Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood

1 Mount Avenue, Shenfield, Brentwood CM13 2NS
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Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood provides childcare for children aged three months to just under five years old.

The nursery is in a residential area, opposite Shenfield Station and close to bus routes.

The team prepare each child for the transition into school. Following the EYFS curriculum, they offer a wide range of taught and child-led activities that are designed to build their skills, hit their development goals and flourish as an inquisitive and independent learner.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma O'Doherty (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 115

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £99.75 per day - 07.30 am - 18.00 pm

  • Price includes all extra's, including nappies, wipes, formula milk, all food - catering for all dietary requirements, extra curricular activities, including music and movement and sports coach.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Safe off street parking for drop off and collection.

Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood Reviews (26)

9.4

Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.402) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood has 26 reviews.

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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a mum, handing your little one over to someone else's care is one of the hardest things you'll ever do.But from the very beginning, the team have gone above and beyond to make the transition not only smooth, but truly special.
They took the time to really get to know my little boy - habits,needs,
his unique personality - and tailored their care in the most thoughtful and attentive way. Just two weeks in, and he's already running into the arms of Millie, Brooke, Grace, and Nicole (apologies if I've missed anyone - you're all amazing!).
What felt like one of the hardest moments has been transformed into a beautiful experience, all thanks to the genuine love, empathy, and nurturing care that comes so naturally to every single member of staff.
I'm already seeing such wonderful development in my little boy - from his confidence to his communication - and it's clear that the work they're doing with him is making a real impact.
I honestly couldn't have asked for more.
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Review from Henry H (Father of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are great. Our daughter has settled in without a hitch. Nicole and the team in lilac room are always smiley and welcoming and our daughter loves going to nursery already. Healthy meals, creative activities, good vibes. Thank you to all involved!
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Review from Magdalena H (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel incredibly lucky and grateful that my daughter has had the chance to attend Creative Kids Shenfield. As her nursery journey comes to an end with school starting in September, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the truly wonderful experience she's had.


The entire team has been amazing-always

kind, caring, and genuinely committed to the children's wellbeing and development. A special thank you to the manager, whose leadership sets such a positive tone throughout the nursery. We're also especially thankful for 4 other staff members who are my daughter's absolute favourites have each played a big role in making her days so joyful, nurturing, and fun.


It's clear that the staff always have the children's best interests at heart, and the warm, supportive environment they've created has made a lasting impact on our little one. I couldn't have asked for a better start to her early years.


Thank you, Creative Kids Shenfield, for everything!

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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Creative Kids is a friendly, fun and educational nursery that has brought out the absolute best in my son.
He has been attending since he was 10 months old, and I have always felt he was safe, looked after and nurtured.
In his current room, I am sent daily updates with photos of all the activities
he is enjoying, and he is now on his way to being fully potty trained - thanks in no small part to their efforts. He has grown and developed so much in his time there.
The staff always have time to help and provide advice when needed, and they support the local community such as the recent charity food bank donation.
The girls there feel like family and my son loves them all - its so nice they have watched him grow through the years.
I would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Sam V (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery for just over 2 years now, in his 3rd room at the setting.
Within this time my son has thrived. The nursery itself is run like a family rather than a business. When we first joined, I was an anxious first time mum, the office manager and the ladies went over and above
to help both me and my son settle. I would often refer to the manager for advice rather than my own family. The ''you are never a problem'' and ''never a nuisance'' attitude the team have at Creative Kids made the transition from being at home with my son, for him being in nursery full time seamless.
It's clear to see day to day that the nursery take pride in who they hire into their practice. The majority of the staff members love nothing more than spending the day with our children and it doesn't feel like ''just a job''
I feel incredibly lucky to have found this nursery and that my son continues to learn new skills, have fun and develop relationships with his peers.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending Creative Kids, Shenfield, the staff that look after her are attentive to all her needs and go above and beyond every single day to ensure she is happy and content. The nursery is a homely environment and I couldn't have chosen a better team for my daughter. You can tell that
all the staff know their children and key children very well. She loves the food and always eats all of her meals and is always happy when I collect her.
Thank you to everyone at Creative Kids, Shenfield.
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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a phenomenal nursery! The attention to detail and care shown to my little one. They go above and beyond. Everyone is so friendly and polite, it's a pleasure to take my little one there. There is an array of activities for children to do, and a great selection of meals too!
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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls who look after my daughter are so welcoming, and friendly and put my mind at rest knowing that my daughter is fine and happy, they are positive when collecting and dropping off. My daughter is always smiling when I pick up so I know she is happy there. They do great creative activities which
enhance her learning and every day she does is different! The nursery manager is very welcoming and very knowledgeable, she is willing to help whenever she can. The nursery is very clean tidy and well run, and I am always well informed about updates through apps and newsletters! 5 star rating from me.
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Creative Kids have been amazing. My son struggled to settle in due to separation anxiety and the nursery has gone above and beyond to help him. Every staff member I’ve met has been so friendly and supportive. The facilities are fantastic and he loves the garden. We are really looking
forward to watching him grow and develop with the huge range of activities the nursery provides. Thank you Creative Kids!
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has a wonderful time here! From football to dancing, her day is full of engaging activities, alongside learning and spending time with her friends.
In particular, the staff are fantastic - caring, thoughtful and fair.
We would highly recommend!
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Review from Kayleigh B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been fantastic, they settle babies into the nursery and keep the parents informed of their routine, activities, and progression. They ensure children have a range of activities and different throughout the day, my child tries all different foods from the chef on site, with the food changing
month to month. The staff are caring, and polite, and really do understand each child is different. So even on the days when a child is not happy when dropping off, they know how to settle them into the class with confidence. The outdoor space is amazing too. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are kept immaculate and clean.
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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care at the nursery. My child loves going there and spending time with her friends and carers. Good communication with the app. Parking is a nightmare, only downfall, as there is nowhere to park. We were told we could part at the banqueting suite next door, however, they have changed their
system and only allow fifteen minutes. A lot of people have received tickets for quick pick-ups.
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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Creative Kids Brentwood is a fantastic nursery. My eldest has attended full-time for the last year and a half and, through their support and care, is a flourishing two and a half year old. The staff genuinely care about all the children in the nursery and do everything to ensure they are safe, happy
and having fun! As well as the incredible garden and play area, we love the fact there's an on-site library and external teachers that come each week to do dance and football. My youngest has also just started full-time and is already absolutely loving her days at Creative Kids.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at creative kids for 9 months now and the care he has received has been exceptional. He’s been in both the youngest room and now in an older room and he has been very happy in both. He spends long days there due to the hours we work and it’s lovely as parents to know how much he enjoys
his time there. The staff are outstanding - so caring and clearly very dedicated to their jobs. His speech has come along so much over the last few months and I know a lot of that is thanks to the hard work nursery put into helping him develop. They’re great at communication and also very organised which helps as full-time working parents! My daughter will be starting there soon and I’m looking forward to seeing her enjoy herself and develop like my son has. We are very lucky to have such an outstanding place for our children in such a convenient location - I manage drop off to on the train in 4 minutes! Highly recommend to any prospective parents.
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Review from Sam L (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with our experience at Creative Kids Shenfield. My son thoroughly enjoys his time there and has come along leaps and bounds since he started. There is a great outdoor space and they make a great effort to use it unless the weather really doesn’t allow. The staff are friendly and take pride
in their work. Our son could be a bit picky with food before he started but they've made a big effort to introduce him to a varied diet and he's now a great eater. Very pleased with everything. Highly recommend.
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves the nursery and the people that work there. The hours are very helpful, the food she eats is incredible and the daily activities are great fun for her. I feel very comfortable leaving my daughter in their care while I’m at work.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Creative Kids since it opened. After little social interaction during lockdowns, this was her first experience of attending nursery at nearly 2.5 years old. We couldn’t be happier with the way in which the staff care for her and have helped her settle into a new environment
and to interact with her peers.
The facilities are fantastic - bright, clean, spacious and amazing outside space. Meals are varied and nutritious and we get lots of feedback either verbally at the end of the day or through the app.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter comes home so happy from nursery, she seems to really enjoy herself and has taken so well to the lovely staff.
The daily activities she does are really creative and she absolutely loves them.
One comment to make would be that I’m really looking forward to being able to pick her up from
her room soon when this is allowed, as it will be great to see her in the nursery environment.
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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing facilities - garden and outdoor space are huge.
All the key workers are very kind and welcoming and really make sure my daughter feels really comfortable and at home.
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Review from T T (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with our experience at Creative Kids. Very professional, clean, tidy, modern, big spaces/rooms. All staff seem very happy with their jobs. Our baby girl loves coming to the nursery; she has learnt so much there since attending. Thank you for all the lovely work they have put in.
Highly recommend to friends/family/clients.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.402)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.402) out of 10 for Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 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 4.967 for Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.967
  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 4.435 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood is based on 10 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 115 number of registered child places is 23. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 23 = 0.435
  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 Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood

What is the Age Range of Children that Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood accepts?

Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood Open?

Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood have capacity for?

Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood has capacity for a total of 115 Children.

How far is Creative Kids Nursery Brentwood to the centre of Brentwood?

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

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