# Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island

Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island is a full-day nursery at 1a Oak Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AX, in Canvey Island, Essex. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-canvey-island-ey545732  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1a Oak Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AX
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01268 699244
- Website: https://justimaginedaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY545732

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545732

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2017 (Reference EY545732). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545732)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545732)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545732)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1a Oak Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.520575,0.593931

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Paddocks, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Canvey Dyke, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Water park, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| William Read Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Winter Gardens Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Leigh Beck Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Canvey Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Roland Lodge Daycare The Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-daycare-the-hub-2843639) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [1st Friends Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-friends-nursery-2844563) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-playhouse-day-and-afterschool-care-2589212) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tewkes-nursery-and-childrens-centre-ey342933) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Play Planet Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-planet-pre-school-ey545238) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hawkesbury Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawkesbury-pre-school-ey448246) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island Good at its inspection on 25 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island take?

Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island?

You can call 01268 699244 and visit justimaginedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545732)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Just+Imagine+Day+Nursery+Canvey+Island&query_place_id=ChIJQaNdGpna2EcRh6yPnVyinCE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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