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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...
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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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-19:00
- Tuesday 07:00-19:00
- Wednesday 07:00-19:00
- Thursday 07:00-19:00
- Friday 07:00-19:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery Reviews (127)
Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery has 127 reviews.
My child is very happy at Just Imagine. The team there all take care of her as an individual, and she has been attending since she was a baby and now has moved into the big room. I am always updated regarding her activities and her eating habits in the day. I feel that my child is taken care of by a team that treats her kindly. We feel fortunate to have such an excellent nursery and child care setting which provides excellent service with a personal touch. Thank you.
Thank you for the review and for saying we are an excellent nursery. We love taking care of all the children in our care.
The staff are great, so supportive of the children and always with their best interests at the centre of everything they do. Couldn't recommend this setting highly enough.
Thank you for the review and for saying the staff are great. The children certainly are at the centre of everything we do!
My daughter absolutely loves Just Imagine Day Nursery. She has really come out of herself and become a lot more confident since she started in the baby room. She is now in the big room, and since being in there, I have noticed how her speech has improved as well as her making lots of new friends, which is lovely to see! She loves all of the teachers who have worked with her in all three rooms; they have all been amazing with her during her time at Just Imagine. She does lots of fun activities, and I love seeing all of her nursery work. The manager is always helpful with any queries or worries we may have to do with the nursery or with our daughter.
Thank you for the review. It's lovely to hear your daughter has become a lot more confident and is making friends at nursery.
I was so nervous and full of guilt leaving them so young, but the staff at Just Imagine settled them and me very quickly.
My daughter normally never lets me out of her sight, yet she goes into nursery happy and excited every time.
I can’t recommend this nursery enough; the staff feel like our children’s second family, and I’m so glad we found them!
Thank you for leaving a lovely review. It really is amazing to hear that the nursery team were able to help yourselves and your children through the transition, also glad we were able to calm your nerves. I am glad your daughter has built an excellent bond with staff members that she is able to go...
I have been using this nursery for my three children for the past 10+ years now. I currently have my 3-year-old at the nursery. She attends twice a week for a full day, and she always looks forward to going, and she loves it there! The staff are supportive, lovely and caring and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to friends or family.
Hello, thank you for leaving a review. How amazing to hear your three children all came to Just Imagine. It's lovely to hear that your daughter is attending the nursery at the moment and that she loves the nursery and looks forward to attending on her nursery days! I am happy that you think our...
My children have both attended here since babies and are now in the out of school club. The Just Imagine team are amazing with the kids and really helpful towards the parents as well. Both children are happy to attend daily, which makes my life much easier!
Hello, thank you for leaving a review. It's lovely to hear that you think the Just Imagine Team are great and helpful with yourselves and your children. I'm glad both of your children are happy to come to nursery.
The level of interaction and engagement is superb, and I highly recommend this nursery.
Hello, thank you for leaving a lovely review. How lovely to hear that you think sending your child to Just Imagine was one of the best decisions you have made! I'm glad our nursery team made your daughter feel welcome, helped her settle in quickly and also built bonds with the other children at...
Our young son (4) started here in August last year (when he was 3) after we lost our lovely childminder. He had some settling in sessions before he started school, and he really enjoys it. His papa and I were very anxious initially with this transition going from a full-time childminder to a new before and after school/holiday club - plus starting school... and he’s settled in really really well! We are so happy. The staff are just great, friendly and accommodating. It’s comforting to know he’s in safe hands on the school runs and in the holidays. We’d recommend this lovely place!
Hi, thank you for leaving a review. I'm glad to hear that you were eased with the transition process and that your son is settled and happy at Just Imagine. It's lovely to hear that you think the nursery team are great, accommodating and friendly! Thank you for saying that you know your son is in safe hands whilst in our care and you would recommend us!
Thank you to the whole team; I can't recommend enough.
Hello, thank you for leaving a lovely review. I'm happy to hear that you're happy with the team and how they take care of your son. Thank you for saying how you would recommend our nursery to other parents.
I also find that the meals provided have helped my little boy to become more welcoming to different foods and ask more questions about what he’s eating as well as more curious about everything around him.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone wanting to provide their child with the best care and support. It helps to leave them with someone you can fully trust, and in my opinion, I trust this nursery with my whole being.
Hi, thank you for leaving a lovely review. I am happy that you think our staff are excellent at taking care of your little one and making sure he enjoys himself at nursery. It's great that your son is now even more confident and outgoing since starting at Just Imagine, and also that the setting has...
My daughter loves going, wakes up every morning excited to go, and when she finishes, tells me how much fun she’s had. The staff are lovely, and my daughter is a very fussy eater but always eats her food at nursery.
Hello, thank you for leaving a review. It's so lovely to hear that your daughter loves to get up every morning and attend nursery. To have them little catch-ups in the evenings when your little one finishes nursery about what they have done throughout the day is just magical; it also helps towards their communication and language development!
My son has been attending the nursery since September 2021, and he has enjoyed every day that he has been. The staff are great with him, and they take their time with him in helping him to learn new things. They have a great variety of meals and snacks to choose from that cater to all. Since my son has been going, he has learned so much, and I feel that it’s helped him in so many ways social and learning skills. I would highly recommend this nursery, as I could not fault the staff or manager in any way. Any incidents we are always made aware of which is great to know what is going on at all times as it can be worrying to leave your child in other peoples hands, but I know that any issues I will always get a phone call or informed on picking him up - 10/10 rating for me.
Hello, thank you for leaving a review. It's lovely to hear that your son is enjoying visiting the nursery, and he has built bonds with the staff. We are glad you're happy with the food that we provide for your son and that your son also likes the meals. The team work hard towards the children's...
Our son has been going to Just Imagine for over a year now, and I can honestly say he loves it; he talks about all of his teachers very fondly and enjoys going there every week. They do different activities every day, which are shown to the parents through the app, so that really helps me to feel like I am not missing out. They learn through play, and he often comes home and tells me all about what he has learnt that day; the latest topic he was interested in was volcanos. He has made some wonderful friends here, and we love it so much that our daughter will be starting in July when I return to work. Thank you for all you do.
Hello, thank you for leaving a review. It's so lovely to hear that your son is really enjoying his time at Just Imagine and how he has built a bond with his teachers and he talks about them at home fondly. We are happy to hear you are enjoying receiving all the photos and information on your son's...
My little boy has been coming to the nursery since he was 10-months-old and is now three. We all love all the staff. I always know he is safe and loved when he walks through the doors. He talks about the ladies just as much as all the little friends he has made and enjoys all the activities that are put on each day. I can honestly say they have really helped our little boy and supported us as a family whenever we need so much. So, I feel so much more relaxed going back to work after our second child, knowing they will be to joining the Just Imagine family.
Thank you for leaving a lovely review. It's lovely to hear that yourself and your child has enjoyed and trusted the nursery, that he has started in the baby room and is making his way around the nursery. Our main focus is to make sure your child is safe and comfortable, and to hear that he is, is...
I had a bad experience with a previous nursery and so switched to this one. I have no regrets. My son has absolutely thrived here, and the staff are excellent. Communication with the staff and parents is great, and I always know what he's been up to and what he's eaten etc. They really eased my worries about leaving him again, and my son asks for the ladies when he's not there. He loves it, and we have actually increased days since he started. Would recommend to anyone!
Hi, thank you for leaving a review. I'm so sorry to hear that you have had a bad experience with another nursery. I'm glad we have been able to restore your trust in nurseries again and that your son has thrived whilst being at Just Imagine. I'm happy that you think our staff are excellent and you...
He was a late talker, so his speech was limited, and due to Covid and lockdowns, he had very little social skills, especially with children his own age. He preferred to play alone or with the adults, which actually made me a little sad.
In just a few short months, he has come on leaps and bounds. He now speaks in full sentences and can hold a conversation; he cannot wait to get into nursery on his days and enjoys nothing more than playing with his friends.
The staff at Just Imagine are amazing; they really care about the children, and it shows. He loves the girls from the big room, and he tells me that regularly. It's so comforting knowing I can leave him with people he trusts and is so comfortable with.
The team are the best, and I can't recommend them enough!
Hello, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. It's good to hear how the team have helped your son come along in his development and helped him with his communication and social development, and how excited he is to go to nursery. The team are very caring towards the children, and I'm glad that...
I would highly recommend.
Hello, thank you for leaving a review. How lovely that your son asks to go to nursery every day; it's such a nice thing to hear and to hear how happy he is and how excited he gets when you arrive outside the nursery. I am glad to hear that you think our team are friendly and welcoming and that you would recommend Just Imagine to other parents.
The photo updates on the app are great, as is the communication on all subjects.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Just Imagine to anyone seeking a great nursery.
Thank you for your review. I'm glad staff at Just Imagine have been able to help your daughter settle into the nursery setting and that she now gets excited at the thought of going into the nursery! The app is a great way to show parents what their child has been learning through photos and give...
They both have food allergies (one has a nut allergy and the other - dairy), but this has never been an issue, and Just Imagine have dealt with it brilliantly. We know that our kids eat well here.
The staff team are professional, courteous and always helpful. Whenever we have had to contact the nursery, we usually get a fast response also, which is valued.
Finally, I think this nursery has performed admirably throughout Covid times, and I've been impressed with their procedures to keep the children and their staff team safe.
Hello, thank you for your review. It's lovely to hear that both of your children have come to our nursery and how happy you are with the setting, also that yourselves and your children felt welcomed and put at ease through the transition into nursery. We take allergies very seriously, and I'm glad...
The staff really do care for the children and their development, and over the years have become like family. Lots of the staff have been there for most of our time with them, which we have built great relationships.
Management is amazing and always willing to help.
I couldn't recommend the nursery enough.
Thank you for your review. It makes our day hearing that you know your children are safe and happy whilst they are at our nursery setting. Thank you for your kind words about our staff being caring towards the children and their development, and also how you as the parents have built great relationships with the management and staff!
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 20 Nov 2021
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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