Chelmsford

Step Start Chelmsford

Opening hours 7am — 6pm
Steps from the Train Station
All inclusive fees

Station House, Railway Street CM1 1QS 01245 939006

Chelmsford

Opening hours 7am — 6pm
Steps from the Train Station
Centre of Chelmsford City

Purpose build

Homely Feel

Chelmsford was founded in 2024. We have made the nursery homely with natural resources. Each room has its own feature. Many children spend lots of time with us, so it is important that they feel at home and settled in their learning environment.

Sandi

Becky

Louisa

Danielle

Sophie

Sharon

Natural Resources

Our setting is equipped with natural resources to encourage the children to explore their own interests and build new ideas. Each resource can be interpreted and used in different ways, bringing in imagination and creativity.

Outside Area

There is a large outside area where children can explore many different skills. It will also encourage new interests and opportunities. There is also a gardening area where the children learn to care for a nurture plants.

Homely Environment

Our nursery has a homely feel to ensure that every child feels comfortable in their learning environment. We have used natural colours throughout, with rugs and natural furnishings to provide a calm feeling.

Exciting Exploration

We are very lucky to have a lovely surrounding city centre with a local park and green areas as well as exciting places to visit such as the library, cafes and shops. The children have opportunities to explore these on local walks.

Laptops

We have laptops available in the Little Leaps and Big Steps rooms for the children to develop their technological skills. They will learn how to navigate using a mouse, track pad and keyboard.

Tablets

The children are able to access educational games through apps installed on our tablets. This will enable the children to further develop their technological skills, alongside understanding how to navigate around an Android tablet, and use a touch screen during their day at nursery.

OUR ROOMS

Starting Steps

Age Group: 6 weeks — 1 year
Places: 6

This comforting and safe home from home learning experience has so much opportunity for children aged 6 weeks to around 1 year. Starting Steps is set on a flexible routine to incorporate as much as possible into your child’s day. The environment is very calming and everything is kept at lower levels in order to encourage the babies to begin moving around and exploring the different areas of learning around them.

Starting Steps Routine

7.00
Meet and Greet/Breakfast/Freeplay
8.50
Sensory Fun
9.10
Group Snack
9.30
Freeplay & Sensory Exploration
10.45
Outdoor Activities
11.15
Song & Story Time
11.30
Lunchtime
12.15
Sleep Time/Freeplay/Activities with awake children
2.00
Group Snack
2.45
Freeplay
3.30
Outdoor Activities
3.50
Back to Nursery/Freeplay /Observations
4.00
Tea Time
4.30
Story Time
4.40
Freeplay
6.00
Home Time

First Steps

Age Group: 1 year — 2 years
Places: 12

This room is focused on preparing the babies for the toddler room. Activities are more challenging, involving more intricate activities along with a wider range of physical development opportunities. We are just beginning to learn some independence skills. The children in this room have their own dedicated garden area to allow them to free flow between inside and outside, enabling them to develop their confidence and co-ordination skills.

First Steps Routine

7.00
Meet and Greet/Breakfast/Freeplay
8.50
Sensory Fun
9.00
Morning Stretch/Dance Flash Cards/Story
9.10
Rolling Snack
9.30
Freeplay & Focused Activities
10.30
Get ready for Outdoor Activities
10.45
Outdoor Activities & Planting Garden
11.15
Back to Nursery /Story Time
11.25
Washing Hands
11.30
Lunchtime
12.15
Sleep Time/Freeplay/Activities with awake children
2.00
Group Snack
2.45
Freeplay
3.15
Get ready for Outdoor Activities
3.30
Outdoor Activities & Planting Garden
3.50
Back to Nursery/Freeplay /Observations
4.00
Tea Time
4.30
Story Time
4.40
Freeplay
6.00
Home Time

Little Leaps

Age Group: 2 years — 3 years
Places: 25

The toddler room has a stimulating and creative environment set to inspire the little adventurer in your child. Providing the best opportunities to explore a range of activities set to challenge and spark new interests. We begin to grow further areas of development to prepare for important life skills and knowledge. Completing tasks such as self serving of food, washing hands, putting on shoes and toilet training is a key part of learning in Little Leaps.

Little Leaps Routine

7.00
Meet and Greet/Breakfast/Freeplay
8.50
Tidy Up Time
9.00
Morning Stretch/Dance
9.10
Rolling Snack
9.30
Freeplay & Focused Activities
9.45
Get ready for Outdoor Activities
10.00
Outdoor Activities
10.30
Back to Nursery /Story Time
10.30
Freeplay
11.15
Circle Time
11.25
Washing Hands
11.30
Lunchtime
12.00
Freeplay
2.00
Rolling Snack & Freeplay
3.50
Washing Hands
4.00
Tea Time
4.30
Story Time
5.00
Freeplay
6.00
Home Time

Big Steps

Age Group: 3 years — 5 years
Places: 16

Big Steps provides a creative and educational environment where we concentrate on preparing for school, getting your child ready for their first big transition. The children will have regular circle times, and are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas, to enable their confidence to grow. The routine in preschool is created for the most effective learning, providing the perfect amount of time for exploring the outdoors and focused activities.

Big Steps

Big Steps Routine

7.00
Meet and Greet/Breakfast/Freeplay
8.50
Tidy Up Time
9.00
Morning Stretch/Dance/Self Registration/Phonics/Story
9.10
Freeplay & Focused Activities
9.45
Rolling Snack
10.15
Get ready for Outdoor Activities
10.30
Outdoor Activities and Planting Garden
11.15
Back to Nursery /Story Time
11.25
Washing Hands
11.30
Lunchtime
12.00
Flash Cards/Phonics
12.15
Sleep Time/Freeplay/Activities with awake children
2.00
Rolling Snack
2.40
Learning Input
2.45
Freeplay
3.15
Get ready for Outdoor Activities
3.30
Outdoor Activities
3.50
Back to Nursery/Freeplay/Observations
4.00
Tea Time
4.30
Story Time
4.40
Freeplay
6.00
Home Time

Some of our favourite activities

Our Menu

At Step Start we work alongside a company called Kidz Clean Kitchen who supply our food. They are a well-established business and create nutritious and fab tasting food that is relatable for children.

Menus are fully flexible to provide amazing quality food for children with a range of different allergies and intolerances. We provide a hot meal for both lunch and tea time and introduce all children to new and exciting tastes and food experiences. We support self-service to encourage knowledge of portion control and independent skills. Two snacks per day are also provided ranging from fresh fruit to naan bread. The children also explore a cooking activity weekly where we introduce new ingredients and discuss healthy options.

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Purpose build