Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (September 2025), is a warm and welcoming nursery offering a homely environment for children.
Catering for children aged 18 months to 5 years, children learn and play in age groups with age-appropriate equipment and activities. The staff team deliver the EYFS curriculum through a wide range of stimulating and educational activities and ensure all children are supported and encouraged to explore...
Funding & Fees
Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
Please call us to request pricing and availability.
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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
- Sophie Killick (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 9
Total Places for Children
- 32
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-18:30
- Tuesday 07:00-18:30
- Wednesday 07:00-18:30
- Thursday 07:00-18:30
- Friday 07:00-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery Reviews (115)
Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.922) out of 10, based on 57 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery has 115 reviews.
Amazing experience. To see all the children enjoying themselves and all playing with one another, the staff are amazing with the children. (lovely to see).
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you've had such a positive experience and that you've seen the children happily engaging and playing together.
I am very pleased with my child's development since she has started at Just Imagine. She has grown in confidence and comes home smiling every day.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear that your child is growing in confidence and enjoying her time at Just Imagine.
The nursery and staff are amazing! My daughter cannot wait to go on the day she goes, I'm so happy we found just imagine!
My daughter loves the garden, her confidence and development has grown so much since attending! My son will also be attending soon!
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear how much your daughter enjoys coming to nursery.
Just Imagine Maldon provides a safe and creative place for my son to learn. They spend lots of time outside and he never wants to come home. The staff are lvoely and accomodating. I would recommend this nursery to prospective parents.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that your son enjoys his time at Just Imagine Maldon and that you've found the environment to be both safe and creative. Outdoor play and learning are a big part of what we do, so it's great to know it's something he looks forward to each day.
What a wonderful setting! All children seemed incredibly happy with the event put on by the staff. It was lovely to see where the children play each day & interact with staff members caring for our loved ones.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the event and appreciated the opportunity to see the environment where the children play and learn each day. It's always great to see such positive engagement with our setting and team.
The facilities are amazingly good with great care taken to keep the children well and safe.
On my visits to the school the staff have always been polite and keen to engage with family members. There isa genuine love & care shown to all. Very impressed. THANKYOU.
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback. We're delighted to hear about your granddaughter's progress and happiness since joining the nursery. It's wonderful to know our facilities, staff interactions, and approach to care and safety have made a strong impression.
A lovely environment, staff are caring and the children clearly well looked after and happy. My grandchild is doing so well here and clearly enjoys her days.
Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear that your grandchild is thriving and enjoying her time with us. Creating a caring and supportive environment is at the heart of what we do, and it means a lot to know it's making a difference.
When we moved to the area it was important to find the right nursery for our son. Just Imagine was the perfect fit for us! He loves this nursery as much as his old one. He has continued to thrive here. The staff are great and he adores his key worker.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad to hear that Just Imagine has been a great fit for your family after your move. It's wonderful to know your son has settled in well, continues to thrive, and has built such a strong bond with his key worker.
We love Just Imagine! Since my child started he's loved every moment! His speech has really improved. He loves the outdoor space and really enjoys playing with two staff members in particular.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how much your child is enjoying their time at Just Imagine. It's great to know their speech has progressed and that they're making the most of the outdoor space.
Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery is an incredible setting that is nurturing and person centred. My daughter feels safe and secure and has developed some amazing relationships with the people that care for her within the setting. The staff are child focused and that is evident by the relationships built.
We're so happy to hear that your daughter feels safe, secure, and truly at home at Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery. Building strong, nurturing relationships is at the heart of everything we do, and it's wonderful to know that this has made a positive impact on her experience.
Just Imagine Maldon provides my children with quality care and early years education. My daughter experiences a range of activities and leaves every session happy and excited to return. The staff are a knowledable and dedicated team who always put children at the centre of their practice. 10/10 recommend for quality care.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys her time with us and looks forward to each session. Our team is passionate about providing high-quality care and meaningful early years experiences, so it's incredibly rewarding to know that this shines through.
My son has attended Just Imagine Maldon for a few months now. My son loves interacting with all the children and staff. Just imagine Maldon have a wide range of learning resources, which has been my son's favourite thing. The open days and events are always lovely and well-planned.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that your son is enjoying his time at Just Imagine Maldon. Its wonderful to know he loves engaging with the other children and our team, and that our learning resources have become a favourite!
Had a lovely time in the garden joining in play and cake decorating with my grandson. It was lovely watching all the children playing alongside their mums, nans and friends, he had great fun building a house with the large bricks, needing a little help as his tower got taller. Lots of imaginative and water play was at hand.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your time in the garden with your grandson. It's always so special to see the children playing and creating memories with their loved ones, and it sounds like your grandson had a fantastic time.
Wonderful friendly nursery. Lots for the children to do. Great equipment. Very welcoming staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear you've had such a positive experience with us. Our team works hard to create a welcoming, engaging environment with lots of fun and learning opportunities for the children, so it's lovely to know that's coming through.
My son has thrived at Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery. In a short period of time my son has bonded really well with the girls there. The setting is always filled with lots of activities for the children to explore.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear that your son has settled in well and built great bonds with our team. It's wonderful to know that he enjoys exploring all the activities we provide.
My granddaughter is very reserved but the staff have really helped her settle in and she goes in happily. She is always happy when I pick her up and chats about what she's done and had for lunch. Clearly a very caring and interesting environment for the children.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that your granddaughter has settled in happily and enjoys her time with us. It's lovely to know that she is excited to share her day with you-it's a great sign that she feels comfortable and engaged in her environment.
My child has settled really well and loves coming to nursery. The nursery does a great range of food and is very clean. My child really likes the staff.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your child has settled in well and enjoys coming to nursery. It's great to know they like the food and feel comfortable with our team-we strive to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for all children.
This is such a wonderful nursery. My little girl is always so excited to attend as they just do such amazing and wonderful things with the children. I am constantly tell my friends how lovely the staff are here and how lucky I feel to have found Just Imagine Maldon. Thank you ladies.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your little girl loves her time at Just Imagine Maldon. Creating a joyful and nurturing environment for children is at the heart of everything we do, and knowing that she's excited to attend means the world to us.
My son is really enjoying his nursery, the staff worked really hard helping to settle him into the setting and he has come on leaps and bounds since starting in November. I love the updates I am sent from activities he has been involved in and appreciate the effort that is put in to make special events exciting for the kids.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear that your son is enjoying his time at nursery and that he's made such great progress since November. It's wonderful to know that the team's s efforts to help him settle in have made such a positive impact on him.
Just Imagine is a fabulous nursery, my child loves attending and always leaves with a smile on her face, very friendly and professional staff, thank you always for your best efforts in assuring my child is content and well looked after during her time at nursery.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your child loves attending Just Imagine and leaves with a smile every day. Our team is dedicated to providing the best care, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that their efforts make such a positive impact on your child's experience.
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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 (2)
Hi, I’m Sophie, Nursery Manager. I have worked in childcare for 12 years, with the last three years at Just Imagine. I started my time with the company at Colchester and was recently promoted to Manager of Maldon.
I strive to make the best learning and teaching environments for both the children in our care and for my team.
Hi, I’m Jeanine and I have worked for Just Imagine Day Nursery for 3 years. Throughout my 18 years working in childcare by far the best part for me is building relationships with the children and their families. It is my passion to ensure every child is supported to grow on their nursery journey and beyond.
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