Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Seesaw Children's Centre, Lancaster Way, Braintree CM7 5UL
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  • Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way, Braintree
Spring Seesaw is a purpose-built, modern-day nursery in the heart of Braintree, close to train and bus links. The nursery provides care and education for children from 0 years to 11 years and 11 months, offering flexible sessions and support with 2 years, 3 and 4-years funding and 30 hours funding. From September 2024, the nursery will also be accepting 0-2 year funding.

The nursery is staffed by a team of fully qualified staff who hold safeguarding, paediatric first aid, health and safety, behaviour management, and food hygiene as standard practice; staff also have experience and training with supporting children with special educational needs.

The nursery is proud to have large outside spaces attached to each room as well as a separate forest school area for the children to access freely throughout the session which provide a variety of different physical activities, role play opportunities, mark making opportunities and games.

The setting has close links with John Bunyan infant school which supports and aids the children's transition to reception class and actively promotes parents as partners, holding regular stay and play sessions as well as opportunities for parents to take part in events.

The nursery has a sensory room dedicated for children with additional needs and also hosts weekly forest school sessions within the grounds which is led by the forest school leader.

Care Provided by Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Clarke (Operations Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Children from 0 Months to 11 yrs
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1097940
  • Total Places for Children
  • 61
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

  • Morning sessions (8-1) from - £39.80
    Afternoon sessions (1-6) from - £38.30
    Full day sessions (8-6) from - £66.00
    Breakfast club (8-9) from - £7.35
    After school club (3-6) from - £21.75
    Holiday club morning session (8-1) from - £26.20
    Holiday club afternoon session (1-6) from - £26.20
    Holiday club full day session (8-6) from - £34.40


  • Sessions range in price depending on session times and age range


    Fees can be requested by emailing direct or booking a tour


  • Parking
  • Parking available on Lancaster Way or Panfield Lane


Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way Reviews (101)

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Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way has a Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way has 101 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson attends this lovely nursery. His brother attended until starting school last year. Both children have been extremely happy there, the care is exemplary and the activities always stimulating. Highly recommended.

Reply from Sarah Lord at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is great! My son has come so far since attending, not just in personality but educationally as well. The staff are lovely and very helpful and friendly. It's a great environment for the children and my son loves going.

Reply from Sarah Lord at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you for your lovely review, it means a lot to us that you are happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Spring Nursery is an amazing place. They support, care and love the children as if they are their own.
My oldest son loves to come back to Nursery during the half terms.

Reply from Sarah Lord at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much for leaving a review, we really appreciate the feedback and are glad you and your son are happy here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son first attended this nursery at the age of two and seemed to take to it instantly. The staff made me feel very at ease leaving him to go back to work and the biggest compliment I can give is that he couldn't wait to get in there each morning. The staff are experienced, fun and imaginative which
makes for a great atmosphere and good environment for learning. The kids seemed to really engage and I was always surprised with how quickly my son picked up on new things. The staff played a huge role in getting my little boy ready to start school and made it such an easy transition for him (and me!).
The manager is great, very approachable and always played an active part in addressing any concerns I had. I have some great memories to look back on for my son's time at nursery and I can't thank them enough.

Reply from Sarah Lord at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much for your great review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Spring Lancaster Way is a FANTASTIC nursery. The management and staff are really well-trained, highly knowledgeable and above all really care about all the children there.
My daughter has been attending Spring for 16 months and I have only hugely positive things to say about their care for her. Really
great communication, fantastic and varied activities, and they work with you as a parent to help maximise your child’s development.
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
Loads of great things about it, but the outstanding thing for me is the commitment, positivity and loveliness of all the staff.

Reply from Sarah Lord at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much for your great review, we really appreciate it and are glad you are so happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery. We have been using the nursery for 4 years and it gets better. Staff so welcoming and my girls love going there. So helpful and always have time to fill you in with what your children have been up to that day.
Great newsletters and always doing something new and exciting for all
the children. Nice to see so many smiley faces every time we turn up.

Reply from Sarah Lord at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so very much for your great review, we are so pleased that you and your girls are happy with our nursery - we really appreciate all the feedback we get.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son wasn't keen on going to the nursery at all. He was very shy and didn't want to play a lot with other children. After 3 months we can see a huge difference in our son's behaviour. He finally settled in thanks to the staff.
All the nursery staff are very supportive and professional. My son has
made friends and enjoys his time at the Spring Nursery. He feels happy and most importantly, safe here.
The food is really good and versatile. There are many additional activities available at the nursery (dancing, forest school, sport etc).

Reply from Sarah Lord at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much for your review, we are glad you and your son are happy and appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children go to this nursery and they adore it. The staff are amazing, always willing to talk, help and go the extra mile. I would always recommend this nursery to everyone. My children have blossomed here.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you very much for your review, we are glad you are happy with our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has come on leaps & bounds since starting at Spring day nursery.
She has so much confidence & has made a lovely group of friends.
All the staff are friendly & welcoming & there is always a lovely smell of home-cooked meals.
I am extremely happy that my daughter comes here & I would definitely
give 5 stars.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much for your review, we are so very glad you and your daughter are happy here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started last year without knowing a word of English. Now, I'm a proud mum, because, after 9 months of being in this nursery, my daughter can already say some few sentences and make us understand them The teachers are very friendly and that is very important to give confidence to kids. I
recommend this nursery to everyone.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you for your feedback we really appreciate this and are glad you and your daughter are happy at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her nursery days at Spring! The staff genuinely care about the children and she has learnt a lot. The activities offered are a real bonus and communication from the nursery has improved leaps and bounds recently with the use of an app.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are so glad you enjoy the app and you and your daughter are happy here too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Clean, great meals. Staff are always so welcoming and accommodating to all changes and needs at home. It's obvious they are all very passionate about their care for children and families.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much, we really do appreciate your feedback and are glad you are happy with us too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been coming to the nursery for over 4 years now and we have always found it to be very welcoming. The staff at the nursery always go that extra mile to person centre your child’s learning journey and the girls always ensure the children have fun whilst at nursery.


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been very pleased with the staff at the setting and enjoyed attending parents evening when you get to see photos and updates of what they have been up to.


My children speak very highly of the staff there and love the bond that they share with the girls, they look forward to going to nursery in the mornings and are always doing something fun when we collect them.


It’s such a pleasure to feel confident in the staff that look after your children and we are very happy with the service they provide. They have always made a huge effort in welcoming each child in their new rooms and settling them into making new friends.


Thank you for everything you do!


Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you, we really do appreciate your feedback and are glad you are happy with us here too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, my children love them and also I feel 100% happy. My daughter is 2.5 and her counting and colours is so amazing

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Highly recommend this nursery. The staff are great. Inside the nursery rooms are very clean so many actives for children. Stay and play also run groups for new mums.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much we really appreciate this feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really lovely clean Nursery, my daughter has progressed massively with her speech and social skills since going to Spring Nursery. It has a welcoming atmosphere, the staff are caring but professional and I couldn’t recommend enough! Thank you!

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much for the great review, we are so glad you and your daughter are so happy with our nursery, she is a pleasure to have here too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. My daughter has been here almost 2 years now and the staff have supported her through all her learning and some hardships in our lives. They go above and beyond to help in anyway possible. They bring out the different personalities in each individual child
and help the children thrive in their environment. They've helped me with any parenting questions or struggles I've had and I can't thank them enough for all they do.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much for the lovely review and all the feedback, we appreciate you taking the time to do this and are glad you and your daughter are so happy here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend this nursery, my children love going and get excited to go in the mornings and always greet the staff with a hug. The staff are great and I trust them 100 percent to care for my children.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you for the great review we really appreciate this and all the feedback, we are glad you and the boys are so happy here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the day my daughter started she has been made to feel welcome. As parents we have been kept up to date with progress she has made and areas the nursery staff feel she needs additional support with. She looks forward to going each week and has made some friends which she speaks about often. The
events they put on for the children always brings a smile to my daughter face. Food options are amazing and has encouraged her to try different things.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you very much for this lovely review, we really appreciate all the feedback, and we are very glad you and your daughter are happy here too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, staff are friendly and caring and my triplet boys settled well and love attending. They have come on a lot with their development and the staff are excellent at supporting them to progress, particularly as they were born prematurely.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Nursery Manager at Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way

Thank you so much, we are really glad you are happy with our nursery and staff team, your feedback is very important to us.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.978)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10 for Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.978 for Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way is calculated as follows: ( (223 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.978

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Spring Nursery Seesaw Lancaster Way is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 61 number of registered child places is 12.2, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (18)

Sarah

Sarah C

Job Title: Operations Manager

Joined: 2022

I have over 10 years experience working within the early years sector and hold a level 3 childcare qualification as well as designated safeguarding, paediatric first aid, first aid at work, mental health first aider, food hygiene level 3 and allergen awareness.
I am passionate about childcare and education and ensuring all children are provided with opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential and thrive in safe stimulating environments.


Holly

Holly R

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Joined: 2014

I hold a level 3 qualification in childcare and education, paediatric first aid, first aid at work, designated safeguarding, and the SEN code of practice. I have lots of experience in working within the early years sector and supporting children with special educational needs. I began working at Spring Lancaster Way in July 2014 as a deputy manager.


Charlotte

Charlotte J

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2016

I hold a level 3 childcare qualification and designated safeguarding, SENCo, paediatric first aid, food hygiene, manual handling, behaviour management, health and safety; and I am also Early talk boost trained. I am the room leader for our baby room.


Tina

Tina J

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2022

I started at Spring Seesaw as a lunchtime assistant but had a real passion for my role so decided to go full-time. I work in our baby room and have a real passion for supporting children with SEND.


Leanne

Leanne C

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

I joined the team in 2024 and worked in the baby room. I have a passion for outdoor learning. I hold a level 3 qualification and am first-aid trained. I currently work in our 0-2 year room.


Leanne

Leanne E

Job Title: Lunch Time Assistant

Joined: 2017

I am level 2 childcare qualified. I began working at Spring as a lunchtime assistant and soon began working towards my qualification. I am currently working in the 0-2 year room.


Michelle

Michelle L

Job Title: Senior practitioner

Joined: 2016

I hold a level 3 childcare qualification as well as paediatric first aid, designated safeguarding, food hygiene, manual handling, behaviour and health and safety. I have been working within the early years sector for some time now and am the room leader for the two-year-old room.


Elaine

Elaine A

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2016

I hold a level 3 childcare and education qualification and have been working at Spring for some time now. I also hold safeguarding, Health and safety, food hygiene, behaviour management, and paediatric first aid. I have experience in supporting children with additional needs and working alongside outside agencies and am passionate about childcare and education. I currently work in our 2-year room.


Claire

Claire M

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2018

Claire has a level 3 childcare and education qualification and is passionate about early years. She also holds safeguarding, first aid, health and safety and food hygiene qualifications. Claire works in our 2-year-old room.


Aaliyah

Aaliyah W

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2023

Aaliyah joined our team in 2023. She is currently in the process of completing her level 3 qualification. Aaliyah is first aid trained and works in our 2-year room.


Hannah

Hannah B

Job Title: Lunch Time Assistant

Joined: 2020

Hannah holds first aid, safeguarding, fire awareness, and food hygiene. Hannah is working towards her level 3 childcare qualification. She has experience within the childcare field and enjoys outdoor learning environments. Hannah worked in our 2-year-old room.


Sarah

Sarah J

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2017

I am level 3 childcare and education qualified and have been working within the early years sector for some years now, I also hold designated safeguarding, paediatric first aid, behaviour management, health and safety, and food hygiene training. I work within our preschool room and lead the Early talk boost sessions for the children within the preschool room.


Stacey

Stacey C

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2016

I hold a level 3 qualification in childcare and education and also have first aid at work, pediatric first aid, behaviour management, health and safety, food hygiene, children's mental health awareness, and supporting children with Maths communication and speech. I am passionate about childcare and have experience in supporting children with allergies and intolerance. I support all rooms and age groups across the setting. I have recently completed my level 3 forest school lead. I work in our 3-5 year room.


Sarah

Sarah B

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Sarah holds a level 3 childcare and education qualification, First aid, safeguarding, health and safety, fire awareness and food hygiene qualification and has been working with children for over a year. She is responsible for the health and safety of the nursery. Sarah works in our 3-5 year room.


Hannah

Hannah C

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2022

Hannah enjoys working within early years and early years settings and has currently begun her level 3 childcare qualification. Hannah worked in our 3-5 year room.


Diane

Diane R

Job Title: Lunch Time Assistant

Joined: 2024

Diane joined our team in 2024. She holds a level 3 qualification and first aid training. Diane has a passion for Makaton and supporting children with SEN. Diane works in our 3-5 year room.


Leanne

Leanne G

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2016

I am the cook for the nursery, I plan and prepare the meals for the children ensuring they have well-balanced nutritious meals and have the ability to try lots of new foods. I hold a City and Guilds qualification in catering as well as food and hygiene level three and allergen awareness. As well as developing and planning my own menus I provide alternative meals for children with dietary allergies and preferences and actively encourage all the children to become involved in the menu planning too.


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Hayley W

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Joined: 2022

Hayley supports our cook in preparing highly nutritious meals. She holds a level 3 food hygiene qualification and food allergy awareness.