Skip to content Our nursery is an oasis of calm just off London Road in the thriving town of Grays. We are a purpose-built nursery taking up the entire first floor of the St Clements Centre. Our days are filled with happiness, laughter, exploration, and lots of play!
We are ready to educate and inspire your child from birth until they start school
Our nursery manager, Keeley, has more than 15 years’ experience in the sector and leads a dynamic team who look after each other like family and go above and beyond to look after you and your child. Together, they strive to provide a creative environment that inspires children to learn through play.
“I believe that supporting, caring for and teaching children is a great privilege. If I can make a difference to one child’s life, then I have done my job.”
The great thing about nursery is that the possibilities for learning are endless. Your child’s experiences through free play, physical activity and guided learning combine to shape their development as a whole person having a positive lifelong impact.
Our classrooms are arranged by age group from babies to pre-schoolers (0-5 years).
Each classroom is kitted out with fantastic learning resources and is supported by our experienced and passionate team.
Unstructured play enables your child to nurture their curiosity and encourages creative and inventive thought. By observing what your child likes to do, we can tailor activities to suit their interests. We want to really understand your child as an individual.
We support play by setting the stage and following your child’s interests. Our enhanced curriculum and extra-curricular activities then allow us to introduce your child to new concepts and experiences. We provide the framework from which your child can grow and explore.
Outdoor play helps develop healthy minds and bodies. Being outside and expending energy provides endless opportunities for creativity and improves fitness and physical development.
We believe children should learn from a young age the importance of helping their fellow citizens. We participate in charitable events that raise awareness through fun and creative activities. We do our best to support the causes that are close to your hearts and those of our team.
A child’s diet in the early years builds the foundations for their ability to grow, learn and thrive. Healthy eating habits in the years before school influence a range of health and development outcomes in later life. We provide healthy meals that are perfectly balanced to ensure your child obtains the right amount of energy, nutrients, and variety of food. We cater for vegetarians, vegans and children with allergies or religious and cultural requirements.
We believe uniforms build a sense of community and help children prepare for school. Your child will arrive looking forward to their day, ready to interact, have fun and learn. You will love how the uniform helps speed up your morning routine, giving you one less thing to worry about! Uniforms are compulsory for our pre-schoolers and optional for toddlers.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) forms the foundation of our curriculum. We enhance the EYFS by adding our magical mix of love, care and attentiveness to everything we do. Our Programme provides exceptional care, support and structure, while also being adaptable to suit the individual needs of each child. Your child will develop a sense of self, making them a well-rounded individual who is ready to step into the wider world.
As part of our enhanced curriculum, we offer an exciting range of extra-curricular clubs and events that play an important part in helping children to develop practical life skills. We believe all children should have equal learning opportunities, so we incorporate these activities as part of our fees:
We take part in experiments that nurture curious minds and enhance your child’s understanding of the world.
Jump, jog, twist, and sprint! Our Sporty Champs classes develop your child’s motor-skills and coordination in this much-loved class.
A school readiness programme like no other! 12 weeks of tailor-made, practical activities that will get your child familiar and comfortable with school routines.
Educate, imagine, inspire! That is the ethos of our Tiny Mites classes where your child gets to express themselves through song, theatre shows and dance.
Crunch, crunch, crunch! The sound of autumn leaves is magical and musical! From jumping in muddy puddles to checking into the bug hotel, our nature nurture club is sure to spark your child’s sense of excitement and wonder in the outdoors.
And breathe…after an action-packed day of learning and play, our mindful moments session helps children relax and unwind before they head home.
We celebrate our pre-schoolers time with us at our summer graduation event. The ceremony gives them a sense of achievement and they leave feeling ready for the next stage of their lives.
Please get in touch with us to organise a nursery visit. That way, you can see our nursery, get a feel for our culture, and decide if we are a good fit.
Minimum attendance: Our minimum attendance depends on your child’s age and eligibility for Government funding.
Please get in touch for our latest fees and Government funding options.
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We are open Monday to Friday, 52 weeks of the year. We are closed on all public and bank holidays. We close at 1pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
8am to 6pm
7.30am start
6.30pm collect
We would love to meet you and your child and take you on a tour of our nursery. Our experienced staff will be delighted to answer any questions you have about enrolling your child in our nursery.
The nursery is situated on London Road near West Thurrock Way and Lakeside Shopping Centre. The M25 and A13 are within a 5-minute drive. Closest stations: Chafford Hundred and Grays
We occupy the entire first floor of the St Clements Health & Community Centre
Step-free access is available via the entrance off London Road and via the carpark entrance, just off Manor Road. The carpark is shared with the public. Please drive carefully and watch out for pedestrians, prams and children
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