St Osyth Preschool and Nursery

About this day nursery

St Osyth Preschool and Nursery CIC, established in 2012, is a welcoming childcare setting located in Clacton-on-Sea. This full-day care nursery, operating as a community interest company, provides a nurturing environment where children are greeted by friendly and attentive staff who know each child well, fostering a sense of belonging from the moment they arrive.

The nursery values real-life resources and offers a meaningful learning experience, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play and developing a love for nature. Children enthusiastically engage in activities like growing their own raspberries and proudly share their problem-solving ideas, demonstrating the staff's passion and effective support for critical thinking.

With 20 dedicated childcare staff members, the setting provides comprehensive care, supporting children's emotional well-being and ensuring they make strong bonds with staff through bespoke settling-in sessions and a consistent key-person system. St Osyth Preschool and Nursery CIC operates Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year, from 8am until 6pm, accommodating children aged 1 to 4 years old, with a total of 44 places and 86 children on roll, ensuring a vibrant and engaging learning space.

What it's like

Children enthusiastically enter the nursery and are greeted by friendly and nurturing staff who know children so well, immediately feeling a sense of inclusion. Less confident children feel safe from the start, developing kind behaviours and a sense of belonging. The nursery offers a meaningful learning environment with real-life resources, where outdoor play is highly valued, fostering a love of nature.