Ongar

Opened in 2023
Opening hours 7.30am — 6pm
All inclusive fees

Unit 10, Fyfield Business and Research Park Fyfield Road Ongar CM5 0GN 01277 572004

Ongar

Opened in 2023
Opening hours 7.30am — 6pm
All inclusive fees

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Our Nursery

Countryside

This Ongar nursery was founded in 2023. The nursery is situated very close to Ongar high street and has a great countryside feel. The rooms have a home from home feel including lots of natural resources which encourage the children to explore new and exciting interests within an inviting environment.

Danielle

Holly

Amy

Michelle

Kasie

Carly

Katrina

Sara

Becky

Sophie

Danielle

Holly

Amy

Michelle

Kasie

Carly

Katrina

Sara

Becky

Sophie

Natural Resources

Our nursery is filled with natural resources to allow children to explore with an open mind. The children will be able to select their own resources as they explore and will be encouraged to be creative whilst exploring the calming environment.

Outside Area

Our outside area is large and provides the children with many opportunities to explore, climb and let off some steam. From gardening to mud kitchen to building physical development skills, there is something for everyone.

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. This is important to us as many children spend a lot of their time at nursery, and it is important for them to feel comfortable and at home.

Exciting Exploration

We are very lucky to have a lovely surrounding neighbourhood with a local park and green areas. The children have opportunities to explore these on local walks along with visits to the library and local pottery making workshop.

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
7.00
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
7.00
Home Time

Little Leaps

Age Group: 2 years — 3 years
Places: 20

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
10.30
Get ready for Outdoor Activities
10.45
Outdoor Activities
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
7.00
Home Time

Big Steps

Age Group: 3 years — 5 years
Places: 32

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

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
7.00
Home Time

Some of our favourite activities

EXTRA CURRICULAR

Lingotots

Lingotots make learning fun by teaching languages to children aged 0-11 years through singing, play, drama and storytelling. Their curriculum links to the EYFS and the course is split into fun topics. The skills are progressive on a weekly basis. At Step Start we have been learning Spanish and French!

Baby Ballet

We are excited to be teamed up with Christina Marks who leads amazing baby ballet sessions at nursery. This happens once per week and the children learn self confidence and co-ordination through music, play and song linking to the EYFS. This is very much for both girls and boys!

Multi Sports

We have paired up with a children's sport coach who provides progressive age-related activities for many sports. Each sport will be changed after six weeks and the children will learn new simple sports skills.

Our Menu

At Step Start Ongar we work alongside a company called The Nursery Catering Company who supply our food. They are a leading nursery food supply business, working alongside famous children's chef Annabel Karmel, and provide fully prepared frozen meals weekly in a temperature controlled vehicle. They 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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