Little Jimmy's Pre-school

St James Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LF
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9.9 38 Reviews
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Care Provided by Little Jimmy's Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Little Jimmy's Pre-School Committee
  • Person in charge
  • Pam Welsh (Nursery Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Age 2-5 years old
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1136325
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:45-15:30
    Tuesday 08:45-15:30
    Wednesday 08:45-15:30
    Thursday 08:45-15:30
    Friday 08:45-15:30
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Jimmy's Pre-school

  • Morning Sessions £18,
    Afternoon sessions £18,
    All day sessions 08:45-3:30 £38,
    Snack charge 50p per session,
    Cooking £1 per week

  • Early start 08:15 am is available at extra cost.
    Lunch sessions is available to add on £3.75
  • Parking

  • Communal car park which leads directly to the pre school


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Little Jimmy's Pre-school Reviews (38)

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9.9

Little Jimmy's Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Jimmy's Pre-school has 38 reviews.

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Review from Annisa S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely incredible preschool. The staff go above and beyond, they are all so lovely. Their outdoor area is incredible as well as the indoor area. Our boy loves going to nursery he always says he’s had the best time. He has flourished so much thanks to all the staff. We Can’t wait for his little brother
to go to this preschool also.
As parents finding a nursery is hard but when we found Little Jimmy's we were blown away by how amazing it is. There is nothing more you want as parents than to feel comfortable and secure leaving your child at a nursery where you know they are going to be safe and well looked after.
We love everything about Little Jimmy's preschool they are the best.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending here since April 2023.
He wasn’t settling in very well but staff helped and tried a few different strategies until we found one that worked for him. He now goes in with a huge smile and always comes out happy.

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Review from April P (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using Little Jimmy's since 2017!
All three of my children have attended this nursery and it gets no better than Little Jimmy's.
I visited other nurseries but none compared to the care and love they give their children that attend. They treat the children like their own and always help
out with advice or if you have a concern and they always resolve the issue.
My three children have always left nursery with smiles on their faces, even my eldest still leaves with a smile on her face when we pick up her sister!
Little Jimmy's makes every event special even the children’s birthdays!
Cannot recommend enough.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Jimmy’s is an amazing nursery. Both of my boys were very happy here. The garden facilities are lovely and the staff are so caring.
Very pleased my boys attended this nursery and I would definitely recommend it.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves attending little Jimmy's Pre-school; she's always excited to go and goes in with ease, and on a couple of times she's been a bit shy, the staff get her excited to go in when we are there. The staff are so lovely and always energetic and have always let me know how my child's day has been
when picking up. Thank you, guys; continue doing what you do!

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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Little Jimmy’s Preschool for just over 2 years now leaving this year for school and she wouldn’t have been ready for reception if it wasn’t for the staff here. Couldn’t off picked a better nursery, all the staff are so lovely and so caring. Highly recommend.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since joining the nursery my son has become his own little person. He has slowly come out of his shell and is so excited to go to school. All the staff are polite, friendly and go above and beyond for the children. I’ve not had a single issue, no problems and staff are always on hand for support if
needed. With the support of all the staff, my son has conquered so many things and achieved so much that I never thought was possible at his age. All their activities are focused on bringing the best out of the children. They offer so much support for the children and the parents and are always striving to achieve the best. I have since recommended so many of my friends to send their children here as they really do give them the best chance and start school life.

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Review from Liam O (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just finished his second year at Little Jimmy’s and is now graduating. I can’t thank all of the staff enough for everything they have done. Every single individual member of staff has been amazing and the relationships they build with the children are perfect. You can see that they genuinely
care about their children and take so much pride in their work. We will always be grateful for Little Jimmy’s for what they have done over the last couple of years. It really is a special place to send your children.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing preschool! Me and my daughter absolutely adore this place. Every morning she wakes up and asks if we’re going to “ school”. Each individual staff member is polite and communicative well. My daughter had come on leaps and bounds since starting last year. They treat the children as if the child
were their own. My daughter had a bad accident outside of the setting and they went above and beyond to ensure she was still able to go and enjoy her time there while it also being safe for her, the staff and the other children as she unfortunately wasn’t mobile independently. I’m gutted that my daughter only has another year left and wished they ran a school. They have lots of different activities each day and a very large outdoor space for the children to play in. They also continually do their best to provide new outdoor activities and playing equipment to ensure the safety and learning aspect is always up to date. 100% recommend.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started here in January 2023 a few weeks after turning 2, she felt that at home she walked right in and has never looked back.
Every morning she can’t wait to go see her friends and names all of the staff.
The staff are amazing, they go above and beyond and the children come out with
smiles on their faces all the time. They are super accommodating and nothing is ever too much trouble.
She has learnt so much already and has come on leaps and bounds. So many people comment on how well she is doing since being in the nursery.
We can’t thank the nursery for all they have done for us. So glad we are part of the Little Jimmy’s family.

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Review from Trina B (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

100% recommend Little Jimmy's Pre-School. The staff there do a fantastic job in helping us parents with any concerns we may have. They are honest and open and effectively communicate with everyone 1:1. We have been using this nursery for years! Two of my children have attended, my eldest had toileting
difficulties and every staff was on board in helping us to overcome every hurdle. Little Jimmy's staff make you family, they treat the children like they are their own and go above and beyond for them all! Events are planned during out of work hours, activities for every session, photoshoots, day trips! I couldn't have placed my children in a better nursery! My children have had the best start anyone could ever give them due to the hard work from the staff. Staff sickness rarely happens here the kids get to see the same faces and have formed amazingly strong bonds. We have had an amazing experience of nursery life here and love them all deeply as they love our children!

Reply from Amber Coldron, Nursery Manager at Little Jimmy's Pre-school

Thank you we really appreciate your feedback and loyalty!


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Review from P M (Father of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Do not send your child here if they have special needs because you will continually let down at short notice. My son is at home more than he attends nursery as the SEN lead phones in sick every other week. The management take no steps to rectify or hire additional resources for SEN but had the time
and resources to open another site.
We get called an hour before he is due to attend to be told he can't come today and it is always my son and who is let down whilst other kids and parents don't have to suffer.
There is always a story or a reason why they can't take him and this has been going on for 9 months.

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Review from Debbie G (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went to this pre-school in 2016 and he loved it and I was very happy so I sent my two younger children there as well. Lovely staff and very good pre-school I would highly recommend.

Reply from Pam Welsh at Little Jimmy's Pre-school

Thank you Debbie, we loved having your children, they were a pleasure and we wish them all the best in primary school.


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Review from Christine H (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery for almost two years. They have a very friendly approach and are all very kind and try and get the best out of my little man with such a personal touch. The dedication of the staff go a long way out their way to make sure that the little ones are happy especially with
the new sensory garden, they have worked so hard with fundraising, etc would highly recommend Little Jimmy's.

Reply from Pam Welsh at Little Jimmy's Pre-school

We will miss you very much, but have enjoyed watching your son progress into such a wonderful boy!


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Review from Tanya B (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very welcoming and really good with the parents and children. My little boy loves going to Little Jimmy's.

Reply from Pam Welsh at Little Jimmy's Pre-school

Thank you very much Tanya, we hope we've welcomed you and look forward to the rest of your son's time with us.


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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love how down to earth and caring the nursery is as well as the staff. Always putting loads of little events for the little people, well done all.

Reply from Pam Welsh at Little Jimmy's Pre-school

Thank you Zoe, we enjoyed having all three of your children!!


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Review from Vicki M (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery for your child to develop in, very trustworthy, they do exactly as you ask of them plus much more to help the children progress. My daughter loves all the staff there and has made many friends in just a few short months.

Reply from Amber Coldron at Little Jimmy's Pre-school

Thank you Vicki, we look forward to progressing her to her fullest potential with us.


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Review from Maureen G (Great-grandmother of Child) published on 16 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just needed to say how much my great great grandaughter loves her time at nursery and how happy and well she is doing since joining.

Reply from Pam Welsh at Little Jimmy's Pre-school

Hi Maureen thank you so much for your review. Feedback is vital for us so we always know how and where to improve if needed. She is doing so well and an asset to our class. Thank you.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for Little Jimmy's Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.861 for Little Jimmy's Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (347 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 381 Ratings = 4.861

  • 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 Little Jimmy's Pre-school is based on 31 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 31 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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