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The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners
Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(2 parent reviews)
·Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LR · Essex
Number of places
22 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2025
Local authority
Essex
About this day nursery
The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners in Colchester, established in 1999, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the nursery operates Monday to Friday from 09:15 to 15:15, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
The nursery is committed to an inclusive environment where children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an additional language (EAL) receive robust support through various strategies like sign language and picture prompts. Children are encouraged to explore a cosy environment, fostering independence and resilience through self-selected play.
The outdoor learning area is accessible all year, promoting physical activity and an understanding of staying safe during play. The nursery has a capacity of 22 children and focuses on building strong partnerships with parents to ensure each child's individual needs are met and they make consistent progress.
Our ethos
With a focus on child-led learning, children are encouraged to reach their full potential. From creative activities to quiet reading corners, the setting delivers a broad range of opportunities. The security and well-being of the children is always the number one focus.
What it's like
Children flourish and thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. They are confident, settle quickly and demonstrate they are keen and eager learners. They show curiosity and enthusiasm to explore the inclusive, cosy environment. An ambitious curriculum is designed to support children's emerging needs and interests, promoting independence, confidence and resilience through self-selected play.
Confident, eager learnersInclusive environmentStrong parent partnershipsRobust SEND supportOutdoor learning year-round
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Session types
Full day care
Established
1999
Waitlist
Waiting list
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Expected standard
Last inspected Nov 2025
Grade summary
Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners
Last inspected 20 November 2025
What it's like to attend
Children flourish and thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. They are confident, settle quickly and demonstrate they are keen and eager learners. They show curiosity and enthusiasm to explore the inclusive, cosy environment. An ambitious curriculum is designed to support children's emerging needs and interests, promoting independence, confidence and resilience through self-selected play.
Inspector highlights
- Children and babies feel secure and develop a positive attitude to learning and to trying new things.
- Children's personal, social and emotional development and their communication and language skills are developing well.
- Leaders and practitioners have a secure knowledge of child development and how to provide quality, inclusive practice.
- Priority is given to ensure positive and meaningful working relationships with parents are established.
- Children learn the importance of fresh air and exercise through daily routines and activities.
Areas to develop
- 1Leaders should improve the organisation of routines to ensure that all children are fully engaged at these times.
Inspection #10069333 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children's personal, social and emotional development and their communication and language skills are developing well, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Strategies and early interventions are in place to support all children, including children with SEND. Leaders and practitioners have a secure knowledge of child development and how to provide quality, inclusive practice, swiftly identifying and assessing children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children learn the importance of fresh air and exercise through daily routines and activities. They choose where they want to play and have access to outdoor learning all year round. Children engage in risky play and learn the importance of how to stay safe during activities.
EAL / language support
Children learning English as an additional language (EAL) receive support with robust strategies, including the use of sign and picture prompts, and practitioners modelling language and using simple repetitive words to help understanding.
Parent Reviews of The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners
5.0
(2)
Sophie Buck
3 years ago
My daughter is currently going here, it's an amazing nursery! Staff are really friendly and my daughter since going aged 13 months, has excelled, to where I feel confident that she will be okay when she starts school! I'm currently pregnant with my second child and have no qualms about sending them there!
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Lona Faris
3 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: December 2008
The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.
- February 2020Good
- December 2014Good
- December 2008Good
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