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Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023), provides reliable and flexible childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
The team of Early Years practitioners at the nursery have a wealth of experience and work hard to design and deliver activities and experiences that enable children to progress successfully through the EYFS curriculum.
Staff support and value each child as an individual, empowering...
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Family First Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katie Cartwright(Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 19
Total Places for Children
- 56
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:00-19:00
- Tuesday07:00-19:00
- Wednesday07:00-19:00
- Thursday07:00-19:00
- Friday07:00-19:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
Please call us to request pricing and availability.
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Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery Reviews (132)
Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery has 132 reviews.
We particularly like the engagement and good communication provided by the nursery.
We are also seeing a huge improvement in our daughter's communication ability. Very pleased.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We completely understand how nerve-wracking it can be to send your little one to nursery, especially at such a young age, and we're so glad to hear that the experience has been a positive one for both you and your daughter. It's wonderful to know that...
The staff are like family to our son who goes to the nursery 4 full days per week. He is always happy to go in when we arrive and smiling when we turn up to collect him. Friendly, organised and helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that your son feels so comfortable and happy at the nursery - it truly means a lot to us. Our team works hard to create a welcoming, supportive environment, and it's fantastic to know that he's thriving and enjoying his time with us.
My daughter and I come from France and we live in Wickford, Just Imagine is a reference in this field. A little disoriented, but it was a friend who encouraged me to go to Just Imagine and that was the catalyst for my 6-year-old daughter loved the manager and his team, they are fantastic.
Thank you for your lovely review! Moving to a new place can be daunting, but we're delighted that Just Imagine has been a positive catalyst for your daughter. It's fantastic to hear how much she loves our manager and team. We're committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all our families, and we're thrilled to be a part of your journey in Wickford. Merci beaucoup!
Just Imagine is a fantastic nursery. Both my children have attended here, and my eldest being 13 and my youngest currently attends. I cannot fault the staff; they go above and beyond, and the way they care for the kids like they are their own is priceless. Whilst at work, I have complete peace of mind that my daughter is well looked after and cared for. Over the past ten years, I have used this nursery (for both children), both myself and my husband have built up great relationships with all the staff and are now more like friends. I highly recommend Just Imagine; it is one of the best nurseries around!
Your review made our day! It's been an honour to care for both of your children over the past decade. We're thrilled to hear that you have complete peace of mind knowing your daughter is well looked after. Building such strong relationships with our families is what makes Just Imagine so special. Thank you for recommending us so highly - we're proud to be a part of your family's life!
We've had a wonderful experience with Just Imagine Wickford Day Nursery. And highly recommend it to other parents. The staff are not only well-qualified but also compassionate, creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children. The facility is immaculate, and strict safety measures are in place, ensuring a secure and healthy environment. The curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate, contributing to my child's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Just Imagine Wickford Day Nursery excels in communication, providing regular updates on my child's activities and learning progress. The staff is flexible and accommodating, making it easier for us as working parents. We wholeheartedly recommend Just Imagine Wickford Day Nursery for its exceptional care, dedicated staff, and enriching environment. Thank you to Manager and the team for our child's growth and well-being.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you've found our staff to be both qualified and compassionate, creating a nurturing environment for the children. It's lovely to know that our curriculum has positively impacted your child's development across various domains.
My daughter's experience at Just Imagine Nursery has been great so far, she has adapted very quickly and looks forward to going. All staff are very welcoming, it's an excellent environment for her to learn and develop her skills.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.
My granddaughter attends this nursery and has excelled. Her development and confidence have grown Immensely. The practitioners are welcoming and are always available to talk to when needed. My daughter and grandson also attended this nursery and I would recommend it.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.
Ideally, we would love him to attend more days in the future. We recommend it to friends, so lucky he has so much fun!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.
Amazing nursery. My daughter has enjoyed moving up from the baby room to the toddler room and now to the big room. The staff and management are amazing and responsive. Nothing is too much trouble. Pleased with my daughter‘s development and love all the creative play. Fully recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our nursery. It's heartwarming to know that your daughter has enjoyed transitioning through our different rooms and that you're pleased with her development.
All 4 of my children have attended Just Imagine, my eldest being nearly 13 so they have seen all my children grow up. My twins started here last September and they have settled in very quickly and have progressed so well in the toddler room, the staff is so lovely, caring, and welcoming. Two ladies in particular are fantastic! My girls are happy at Just Imagine and I've never had any issues. The manager also needs a mention as she's brilliant and always goes above and beyond to help, she does a fantastic job making sure the children have a good experience at nursery. I 100% Recommend Just Imagine, the manager and her team of lovely ladies are just the best!
Thank you for your lovely review! It's heartwarming to hear that all four of your children have attended Just Imagine Nursery, spanning nearly 13 years. We're thrilled to know that your twins have settled in quickly and progressed well in the toddler room.
My son has thrived since attending Just Imagine. The staff treat him like family, and he is always happy and content to go in. He has only attended for a short period but I can already see a difference in his confidence and learning. I would recommend Just Imagine as a nursery.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.
Great nursery and after-school club setting. Both of my children enjoy their time at Just Imagine and have formed fantastic relationships with the staff and have great bonds with other children. There is so much support from all the staff. There are no negatives.
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.
The thing I love the most about this nursery is the wonderful, kind, caring and welcoming staff. I know when I drop her off at nursery, she is in safe hands. She is always happy when I collect her and says she’s had a nice day. It took her a little while to settle into nursery when she first joined but the cuddles and care from the staff members really helped.
The activities that the nursery does with the children are fun and I love seeing what she comes home with. She loves to dance and it’s lovely to see the staff dancing along with her.
We love the dressing-up days.
The room size for a big room is a nice size and loads going on for the children.
The garden may be small but, for me, was reason I chose this nursery so that staff can keep an eye on the children and encourage queuing for the slide etc rather than a huge outdoor area where not all children can be watched at the same time,
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted that your daughter has been attending since September 2023 and enjoys her time at the nursery. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciate our caring and welcoming staff who ensure her safety and happiness. We are glad she settled in with their help and enjoys the fun activities, especially dancing.
The staff are amazing. My little girl was so shy and I was so worried about her being with other people other than me, they helped her settle so well and gave her the patience she needed! She comes home wanting to go back every day and even on the weekend. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your little one loves coming to the nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.
I love that there are more “organised” sessions with larger groups where everyone learns about a topic a week or for a few weeks, but they also take into account each child’s individual preferences and allow them to grow their own interests. (Hence why my girl has time to draw and colour in about 27849374 masterpieces everyday!).
You can tell the staff really try to create a special experience for the children everyday through creative activities, decor, outside guests etc.
We are definitely going to miss them when she goes to school next year. But we’ll be coming back for after school club!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Just Imagine Nursery over the past two years. It's lovely to know you appreciate our organised sessions and that we cater to each child's individual interests. We'll miss your family when she transitions to school next year, but we're excited to continue the journey with our after-school club.
My son started in September and settled in straight away! Everyone was so welcoming and on day one he came out with a best friend. On his first day they said ‘he’s made himself at home’ which is so nice to hear. My son is a little shy at times but he has really come out of his shell so much here in the last few months and we all notice this. So thank you to you all at Just Imagine!
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that he settled in straight away and felt welcomed by everyone at Just Imagine. It's heartwarming to know that he made a best friend on his first day and that he's been able to come out of his shell so much in the last few months.
The staff is very nice and knowledgeable. My daughter absolutely loves her teachers. She always mentions two particular staff members, they are her absolute favourites. I love to see my daughter having a special bond with her teachers, I think they doing a brilliant job. The manager is very nice and always helpful when you have any questions or if you need any help. Especially if you are a first-time parent like myself. The manager is the person who will explain everything clearly and help you with anything you need to know. I have to mention that the menu given to children is lush. My daughter attending Just Imagine Day Nursery for 2 years already and I never regret choosing this nursery for her. We are very thankful for all staff doing such a great job
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.
We are extremely pleased with our experience at Just Imagine. The facility is well-maintained, and we feel confident leaving our child there. We’re grateful for the loving environment provided by the manager and the team. Thanks.
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.
My daughter has attended Just Imagine since she was 2. She's now 4 and getting ready to go to primary school and I'm genuinely going to be sad to say goodbye to this setting. My daughter absolutely adores this nursery and all the staff. Who genuinely does care for the kids there, the encouragement, activities and enrichment that she gets are amazing. As a parent, it's always really daunting to leave your kids in the hands of someone else but I know when my daughter is there she is well taken care of, and she loves it. She speaks fondly of her teachers and cannot wait to go in every day. The manager and her team go out of their way every day to make sure they are well taken care of and that us parents are updated making sure we get to see all their early memories when we can't be there. If I could score higher I would.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter adores Just Imagine and the caring staff. It's lovely to know she looks forward to each day and speaks fondly of her teachers.
When my son started at this nursery he has come on leaps and bounds. Thank you to all the staff for making him feel so welcome in this lovely setting I like to call my son’s second home. The manager is always on hand if you have any problem big or small.
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Apr 2023Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries
- 29 Apr 2022Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries
- 20 Nov 2021Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries
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Meet the Team (1)

Hi, I’m Katie, Nursery Manager. I joined Just Imagine Wickford – Station Avenue in January 2012. I have over 12 years of early years experience within all age ranges, including safeguarding and SEND. I was a senior practitioner for 6 years and have progressed to Nursery Manager.
I am passionate about my job role and aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and enriched environment for the children within our care, enabling them to learn and grow.
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