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Stepping Stones Play & Learn Group
Helping Children Thrive Since 1991
Our Play and Learn Nursery Group in Colchester provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where children of all abilities can grow, play, and learn together. Our integrated nursery supports both mainstream children and those with additional needs, fostering development, social skills, and confidence in a safe and nurturing setting.
Imagination & Creativity
We promote imagination and creativity encouraging perseverance and concentration, encouraging the children to play with and alongside their peers. Promoting life skills through all aspects of play.
Working with Professionals
We work closely with other professionals offering a base for multi – agency work to enhance the lives of our children.
Indoor and Outside Play
We provide the opportunity for children to play using both the indoor and outside environment, accessing a range of resources to develop fine and gross motor skills.
Registered Charity - 1206270
We are a registered charity and a non profit making group. We will continue to raise funds which will help provide equipment to enable our children to develop to their full potential.
Statutory & Outside Agencies
We liaise with statutory and outside agencies involved with the child and will assist with form filling.
We also attend meetings with parents.
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What Our Parents Say
“The staff at Stepping Stones go above and beyond for the children in their care. I feel comfortable dropping my child off knowing he will be cared for to a high standard and have an enriching experience every session, always making sure his needs are taken into account.”
“Stepping Stones has provided both of my children with an enriching experience, fostering their development and creating cherished memories along the way.”
“I have had two children come to Stepping Stones both with SEN needs, their help and support has been incredible and I wouldn’t dream of sending them anywhere else.”
34 Years of Combined Experience specialising in…
- Communication skills, working alongside fully qualified speech therapist.
- Staff have access to specialist training in a variety of health needs and specialist equipment.
- Sensory needs with our very own sensory room and sensory circuit.
- Behaviour management strategies.
- Makaton & PECS training.