Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

61 Station Avenue, Wickford SS11 7AS
Submit a Review
9.9 124 Reviews
  • Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery, Wickford
Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023), provides reliable and flexible childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The team of Early Years practitioners at the nursery have a wealth of experience and work hard to design and deliver activities and experiences that enable children to progress successfully through the EYFS curriculum.

Staff support and value each child as an individual, empowering them to meet their development goals, explore their own interests and grow in confidence.

The nursery provides daily updates and photos about your child’s routine and activities, ensuring you never miss a moment. They also work closely with school community networks.

For older children, Just Imagine Wickford offers an Out of School Club for 4 to 11-year-olds, open before and after school during term time. Additionally, there's a Holiday Club for 4 to 11-year-olds, ensuring year-round enjoyment and engagement.

Show Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery on the Map

Care Provided by Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Katie Cartwright (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

  • 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.

Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery Reviews (124)

Total of 124, showing 81-100
9.9

Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10, based on 69 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery has 124 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 116
  • 8
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

124
12
44
69
55

Review from Kerry B (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just Imagine has been amazing. My son attended the nursery then after school club. I cant thank the manager and the team enough. Amazing staff. My son loved it here, and I always received good feedback from his day.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

So great to hear your son had a great time at the nursery and after school club. Thanks for sending in your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son went to Just Imagine Day Nursery in the big room. It really helped his social skills and help him to prepare for reception. He loved going to nursery and doing loads of different activities. The staff are always happy to help and friendly.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

So lovely to hear that the manager and the team helped support your son's transition to reception. Thank you for sending in your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Roxanne S (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just Imagine are fantastic. All the staff members have gone above and beyond for my little boy, knowing I'm working full time and my son is in his happy place sets me at ease!
From the day to day playing and all the key skills he has learnt has made him thrive even more than he was before!
The communication
within Just Imagine is 100 per cent on point!
As any parent, you feel guilty leaving your child, but seeing him happy, content and knowing he's playing and learning with all the staff members is amazing in my eyes.
Thank you to all the staff members at Just Imagine, keep smiling like you always do!

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

So lovely to hear your son is enjoying his time and is happy with the manager and her team. When your little one is smiling it makes it all a lot easier. Thank you for sending in your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went to the nursey for 6-years, and he absolutely loved it. All the staff are amazing and always happy. The girls in there really do care about the children and take the best care, which is what every parent wants. They always listened if you had any worries, and I always knew my son was in the
best hands.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

So lovely to hear your son had a great time at Wickford with the team - thanks for your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Sarah N (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loved going here. Started in the baby's room and finished when she went to school. She was advanced for her age, and I put this down to the girls. Also, made me feel happy about leaving her, even with my mum's guilt. They would phone me to let me know she was ok. My daughter loves that she
still sees the girls on the school run, so can still have a chat with them. Amazing nursery.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thanks for sending in your review. It's great to hear that your daughter has had a lovely time at the setting and you were happy to leave her in the care of the team.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Found this nursery to be really good. The team are all approachable, and they always inform me of everything needed. My little one has a speech delay, and they have really helped me with additional practice for him while at nursery and in contacting the correct people for additional help.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thanks for sending in a review. Lovely to hear the team has been able to support your little one's speech and make sure he's settled and having fun at nursery.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely, warm and friendly nursery. The staff made my little one feel welcome from day one, and she’s always happy to go in on her days there. They’ve really helped her confidence with new people, and it’s great to see all the fun activities she does during the day. It makes it much easier going to
work every day knowing she’ll be well looked after.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thanks for sending in your review. Great to hear that your little one is feeling happy and secure with the wonderful team.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Jack M (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent all round! The team are brilliant. My son has learnt so much and has so much fun. Always goes in happy and comes out the same! Thank you to you all.
Always updated on what he does in day to day activities, and lovely photos of him joining in and learning, so nice to see him happy and playing
again. Staff are great.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

So pleased to hear that your son is having lots of fun and learning in the setting. Thanks for your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since moving to the area recently, both my daughters have started at Just Imagine. One at after school club and the other at nursery. The staff at Just Imagine have been amazing at helping both girls settle into the setting. The communication has been great so far, and both girls seem to be enjoying
themselves.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Lovely to hear both your daughters have settled here and are enjoying all the team has to offer. Thanks for your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have really enjoyed their time at Just Imagine Day Nursery!

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Lovely to hear both your girls have enjoyed the nursery. Thanks for your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 14 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended this nursery from a very young age and have both enjoyed it enormously. Initial concerns around their ability to settle were very quickly allayed by the experience and knowledge of the staff. Both children, one of which is now at school, have had fond experiences and
made some lovely little friends in the setting. They really looked forward to attending every day.
The staff are exemplary regarding the safety and well-being of the children and part of daily feedback, which is great to see. All staff are friendly and approachable, without exception, and both us and our children have built close relationships with many of the practitioners.
The manager is superb and has been our main point of contact for any queries for the last few years and is always so helpful and prompt with anything we ask about.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

So lovely to hear that your children have enjoyed the nursery from an early age and have been able to gain so much from the setting.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very homely nursery. My little girl settled in so well. I absolutely love the staff, ever-smiling. Recently I was so nervous about my princess moving from baby to toddlers' room, but the transition was so smooth, and she absolutely loves it! My mind is always at ease since day one when my princess is
at nursery.
Thanks to Just Imagine, I feel they have played a major role in my daughter's speech and development, she is so ahead.
Thank you to the manager and team; you are the best!

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thanks for sending us a review. It's great to hear that your daughter is really enjoying nursery, and you can see her thriving with the team at Wickford.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two boys have been attending this care setting since babies and are now 10 and 7. I would say that’s recommendation enough if you are thinking of sending your child here.
The longevity of staff is testimony to how good it is. Many I’ve known since 2015.
The manager and her team always smiling
and chatty. My boys get on well with all the staff too.
The recent investment in outdoor areas and security is a much-welcomed addition.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thanks for sending in your review. Great to hear your sons have enjoyed their time with the manager and her wonderful team.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my son to Just Imagine because he and I were unhappy with his previous nursery, and the difference in care has been outstanding! Just Imagine has been amazing. They treat the children like family and make them feel loved and cared for in a way that is relatable and reassuring. Due to relocating
overseas, we have unfortunately had to leave, but If I could take the team with us, then I would! They have made my son feel comfortable, full of joy, and really helped him blossom, whilst making myself and my partner feel confident in leaving him in their care. We will truly miss Just Imagine, and hope we can find a childcare centre just as great!

Reply from Natalie Hunt, Head of Marketing at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for your review. Sorry to hear of your unhappy start with a previous nursery, but we are so pleased that you and your son are very happy here. It's great to hear that the team have made your son feel comfortable, full of joy, and really helped him blossom. We wish you all the best with your relocation.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sent both of my children here from 12-months-old. One is still there at 3-years-old, and the other went till he left to go to school. The nursery has looked after them both really well, and both kids have been happy there. I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nursery in the
area. Also, a bonus is that it’s right near the train station, super handy for those who might work in London or anywhere on the Southend Victoria line.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thank you for the review; it's great to hear both of your children have been taken care of really well at our nursery. Thank you for recommending us!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Ami R (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here in September 2021 when we moved to the area. She finds it hard to settle but has really enjoyed her time here. I feel the staff go out of their way to make me feel comfortable when she's having a bad morning, and I will get an update on the app showing her playing happily! She's
definitely grown in confidence since starting, and overall, I'm very happy I chose Just Imagine.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thank you for the review, and we are pleased to hear your daughter is enjoying her time at nursery. It is great that her confidence has been building. We are always here to help.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Harinder S (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just Imagine Day Nursery was my 1st choice for my daughter, due to the location and interaction I had with the staff from my first enquiry.
The team have made it very easy for my daughter to settle in and got me as a parent, who had a few concerns about how the little one would react.
Every day
she has gone, she has had good feedback, made friends, eaten, learned and played.
I'm very happy, and should you sign up to the nursery; you will be very happy too.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thank you for the review, and it's lovely to hear that your little one is happy at nursery, making friends and learning.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is very happy at Just Imagine. The team there all take care of her as an individual, and she has been attending since she was a baby and now has moved into the big room. I am always updated regarding her activities and her eating habits in the day. I feel that my child is taken care of by
a team that treats her kindly. We feel fortunate to have such an excellent nursery and child care setting which provides excellent service with a personal touch. Thank you.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thank you for the review and for saying we are an excellent nursery. We love taking care of all the children in our care.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Katherine F (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest attended from age 1 through to the out of school club he loved it. My youngest is now there and will continue on to the out of school club too in September.
The staff are great, so supportive of the children and always with their best interests at the centre of everything they do. Couldn't
recommend this setting highly enough.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thank you for the review and for saying the staff are great. The children certainly are at the centre of everything we do!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Isobel H (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Just Imagine Day Nursery. She has really come out of herself and become a lot more confident since she started in the baby room. She is now in the big room, and since being in there, I have noticed how her speech has improved as well as her making lots of new friends, which
is lovely to see! She loves all of the teachers who have worked with her in all three rooms; they have all been amazing with her during her time at Just Imagine. She does lots of fun activities, and I love seeing all of her nursery work. The manager is always helpful with any queries or worries we may have to do with the nursery or with our daughter.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery

Thank you for the review. It's lovely to hear your daughter has become a lot more confident and is making friends at nursery.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.882)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10 for Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery 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 69 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 69 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 4.882 for Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (737 Excellents x 5) + (73 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 822 Ratings = 4.882

  • 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 Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery is based on 69 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 69 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.

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (3)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (1)

Katie

Katie Cartwright

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2012

Hi, I’m Katie, Nursery Manager. I joined Just Imagine Wickford – Station Avenue in January 2012. I have over 12 years of early years experience within all age ranges, including safeguarding and SEND. I was a senior practitioner for 6 years and have progressed to Nursery Manager.


I am passionate about my job role and aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and enriched environment for the children within our care, enabling them to learn and grow.


Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Just Imagine Wickford - Station Avenue Day Nursery has a Platinum Service – more info.