing she is in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. The level of care and attention each child receives is outstanding. Since my daughter joined I have seen a massive boost in her confidence and social skills. The staff go above and beyond to tailor activities to the kids interests and not to mention, they visit the nature park within the nursery grounds so the kids are getting fresh air along with having lots of fun. It has put my mind at so much ease. So thank you to the whole team at twizzle tops for everything you do. I Will always highly recommend this nursery.

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Tanya Paul
8 months ago

I’m really happy with the care and support my child receives at Twizzle Tops Nursery in Wat Tyler Park. The staff are friendly, approachable, and genuinely caring they take the time to get to know my child and made sure she felt safe, included, and valued. The nursery has a lovely setting in the park, with great outdoor spaces that the my daughter really enjoys. There activities are always well thought out, engaging, and educational, which has really helped my child’s confidence and development. Communication is really good too, I always feel well informed about my child’s progress, daily activities, and any updates. It’s reassuring as a parent to know my child is in such capable and nurturing hands. K-R wakes up every morning and asking to take her to the nursery to see her friends. Unfortunately due to relocating we have to step out of the nursery as the distance is to far. Thank you to the whole team at Twizzle Tops – you make a real difference, and I couldn’t be happier with the care you provide. 5***** The best childcare provider in Basildon.

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Kaylie Mendrys
8 months ago

Recently referred to twissle tops with my 3 year old , he has potential ADHD and has been struggling alot with his original nursery and lack of knowledge and support for him. Twissle tops have been amazing, there send team are incredible. The support and help we've been given has been so good I actually can't believe it, they are supporting my son and me , helping put things in place to help him and help me understand him more. I honestly couldn't recommend them enough , fantastic team

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Sophie Martin
a year ago

My son is starting here in April and from the start when I signed him up back in September the team have been great with communication. He has begun his settling in sessions and I am already so pleased. A lovely warm welcome every time we enter and my son is settling in well already. This is one thing that attracted me to the nursery- their long settling period, enabling children to feel completely settled before their start date and putting parents mind at ease before returning to work. Very excited to continue his journey here at Twizzle Tops. Thank you to the lovely team. Sophie and Kyrie

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Megan
a year ago

My daughter has attended Twizzle Tops at Wat Tyler since just before she turned 1 and she loves it! It can be a daunting prospect leaving your little one at nursery, however all the staff at Twizzle Tops were great at putting my daughter and myself at ease through this process. Their extended settling in period really gives the children and parents the time to become familiar with the nursery and staff and effectively build those key relationships. The staff are all extremely welcoming and genuinely care about the children and their wellbeing. One of things I value highly about the nursery is that time isn't spent logging observations on an iPad, but instead spent interacting with the children, which then allows the staff to provide you with detailed feedback at pick up at the end of the day. Frankie and the team provide support not only to the children, but to the parents too which really makes Twizzle Tops feel like a nurturing, family environment. My daughter loves going to nursery and I can see how much all the staff love and value her, which as a parent, makes me feel happy leaving her there where I know she will be well cared for and nurtured. Highly recommended nursery!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2023

  • March 2023Good
  • February 2023Good

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