Second Steps Day Nursery

Second Steps Day Nursery in Colchester, within the Colchester City Council borough, provides an outstanding full-day care and out-of-school club experience. Catering to children from just 6 weeks up to 5 years, the nursery offers incredibly flexible hours, operating Monday to Friday from 7 am until 7 pm, perfectly suiting various family schedules. Our core philosophy is to create a happy, homely, safe, and healthy environment where children receive individual attention and thrive through learning through play.

Parents consistently observe that children blossom into noticeably more confident individuals, developing strong self-esteem and a positive outlook, thanks to the supportive and nurturing atmosphere and abundant praise from our dedicated staff. The nursery places a strong emphasis on creative expression, actively promoting natural, messy play where children can explore, innovate, and develop imaginative and artistic skills freely with various materials. This approach fosters innovative thinking and enhances sensory and artistic development. Children consistently benefit from engaging activities expertly designed to provide ample opportunities for trying new things, cultivating a robust sense of self-belief and competence.

Families value the focus on learning through play, noting that the tailored approach helps children explore new interests and develop essential skills in an enjoyable and stimulating way. Second Steps is also renowned for its popular holiday and seasonal camps, with many children happily returning for further positive and engaging activities. Parents consistently report that their children are genuinely happy, thriving, and developing positively, indicating strong emotional wellbeing and the development of crucial social skills and empathy. The highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated team of staff are praised for going the extra mile to meet individual needs, fostering close relationships, and ensuring a genuinely secure and nurturing environment.

Parents feel fully involved, appreciating the nursery's commitment to working in partnership with them to meet individual needs. This exceptional childcare setting ensures children are thoroughly cared for in a safe and welcoming atmosphere, making significant progress and achieving excellent growth milestones within a stimulating environment that feels like an extension of home.