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Chelmsford Ymca Day Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1NZ

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

32 children

Key details

Capacity

32 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Chelmsford Ymca Day Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 8 April 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Staff greet children with genuine warmth and kindness. The nursery is fully inclusive and welcoming as the attentive staff ensure the environment and activities capture children's interest, and create a sense of belonging. Children demonstrate they are keen and enthusiastic to learn and try new things."

Key strengths

  • The curriculum is implemented effectively, ensuring children have good opportunities for learning.
  • The staff constantly engage children in meaningful conversation and provide running commentaries during activities.
  • A robust recruitment and induction process ensures all staff are suitable for the role and understand the expectations of the nursery.
  • Babies and toddlers play in a bright, homely and cosy room.
  • Parents speak very highly of the 'amazing' staff and the care and learning opportunities their children receive.

Areas for improvement

  • help staff to improve their questioning skills that enhance opportunities for children to develop their thinking and expressive language skills
  • strengthen the curriculum to provide further opportunities for children to explore and learn about the natural world around them.
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Location

Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1NZ

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