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Centre Place Nursery

15 Prospect Close, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 2JD
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Centre Place Nursery, Southend-on-Sea

Centre Place Nursery in Southend-on-Sea offers flexible, affordable childcare for children aged between 0-5 years.

The friendly, dedicated and highly qualified team organises the day to enable children to participate in a variety of child-initiated and adult supported activities.

The nursery caters for each individual child's needs and they have the freedom to choose from a range of exciting play and learning activities, including group activities.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Tara Simpson(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Registered Charity Number

  • 1096526

Total Places for Children

  • 59

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-17:00
  • Tuesday08:00-17:00
  • Wednesday08:00-17:00
  • Thursday08:00-17:00
  • Friday08:00-17:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees

0-2 Room - we do accept 15 hours and 30 hour funding - this is stretched across whole year and no term time contracts. A minimum of 3 days a week booking. Each session £74 for full day 0800 - 1700. No half days available.

2-5 Room - 30 hour funded Sessions are stretched all year round. Sessions are either 0800 - 1230 or 1230 - 1700 or full days 0800 - 1700 . A minimum of 2.5 days each week.

2-5 Room - 15 hours universal funding - we accept universal funding also limited spaces.

Full day 2-5 Room £74
AM session 0800 - 1230 £39

PM session 1230 - 1700 - £37

We do have some spaces for next term. Please check your eligibility for funding on the gov uk website.


If you require a registration form, please do email us for online registration form. Thank you,

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Centre Place Nursery Reviews (28)

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9.4

Centre Place Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.439) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Centre Place Nursery has 28 reviews.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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My 2-year-old son has learned a lot here. He has become confident in exploring and communicating. All the staff are super nice, the senior practitioner, nursery practitioner and deputy manager have been wonderful to my toddler. They not only look after my son but also provides ongoing advice on various matters which was very helpful for me as a first-time mother. They also have a lovely garden, my son loves playing outdoors. I can't recommend them enough for their genuine love for children, their affection and their sincerity.

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Review from Jenna G (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children currently attend this nursery and have since they were both under 1 year old. The staff are absolutely incredible and my children love coming here. The communication between staff and parents is fantastic, be it via phone, face to face or on the app. There is such a family feel and they treat each and every child as if they were their own. The facilities in the nursery are amazing. The garden is huge and has lots of equipment and activities set up for them to play with and inside there are reading nooks, sensory areas and lots of imaginative play. I honestly cannot fault this nursery and would recommend it to anyone who wants their children to go somewhere safe, fun and inclusive.

Reply from Tara Simpson, Manager at Centre Place Nursery
Thank you so much for this review. It is an absolute priveledge to look after your children and it is so lovely to hear your comments - I feel so proud to be part of this team. Thank you again, this is what continues to motivate us - making a difference to children and their learning through play.

Enjoy your summer and look forward to hearing all about the adventures you have.

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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Great employees, very loving, good organizer. I 100% recommend the Centre Place Nursery to any mother who is unsure about their choice of nursery. My son loved visiting the nursery every day. Center Place also has its own app, in which you are always up to date.

Reply from Tara Simpson, Manager at Centre Place Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. We have loved having your son at nursery and the smiles he brought to us. We will miss you all and wish all the best for big school. Enjoy your summer.

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Review from Katarzyna L (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves her nursery and teachers. She is singing songs, counting and knows the letters. She always comes back happy from nursery and always goes to nursery with pleasure and a big smile. Staff are very friendly and helpful, always trying to find a solution if you are in trouble with money or any other life problems. We will miss our nursery when she goes to school.

Reply from Tara Simpson, Manager at Centre Place Nursery

Thank you so much for your review it is uplifiting to know us as a team make a difference. We wish you all the best for the future and the new adventures that wait at big school. Have a lovely summer.

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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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My child has had a wonderful time at this nursery if only for a short time, I have had no issues at all, all of the staff are great, easy to talk to and have always kept me up to date with progress, my child has learnt alot since going here, it's a shame she has to go to school. The nursery itself is great, a nice place to be. My child settled in straight away, it's a great nursery for all children who attend.

Reply from Tara Simpson, Manager at Centre Place Nursery

Thank you for the review. We appreciate your feedback and we feel so happy to have been part of your child's journey with us. We wish our friends all the best for their new adventure at school.

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Review from Shema K (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery and amazing staff. Nothing has been too much trouble and my child has come a long way with you. We are sad to be leaving the best nursery in this area. Grateful for all your hard work. Thank you for being amazing people.

Reply from Tara Simpson, Manager at Centre Place Nursery

Thank you so much for the positive comments. Its been an absolute pleasure being part of your child's journey with us. We wish all of our little friends all the best for school.

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Review from Lorraine W (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have used this nursery for two of my children now and I cannot fault the staff one bit, we are always kept up to date with what they are doing and how our child is getting on. The new app is brilliant for two-way communications, especially during the recent Covid times. I highly recommended this nursery setting.

Reply from Tara Simpson, Manager at Centre Place Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I will pass these on to the team.

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Review from Martin R (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My two children couldn't wait to get back to nursery after the holidays. They have both formed good relationships with staff members and always come home and talk to me all about their day. I have been very happy with the way the nursery dealt with Covid-19 and helping to ensure my children are safe. Would definitely recommend. I feel comfortable leaving my children knowing they are happy and are going to have a lot of fun!

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  • 22 Jul 2026

    In April and May 2026, we invited families at our early years settings to share their honest feedback through our Parent/Carer Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which received 325 responses,...

  • 22 Jul 2026

    The team at Centre Place Nursery in Southend-on-Sea recently teamed up with Delta Housing for their Big Spring Clean initiative, an inspiring community effort focused on caring for the environment...

  • 22 Jul 2026

    Children, staff, and families at Centre Place Nursery came together in a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion for this year’s World Cultural Day. The nursery was filled with colour,...

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Meet the Team (6)

Tara Simpson
Tara SimpsonJob Title:Early Years Manager

Worked in Childcare for 15 years.

Amanda
Amanda Job Title:Early Years Assistant Manager

SENCo and Worked in childcare for 25 years.

Sarah
Sarah Job Title:Early years Educator

Worked in childcare for 28 years.

Natalie
Natalie Job Title:Early years Educator

Worked in Childcare for 27 years.

Aziza
Aziza Job Title:Lead Early Years Educator

Worked in childcare for 15 years

Tenicia
Tenicia Job Title:Early Years Assistant

Worked in EYA for 2 years.

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