Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre

Tendring Education Centre, Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 8BE
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Dench (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Registered Charity Number

  • 1130074

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • There is a short and long stay car park within the grounds, please use the long stay on the left side if you are a new or potentially new parent as there is a code for the barrier to the short stay car park.

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Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre Reviews (25)

8.5

Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.450) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre has 25 reviews.

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Review from Katy B (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot overstate how brilliant Little Pals have been. Both my children attend and the kindness and understanding of the staff is incredible. Your child is valued for who they are and every staff member genuinely knows your children.
Compared with other providers we have attended and seen, Little
Pals are the best by a clear margin.
Cannot recommend more highly.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery for 18 months now and every experience has been top notch. The baby room is incredible and the staff are caring, kind and considerate, and Lucy is a particular asset to the nursery.
My son is now in the young toddler room and Emily, Charlotte, Cat and Leanne all
care brilliantly for him, extending his learning and development and making adaptations for his individual needs. They always ask how he has been and share regular observations of him and what he's done at nursery. He enjoys so many different activities and they provide such a wide range of experiences and I'm always happy to see what he's been up to.
The manager, Rachel, takes care of parents and knows the children really well - she's always around for a catch up and will listen to any feedback and put it into practice.
Couldn't be happier with the service we are provided with!
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Review from Chloe T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Management have always been fantastic in understanding my child's needs and have been supportive and made relevant refferals. Staff in Shrimps are very kind and caring, I know my daughter is in safe hands when she is at nursery. I couldn't ask for better people to be supporting my daughter with her
development and nursery days. Her key worker is outstanding.
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Review from Karen K (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandchild loves the practitioners and the activities they plan for him. He is there every day and we know we are leaving him in safe hands when we drop him off. Whenever we peak into the room at pick up he is always engaged in something fun and there are plenty of other children to play with. My
grandson loves being outside and they even supply puddle suits and wellies so he can be out all day every day if he wants!
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Review from Simon D (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Little Pals for the last 8 months. He is currently in the 0-2 room.
The support and care he receives on a daily basis has been exceptional and we feel very lucky that he goes to this nursery. We are given photos and updates daily. The staff have been fantastic with him,
he completes numerous activities and he has learnt far more than he would have from home. The approach of the nursery is certainly a caring one and that can be seen every day in his room.
The general admin is clear and the staff are always keen to help with any questions and queries we have had. There is cooked food which our son loves.
We would recommend this nursery to anyone with a child of nursery age.
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Review from Gillian S (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson is in the preschool room and is getting more confident by the day.
He enjoys going and looks forward to meeting all his friends. He loves the outdoors and they have a lovely outdoor area. Overall completely happy with the service.
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My child went from just over 1 year old, the baby room was well run and the staff were lovely until most left.
More recently there has been a large turnover of staff and my child was never happy going into the 2-3 room. My child had SEND needs but I never had any support for this. My child's needs
were not being met, and now being in a different care provider I can see how much he was being let down.
Their food menu was not great in the end, offering mainly jacket potato every lunchtime because they were unable to deal with different diets.
Their outside equipment was not in good condition and was left dirty.
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Review from Jeanette W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so happy with the girls that work there. The nursery is great. My little boy was very behind in his development and the girls at the nursery have really helped me and supported my son in his development to get him to the level that he is at now.
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Review from Lauren S (Aunt of Child) published on 17 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. My own children attended years ago, now I pick up my nephew. Friendly staff and lots of fun activities. He always enjoys himself.


Management are always available for flexible hours. Outings on the bus are also a favourite. When he comes home and doesn't stop talking

about it
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Review from Bobbie (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery full of friendly staff!
Since coming to the free baby massage group when my little boy was 6 weeks old, I found the staff were fantastic and it was clear from the first day I walked in the door that there is a outstanding level of care throughout the nursery.
My little boy started
when he was 5 months old and has been here for 3 months now, he absolutely loves it and has come so far thanks to all the help and support from the staff in the baby room. Using the online journals I love keeping track of my sons progress and adding my own photos from home, its a lovely way of working with the staff to support my child's needs.
I highly recommend this nursery for anyone looking for a nursery full of wonderful staff and learning opportunities!
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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All 3 of my children have attended little pals. The staff are fantastic and the level of care is outstanding. I would highly recommend to any parents seeking a high level of childcare. The hot dinners are delicious and I was delighted to be invited in to join my child for a nursery dinner. You are made
to feel so welcome and my children love attending. The online learning journals are amazing and I really enjoy seeing what they have been up to and also adding my own photos from home. Would not go anywhere else!
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the care and learning my two children have received so far at Little Pals. The staff are very warm and inviting along with the resources they have. I would strongly recommend this nursery if you are looking for a large nursery with very flexible hours. I love the fact this
nursery has its own school bus and the children get to go on all sorts of amazing outings!
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to this nursery for a while now, he went to one before in Colchester and we was very sad to leave and didn't think we would fine a nursery as lovely as his last but I was so glad when we came to look around at little pals! The staff are very friendly and are always there
to answer questions or listen to concerns, helping me out when I struggled with toilet training and had my worries. His learnt so much from being there and has become such a well behaved boy. Overall little pals is a fantastic nursery & would definitely recommend!
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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Little Pals from 9 months old and she loves it. She is now 20 months and every morning she says nursery. She walks in herself straight to the staff there. They are all very welcoming and update me on everything she does. I choice this nursery over other as I loved the
warm feel the nursery gives when you walk in, so friendly and very flexible with hours and days to suit me. They always seem to have a jam packed day to occupy her and she comes home with many painting. She has made lots of new friends and I can't wait to see her progress to the 2-3 year old room.
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Little Pals since the start of January and since being there his talking has improved so much and he is slowly starting to become a confident child, whereas before going to Little Pals he was quite shy when it came to meeting new people.
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Review from Mandy B (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 10 month old granddaughter and 4 year old grandson attend little pals, as did my older granddaughter before going off to school. She now goes to the after school club there where she is collected on the nursery bus from her school.


The nursery is very welcoming and encourages parents and family

to get actively involved. Most recently I was invited to a come dine with me dinner where I went in for a delicious cooked meal and sat and ate with my grandson.


The staff are amazing and provide a very high level of care. My grandchildren are happy confident and have progressed so much since going there.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been here since he was 12 weeks old and he has come to love the nursery and the staff. Every key person he has had has kept me informed of his progress. I love the online sharing system where I can see what has been up to and provide my own input/photos. Its great that it is a secure site
too where only I can see my child's information and photos. The staff seem genuinely happy to work at Little Pals and always come up with good ideas for craft activities, celebrations and fun days. I have a massive folder of his art work at home. Their Facebook page is always updated with menus, term dates and general news, and they have a sports coach coming in each week with the older ones now, how lovely.
The prices are one of the most competitive around (and I've looked at quite a few!) and it includes a cooked meal every day.
They have a baby massage course on site too, which is free to take part. Their fingerprint & CCTV system is very good - only parents and staff can enter and everyone else has to be met and signed in.


I would recommend this nursery to anyone, and I have done recently. Well done Everyone at Little Pals, keep up the good work.

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Review from Kathy C (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We viewed many nurseries before deciding on Little Pals and I'm so pleased that we made this choice for our sons.


The activities that the lovely staff think up every day are fantastic. Squishing jelly, fun with paint, sand and shaving foam, baking, stories, loads of art work, playing outdoors, walks,

trips out and they even have a fab football coach come in once a week which the children love.


The nursery is clean and organised. Every room is set up for the age group brilliantly. The hot meals for £2 per day are delicious. The best thing by far about Little Pals are the most wonderful, kind attentive and happy staff that genuinely care for our children.

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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little pals is an excellent nursery. My little boy really enjoys going every day.
He loves all the staff and when he comes home he doesn't stop talking about how much he enjoyed his day.
My little boy has cerebral palsy and little pals fulfill all his needs and go above board to help him.
My boy
and come on amazingly since he started.
Any problems I have had has been sorted out very quickly.
The staff are very nice and easy to talk to and help with any concerns there may be.
I can not praise little pals enough to for the time and effort they put into my boys care.
They keep me fully updated and give me a full letter of what he does each day :)
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Review from Ron B (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a fantastic nursery. My children love attending and have gained so much knowledge and confidence since being there. My son loves the professional sports coach visits, especially the football! All the staff are friendly and professional and always willing to help. Would highly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.450)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.450) out of 10 for Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre is calculated as follows: ( (35 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 35 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.45 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 75 number of registered child places is 15. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.2
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre accepts?

Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre Open?

Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre have capacity for?

Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Little Pals Nursery - Tendring Education Centre to the centre of Clacton-on-Sea?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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