The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery-Little Learners is a community nursery offering flexible childcare to all. We have two playrooms and can have a maximum of 22 children per day.
About us
Our Cygnets room is for babies and toddlers and the Swans room is for pre-school children, with both offering a 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 will feedback with parents/carers and keep 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.
Opening Times
We are open term time only
- Monday – Friday 09:15 – 15:15
Contact Us
- Address – Wilson Marriage ACL, Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LR
- Phone – 03330 132544
- Email – LittleLearners.Colchester@essex.gov.uk
News & Events
Sessions & Fees
Prices per Child
- Under 2 years – £6 per hour
- 2-3 years – £5.50 per hour
- 3-4 years – £5 per hour.
We are registered with the local authority and offer 2-year funding for eligible parents, up to 15 hours per week.
All children are eligible for 15 hours funding the term after a child’s 3rd birthday, families with two working parents may apply for 30 hours funding.
Parents can also pay for additional sessions.
More funding information can be found at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Our Team
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.
“Staff are incredible, and the children’s needs are always met first and foremost…”
Staff are incredible, and the children’s needs are always met first and foremost. I couldn’t be more reassured in the knowledge that he is safe, happy, cared for and supported excellently.
Little Learners Colchester, Sophie D (Parent)