The Tadpoles Nursery

The Tadpoles Nursery Small term time preschool nursery based within the idyllic rural setting of Woodham Walter Village,

For 20 years we have been based within the idyllic rural setting of Woodham Walter Village, (between Danbury and Maldon). Our small community based setting provides the perfect place for learning through play! Offering places for children from 2years old to school age we are 2,3&4 year old funding approved. With frequent visit to our allotment, the local school, church, Bell meadow, we fully embra

ce the nature around us on a regular basis. Our ethos “The child at the heart of all that we do” expresses our passion for promoting children’s learning.

The children loved celebrating World Book Day!📚It was lovely to see the children dressing up and getting involved in our...
08/03/2026

The children loved celebrating World Book Day!📚
It was lovely to see the children dressing up and getting involved in our activities.
We read lots of familiar stories and the children shared their favourites from home 😊

We have a had a fun week!Here’s some of what we have been up to 😊
17/01/2026

We have a had a fun week!
Here’s some of what we have been up to 😊

First week back completed ✔️ It’s been so lovely to be back hearing about the children’s Christmas break 😊Can’t wait for...
09/01/2026

First week back completed ✔️
It’s been so lovely to be back hearing about the children’s Christmas break 😊
Can’t wait for next week!

It’s Christmas time! 🎄 Can’t wait to see what more festive fun we get up to next week 😊
05/12/2025

It’s Christmas time! 🎄
Can’t wait to see what more festive fun we get up to next week 😊

26/11/2025

Looking for practical tips and support?

Join our Peer Educator online sessions this December. These sessions are free, friendly and full of useful strategies you can use at home.

Upcoming Sessions:

Toileting:
Wednesday 3 Dec from 9.30am to 11.00am

Sensory Needs:
Thursday 4 Dec from 12.00pm to 1.30pm

Demand Avoidance:
Monday 8 Dec from 10.00am to 11.30am

Sleeping:
Tuesday 9 Dec from 12.00pm to 1.30pm

Attendance Difficulties (EBSA):
Wednesday 10 Dec from 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Who can join? Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in Essex.

Why attend? Learn practical tips, share experiences and connect with others who understand.

Reserve your spot today, visit the link in the comments below 👇

23/11/2025

Happy Sunday Everyone!
From Monday 24th November Jessica Whiteley will be taking over as owner of The Tadpoles Nursery, all other staff will remain the same.

We would like to thank Pam for everything she has done over her many years as owner of Tadpoles and we wish her all the best in her retirement, there is no one more deserving.

Pam would like to thank everyone that has supported her and Tadpoles over the years, it has been appreciated and has enabled the nursery to thrive.

Any questions please let us know, you can contact us through our email [email protected]
Or call us at 01245222711

Happy Friday! The children have really enjoyed raising money for Children in Need this week, thank you to everyone who d...
14/11/2025

Happy Friday! The children have really enjoyed raising money for Children in Need this week, thank you to everyone who donated!
Enjoy your weekend 😊

We have had a fun week! We hope everyone has a great half term😊Just a reminder we will be closed Monday 3rd November for...
25/10/2025

We have had a fun week!
We hope everyone has a great half term😊
Just a reminder we will be closed Monday 3rd November for staff training.

We hope everyone has had a great weekend, we are looking forward to the week ahead, here’s a look at what we got up to l...
12/10/2025

We hope everyone has had a great weekend, we are looking forward to the week ahead, here’s a look at what we got up to last week 😊

Can we believe it’s October already! That means lots of fun autumnal activities to come🍁🍂. Here’s what we got up to this...
05/10/2025

Can we believe it’s October already! That means lots of fun autumnal activities to come🍁🍂. Here’s what we got up to this week 😊

Happy Sunday! 😊here’s what we were up to this week.
28/09/2025

Happy Sunday! 😊here’s what we were up to this week.

Address

The Old Chapel Stores, Woodham Walter
Maldon
CM96RF

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:15pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:15pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:15pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:15pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:15pm

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