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My child was there for a few months and very often he was left to stay with wet clothes.I can't recommend this nursery, sorry.", "datePublished": "2021-01-12T16:03:00.177934Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "mykutzamykutza" }, "reviewBody": "this place is definitely a NO", "datePublished": "2020-07-30T17:02:40.527684Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Becky Pyner (Bear)" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing staff.", "datePublished": "2017-01-09T21:32:56.675Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Karen Whitmore" }, "datePublished": "2022-02-10T18:09:00.551125Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-nursery-cm13-2tu-ey493217#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East of England", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20of%20England" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Wind In The Willows Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-nursery-cm13-2tu-ey493217" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-nursery-cm13-2tu-ey493217#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many children are on roll at Wind In The Willows Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Wind In The Willows Nursery has 56 children on roll." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Wind In The Willows Nursery a day nursery or preschool?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is classed as childcare on non-domestic premises and operates as full day care." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does the staff team look like at Wind In The Willows Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The staff team includes special educational needs coordinators, and all staff are DBS checked. 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Wind In The Willows Nursery # Wind In The Willows Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 3.0 (4 parent reviews) · Willow Brook Primary School, Rosen Crescent, Brentwood, CM13 2TU · Essex Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 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 Wind in the Willows Nursery and Preschool, located in Hutton, Essex, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. The nursery provides both full and part-day sessions, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a breakfast club also available. They emphasise providing an enriching experience, going "above and beyond" the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which they use to support children's learning and development. The facility actively supports various government funding schemes, guiding parents through the application and reconfirmation processes. They also offer a "Risers' fee" for children transitioning to primary school, which includes activities like music, sports, dance, and celebratory events to aid in their development. The nursery prioritises clear communication regarding fees, invoicing parents termly and requiring four weeks' notice for withdrawals. They also accept Tax-Free Childcare. A voluntary consumables contribution is requested to help fund additional resources and activities not covered by standard funding. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery ready to learn and eagerly settle into exploring the environment. They engage in positive learning, confidently making their own choices and making good progress. Children display a love for singing, which builds their self-esteem and confidence, and they also learn about good hygiene practices. Accepts 2-5 year olds Morning, Afternoon, All-day sessions Government funding supported Risers programme for school transition Voluntary consumables contribution ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around three-hour morning and afternoon sessions, with additional fees for early starts and breakfast club. Funded children are subject to consumable contributions and separate rates for extended hours. A specific annual fee applies to pre-school children for extra activities. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Consumables contribution of £1.50 per session applies to funded children. - A voluntary consumables contribution of £3.75 per session is also requested for funded children. - Private additional hours are available for funded children at tiered rates depending on the collection time. - A Risers' fee applies to children in the year before starting Primary School to cover 38 weeks of activities. ## Key facts Opening hours Mon to Fri - 7:30am until 3:30pm Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full day, Part day, Breakfast club ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wind In The Willows Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10286063 Lead inspector Courtney McAllister Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224451)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493217) 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 ](http://www.wind-in-the-willows-nursery-and-preschool.co.uk/) Willow Brook Primary School, Rosen Crescent, Brentwood, CM13 2TU [© 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#/0.3481/51.63109/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Brentwood - [Day nurseries in Brentwood](/search?q=Brentwood) - [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=wind-in-the-willows-nursery-cm13-2tu-ey493217) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wind In The Willows Nursery Last inspected 21 June 2023 · Courtney McAllister 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 arrive at the nursery ready to learn and eagerly settle into exploring the environment. They engage in positive learning, confidently making their own choices and making good progress. Children display a love for singing, which builds their self-esteem and confidence, and they also learn about good hygiene practices. Inspector highlights - Children arrive ready to learn and explore the environment. - Children display a real love for singing and use actions to songs. - The nursery's special educational needs coordinators (SENCo) swiftly identify children who may need additional support. - Parents speak highly about the care for their children and hold practitioners and the nursery in very high regard. Areas to develop - 1 support practitioners to precisely focus on the intention of activities to enhance children's individual learning and move them on in their development - 2 develop opportunities and make the most of mentoring and coaching practitioners to reflect on their practice, to consistently improve their teaching skills. Inspection #10286063 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224451) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery's special educational needs coordinators (SENCo) swiftly identify children who may need additional support. They work closely with parents and outside professionals to ensure the children are at the centre of their work, to make good progress. They share information effectively to build strategies for children to ensure that they receive the support they are entitled to. They make referrals in a timely manner and work in collaboration, to ensure that children have the support they need in preparation for when they transition from the nursery on to school. ## Parent Reviews of Wind In The Willows Nursery 3.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVapDvd_YWeYGy6hljzh4jrzbYSqBLh8iRe2WOk6Rxj5msVIho7=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dimitar Balabanov 5 years ago Poor hygiene, not responsible stuff. My child was there for a few months and very often he was left to stay with wet clothes.I can't recommend this nursery, sorry. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTMTZZYhAB!2m1!1s0x47d8beeaad58a4c9:0xd7ff5ce74a8d0c0a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKovPIDC4fmGxEx37VuIlOAQnZAp0-B1z4ccg-2jYRWfV9_xg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) mykutzamykutza 5 years ago this place is definitely a NO [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4bThxSXRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8beeaad58a4c9:0xd7ff5ce74a8d0c0a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWC95fgEcnpdpQkBkwBtMzeOCTK2hwKM20WoF7g0JBXrwoP8kXe=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Becky Pyner (Bear) 9 years ago Amazing staff. 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