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Twizzle Tops Day Nursery in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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4.5(15 parent reviews) ·Bo Peeps, Rear Of 74, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4JN · Southend on Sea
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Southend on Sea

About this day nursery

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. With over 30 years of experience, the nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, focusing on individualised learning plans and strong parent-nursery partnerships.

The facility boasts bright, spacious rooms and large outdoor play areas, ensuring children have ample opportunities for both indoor and outdoor activities. The dedicated staff are committed to fostering development and preparing children for school, with extensive learning records maintained for each child.

They aim to provide a memorable and supportive experience, making sure every child feels happy, healthy, and ready for their next educational step.

Our ethos

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, focusing on individualised learning plans and strong parent-nursery partnerships to foster development and prepare children for school. They aim to provide a memorable and supportive experience where every child feels happy, healthy, and ready for their next educational step.

What it's like

Babies and children are happy and content. Babies are inquisitive as they explore their surroundings, enjoying different textures and interacting with staff. Children are well behaved, sociable, and grow in confidence as they move through the nursery, forming close bonds with staff.

Over 30 years experienceEYFS curriculumIndividualised learningLarge outdoor play area

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
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 - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Age range

6 weeks - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Twizzle Tops Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 August 2024 · Jenny Forbes

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 and children are happy and content. Babies are inquisitive as they explore their surroundings, enjoying different textures and interacting with staff. Children are well behaved, sociable, and grow in confidence as they move through the nursery, forming close bonds with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff design an ambitious curriculum that accounts for individual children's needs.
  • Staff assess children's abilities and identify delays, providing appropriate support and working with parents and other professionals.
  • Children learn independence and self-care skills, with staff promoting hygiene and positive behaviour.
  • Children enjoy practical activities, such as making fruit kebabs, which promotes their fine motor skills and healthy eating.
  • Staff promote critical thinking by encouraging children to remember past experiences and solve problems, preparing them for future learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase opportunities for children to hear the sounds as well as the names of letters to promote their early literacy development and help them to become ready for the next stage in their learning
  • 2develop the outdoor play area and allow children more frequent access to outdoor activities, particularly to support children who learn best outside.
Inspection #10350781 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report that the staff are very caring and their children are making good progress

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning. Staff quickly identify any delays in children's learning and provide appropriate support. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of space in the rooms for movement. They enjoy riding on tricycles and cars in the garden to promote their physical development. Staff provide interesting activities and wildlife areas in the garden for children to explore. Children have access to the garden area when the weather permits, but there is little shade, limiting the time children can spend outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Twizzle Tops Day Nursery

4.5
(15)
Olivia Love
10 months ago

Our child has been attending this nursery since the toddler and is now in the preschool room. The staff have always been kind, caring, and truly thoughtful with the kids. Recently, when our child was going through a tough time at nursery, the staff handled it with care and professionalism. We were very touched by their support and effort. This is a warm and safe place where children can grow and feel happy. We are very thankful and highly recommend this nursery to other families.

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Laura Eves
a year ago

Great little nursery. The team are lovely, and you can tell they really care. My two little boys have been going here since September. One of which really struggled to settle in, but they took the time, and went the extra mile to make him feel comfortable. Also, the garden is brilliant, and they go out there wind rain or shine. My boys love it. Thank you Twizzle Tops ❤️

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samantha hounsell
a year ago

My daughter has been at Twizzle tops now for nearly a year...the improvements I have seen in her with her learning is amazing. Like most toddlers, my daughter did not like going to nursery but now she absolutely loves it and this is all down to the excellent care from the staff at Twizzle tops. All staff are amazing and so caring. They all learn something new every week and have many adventures. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Becca Johnson
a year ago

My son really enjoys his time at nursery evident by how excited he gets when I tell him it's a nursery day. The activities have helped him to continue to develop his skills and confidence which i love seeing pictures of on the parents app. I look forward to watching him progress through the nursery knowing everyone seems to have an invested interest in his development and enjoyment!

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Kelsey Champion
a year ago

Twizzle Tops is a fantastic learning environment for my little boy. The team is so warm and friendly, and it's very clear how much they care for the children. I have every confidence in the Twizzle Tops team and high recommend this setting.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2024

  • September 2024Good
  • August 2024Good

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