Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Day Nursery in Westcliff-on-Sea for Children Aged 2-5
Established in 2003, we provide a nurturing and enabling environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. Our nursery adheres strictly to the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring we meet and exceed OFSTED standards. With a dedicated team of qualified professionals, we prioritise child development, education, and parental partnerships. Our facilities are fully wheelchair accessible, and we cater for children with special needs. An open-door policy allows prospective families to visit without appointments, while our healthy eating initiatives and structured daily activities support holistic growth. 
Services
Butterflies Room (3-5 years)
Caterpillars Room (2-3 years)
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- No registration fees for new families
- Access to 30-hour funded childcare sessions
- Fully wheelchair accessible premises
- Staff hold Level 3+ childcare qualifications
- Specialist training in paediatric first aid and safeguarding
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Excellent staff
Confidence improved
Family atmosphere
Approachable team
Development progress
Services
Butterflies Room
Structured learning environment for preschool children following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Focuses on school readiness through play-based activities, social development, and creative exploration. Staffed by qualified educators with specialist training in child development.
Caterpillars Room
Tailored childcare provision for toddlers focusing on sensory development and early socialisation. Implements individualised care plans with trained practitioners. Features secure, age-appropriate play spaces designed to stimulate motor skills and communication development.
People
Jane Edmonds
Owner
Founded Snaps Day Nursery in 2003 after identifying a gap in special needs childcare provision. Continues to provide strategic oversight while maintaining hands-on involvement in nursery operations.
Sherri Ponsford
Manager
Holds Level 3 childcare qualifications and Early Years Educator Diploma. Specialises in safeguarding (Level 1 & 2) and EYFS implementation. Appointed manager in 2020 after three years as deputy manager.
Emma Macdonald
Deputy Manager
Qualified to Level 4 NVQ in Children's Care with expertise in paediatric first aid and food hygiene. Transitioned from management to keyworker role in 2020 to focus on direct childcare provision in the Butterfly room.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years through our Caterpillars (2-3 years) and Butterflies (3-5 years) rooms.
Are funded childcare places available?
Yes, we offer 30-hour funded sessions and 2-year-old funded places. Additional spaces are available for 2-year-olds outside funded schemes.
Do you support children with special needs?
Our nursery is fully wheelchair accessible with experienced staff trained to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm during term time only. No weekend childcare provision is available.
How do you handle dietary requirements?
We maintain strict nut and egg-free policies. Parents must provide clearly labelled allergy-friendly packed lunches to accommodate individual dietary needs.
Reviews (1)
Shaheen A. Khayoom
Sep 16, 2020
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If your child is unhappy about going to the nursery, you should consider changing the place immediately. We ended up forcing our 3 year old for about a year before we relocated to another location where we realized that the quality of the environment and the staff plays a vital role in the happiness of your little one. At the new location, we never had a day where we had to bring her back from the nursery or where she would throw in tantrums before reaching there.
