Little Doves Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Little Doves Day Nursery, situated in the picturesque village of Peldon, Essex, offers childcare services to the local community and surrounding areas like Abberton, Langenhoe, Rowhedge, Fingringhoe, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, and Mersea Island. This traditional nursery provides a nurturing environment across expansive open spaces, encouraging children to explore and investigate through a diverse range of resources tailored to their interests.

The dedicated staff, equipped with extensive knowledge and expertise in early childhood development, focus on fostering each child's individual growth, preparing them for future learning stages and equipping them with essential life skills. The nursery emphasises learning through play and active exploration, nurturing concentration, involvement, and critical thinking.

Little Doves Day Nursery prides itself on its caring and enthusiastic team who work closely with children to help them reach their full potential. Children at Little Doves form strong bonds with their key persons, ensuring they are happy, curious, and well-prepared for reception.

Our ethos

Little Doves Day Nursery focuses on learning through play and active exploration, aiming to nurture concentration, involvement, and critical thinking. They are committed to fostering each child's individual growth, helping them reach their full potential and preparing them for future learning stages by equipping them with essential life skills.

What it's like

Children show great enthusiasm when they arrive at the nursery and are greeted by staff, who welcome them warmly. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed, homely and calm, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They show incredibly positive attitudes towards their learning.

Pricing & funding

Unfunded hours are charged at a basic hourly rate, with additional fees applicable for meals. A separate session fee applies for lunch time. Meal fees are standard across all age groups and can be purchased for breakfast, lunch, or tea.