# Pumpkins Day Nursery Pumpkins Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 49 Papenburg Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9NZ, in Winter Gardens, Essex. It is registered for 45 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkins-day-nursery-402106 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 49 Papenburg Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9NZ - Registered places: 45 - Phone: 01268 514415 - Website: http://www.pumpkinsnursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 402106 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 19 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402106 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 402106). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402106) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402106) - Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402106) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 49 Papenburg Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9NZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.532796,0.581360 - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Canvey Dyke, 0.3 miles - Park: Hadleigh Castle Country Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Winter Gardens Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | William Read Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Canvey Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 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 | 1.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [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 | | [The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-playhouse-day-and-afterschool-care-2589212) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Roland Lodge Daycare The Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-daycare-the-hub-2843639) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [1st Friends Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-friends-nursery-2844563) | | | | 1.0 miles | | [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-canvey-island-ey545732) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Pumpkins Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Pumpkins Day Nursery was inspected on 19 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Pumpkins Day Nursery take? Pumpkins Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Pumpkins Day Nursery? Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Pumpkins Day Nursery? You can call 01268 514415 and visit www.pumpkinsnursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402106) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pumpkins+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJW0NpRQjb2EcRlebvlHRagHs) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.