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Tiptree Day Nursery & Pre-School
A nurturing and creative environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn through play
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We’re here for you Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 18:30
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About Tiptree Day Nursery & Pre-School
Tiptree Day Nursery & Pre-School is an OFSTED GOOD (2024) nursery in Tiptree, Essex, at 22 Grove Road in a serene residential village setting with excellent bus links to Colchester, Witham and Maldon. Our nursery delivers exceptional childcare for children from babyhood to 5 years in a converted house that radiates family warmth, with robust safeguarding and devoted care ensuring every child feels cherished and empowered.
Our homely indoor zones buzz with age-tailored delights like role-play nooks, gross motor challenges and exploratory treasures, all flowing seamlessly to nurture holistic growth under EYFS guidance. Our skilled key workers forge close bonds, tracking progress with parents via evenings and updates to celebrate every milestone together.
Our free-flow garden enchants 2-3s with shaded baby spots, quiet reflection areas and endless outdoor wonder, from planting to park strolls that ignite healthy curiosity. Fresh, chef-prepared meals bursting with five-a-day goodness fuel adventures, making nutrition a joyful daily ritual.
Could Tiptree Day Nursery & Pre-School be the cosy Essex village haven where your child savours home-like magic and boundless discovery? Book a visit today and feel the warmth.
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Nursery Facilities
Discover the facilities available at our nursery and how they support your child's care, learning, and development.
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Buggy Store
A dedicated space to safely store your buggy during the day, making drop-off and pick-up easier and hassle-free.
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Our Nursery Fees
We understand how important it is to have a clear picture of the costs associated with your child's care. Our fee sheet is designed to be transparent and straightforward, so please click below and take your time to look through it.
You can also learn more about fees and funding options on our dedicated pages Fees and funding page
If you have any questions at all, please do get in touch. We are always happy to talk things through with you.
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Nutritional Approach
We believe food is fundamental to healthy growth, happy minds, and positive lifelong habits. In the earliest years, what children eat shapes taste preferences, supports brain development, and lays the foundations for long-term health.
All meals are freshly prepared on site each day using quality, seasonal ingredients. Our menus are developed with expert guidance, designed for inclusion, and go beyond Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. We want every child to become a confident, curious eater.
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Meet Our Nursery Manager
Karen Austin
Hi, I'm Karen, the nursery manager at Tiptree Day Nursery & Pre-School. I have been dedicated to the field of childcare since September 1995 and assumed the role of nursery manager in 2006. I hold a degree in Early Years from the Open University, complemented by a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.
In my current role, I am passionate about working with the children and their families at Tiptree Nursery. I take great pleasure in sharing my extensive knowledge of child development across our nursery chain, consistently modelling and supporting outstanding practices within our nursery.
I look forward to continuing to contribute to the growth and development of our children, fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for everyone involved.
What to Expect on Your Nursery Tour
Our Next Open Day
of May:9am-1pm
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Meet our friendly team
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Learn about our curriculum
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Explore funding options
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Explore our rooms and areas
Our Commitments
Our curriculum is built around five core commitments that guide how we nurture every child.
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Critical And Creative Thinkers
Nurturing curiosity and confidence to imagine, test ideas, and solve problems through exploration.
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Sense of Belonging
Building secure, trusting relationships so every child feels safe, valued, and confident.
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Explorers of Our World
Connecting children to nature through outdoor experiences that build resilience and independence.
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Confident Communicators
Supporting every child to express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them. |
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Happy and Healthy
Encouraging physical activity, healthy eating, and joyful experiences that support lifelong wellbeing. |
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Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is represented by E.R.I.C, our nursery bear, who supports children through different activities as they work towards important life-ready skills.
(E) Emotions: Being able to manage and start to regulate my emotions.
(R) Respect: Demonstrating respect for others, myself and my environment.
(I) Independence: Trying to do things myself before asking for help.
(C) Communicator: Successfully communicating with others.
We do lots of different activities within all room routines to support these skills.
What Parents Say About Us
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