The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten

About this day nursery

The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten in Colchester offers a stimulating and structured educational experience, welcoming children into a warm and nurturing environment. The nursery prioritises each child's individual learning and development, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

There is a strong emphasis on personal and social development, fostering a respectful atmosphere where children engage in shared activities to promote awareness of others. The kindergarten is conveniently located on London Road in Stanway, offering excellent commuter links and on-site parking for easy drop-offs and pick-ups.

They cater to children aged 9 months to 4 years and accept various childcare funding options.

Our ethos

At the Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, our aim is to provide your child with a stimulating and well structured educational experience. We provide a warm welcome to all our children, free from prejudice, with activities designed to meet each child’s learning, development and welfare needs in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Particular emphasis is placed on a child’s personal and social development that recognises and respects each child as an individual whilst promoting awareness of others through a variety of shared activities.

What it's like

Children are keen, active and excited learners who confidently enter the nursery and part from their parents with ease. Staff greet them warmly and communicate with parents to ensure each child's needs, likes, and dislikes are met to a high standard, resulting in confident and settled children who form good relationships with staff and peers. Children show enthusiasm for learning through a broad curriculum that fosters pride in their abilities, focusing on respect, independence, and emotional security, with all staff involved in continuously developing and adapting the curriculum for effective teaching.

Pricing & funding