Little Learners Colchester

We are The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery-Little Learners, offering childcare to the community as well as to adult learners attending courses at ACL Colchester. We provide childcare to babies and children (birth to 5 years) in an open plan room with a generous generous adult/child ratio.

We believe that children learn best when they’re happy and doing things that they enjoy. They develop and learn in the ‘here and now’ with their experiences, which is why we ‘plan in the moment’. Staff recognise teachable moments and let children lead the play.  Children have a key person who keeps a ‘Learning Journey’ of their time with us. “Children make good progress in their learning. They are well supported by their key person to help them to reach their next stage of learning.” Ofsted 2020

Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2020

Children’s early literacy skills are very effectively promoted. Children are provided with resources to practise their early writing skills in all areas of the nursery. Staff use spontaneous opportunities to develop these further.

A typical day at the nursery

The team of 7 are all dedicated and passionate about working/playing with young children. Fully qualified in Early Years Education from level 3 to Degree level. All hold Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding certificates and continue with their professional development to meet the ongoing changes in the sector.

We have a Designated Safeguarding Lead, a Special Education Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator and an Equality Co-ordinator. We are all committed to giving children the best start in life in partnership with their parents and carers.

We can offer your children a wealth of experiences from around the globe.

Throughout your child’s journey with us our aim is:

For every child to demonstrate confidence and resilience through playing, exploring, active learning and critical thinking.

For every child to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they require to access and succeed in the next stages of their education.

For every child to grow physically and emotionally, gaining skills in self-care, self-efficacy and how to live a healthy happy life.

For every child to develop a love of learning: gaining independence, awareness of themselves and others and an understanding of the culture and knowledge in the wider world around them.

For every child to gain a strong foundation of learning, that delivers excellent levels of Communication, Numeracy and Literacy.