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Room to grow, step by step
As your child grows, they move from Blossom to Mulberry to Olive, with a key person in each unit to help them flourish. When school starts, Step Up is here too.As your child grows, they move from Blossom to Mulberry to Olive, with a key person in each unit to help them flourish at every stage. When school starts, Step Up is here before and after school and in the holidays.
Your child's journey
Four stops on one little journey
Your child's route through our units is linear, but every child's journey is unique, and we support them every step of the way.Your child's route through our units is linear, but every child's journey of development is unique. Each one follows their own path, and we support them every step of the way.
In every unit
- Your own key personYour main contact in each unit
- Free-flow playChildren choose what to explore
- Meals cooked on siteFresh food from Sharon’s kitchen
- Learning on TapestrySee their progress at home
Blossom Unit · 3 months to 2 years
A calm, cosy start
2 playrooms
A gentle first step for babies and toddlers. Children explore using all their senses, and free-flow play lets them choose from a wide array of activities across both playrooms.Our Blossom Unit is a gentle first step for babies and toddlers. Children explore and discover using all their senses, and our free-flow approach lets them choose from a wide array of activities across both playrooms.
Rooms & garden
- Two playrooms
- Sleep room with Shanti cots
- Star ceiling
- Rooftop garden
What your child will do
- Sensory-rich, hands-on playSensory-rich, hands-on play using all their senses
- Free-flow between both playrooms
- Fresh activities in the rooftop gardenFresh activities in the rooftop garden, set up each day
- Songs, stories and Sing & Sign
Settling in, gently
Two trial sessions (more if needed) and a key person who gets to know your baby’s routines and comforts.Two trial sessions (more if needed) and a key person who gets to know your baby’s routines, comforts and needs.
Next stop: Mulberry UnitMulberry Unit · 2 to 3 years
A big year of change
4 free-flow rooms
At this age children go through a big transition. The Mulberry team support your child as they learn to talk, start potty training and gain some independence.At this age children go through a big transition. The Mulberry team are here to support your child as they learn to talk, embark on their potty training journey and gain some independence.
Rooms & garden
- Four free-flow rooms
- Garden with a mulberry tree
- Our own dining room
What your child will do
- Activities inspired by their interestsActivities inspired by their own interests
- Play that stretches and challenges them
- Chatter, stories and songs for early languageLots of chatter, stories and songs to build early language
- Potty training at their own pace
Working together on potty training
We get to know your child’s comforts and toileting needs, and work with you so home and nursery feel joined up.We take time to understand your child’s comforts and toileting needs, and work with you so home and nursery feel joined up.
Next stop: Olive UnitOlive Unit · 3 to 5 years · Preschool
Getting ready for big school
5 free-flow rooms
Our preschool is free-flow between five rooms and their own garden, promoting independence and choice making, with a more structured day to help with the move to school.Our preschool Olive Unit is free-flow between five rooms and their own garden, promoting independence and choice making. The day is a little more structured to help with the move to school.
Rooms & garden
- Five free-flow rooms
- Their own garden
- Interactive whiteboard
What your child will do
- Daily group time with their key person
- Listening, mark making and problem solvingListening and attention, mark making and problem solving
- Activities planned around their interestsActivities planned around their current interests
- Working towards our Champion goalsWorking towards our Little Steps Champion goals
Ready for school
Our curriculum goals are what we hope every child achieves before school, and you’ll get a full copy when your child starts.Our curriculum goals are what we hope every child achieves by the time they leave us, and you’ll get a full copy when your child starts.
Step Up · 4 to 10 years
Fun before and after school
3 local schools
Our before and after school and holiday club, with fun and stimulating care in a safe and friendly environment, managed by professional staff.Step Up is our before and after school and holiday club. It provides fun and stimulating care in a safe and friendly environment, managed by professional staff.
Clubs
- Breakfast club
- After school club
- Holiday club
What we provide
- Drop off and pick up at Higham Infants and Juniors
- Drop off and pick up at Henry Chichele
- Breakfast and a light tea
- Optional hot lunch in the school holidaysThe option of a hot lunch in the school holidays
Spaces are limited
Please get in touch early if you’d like a space at Step Up.
A day at Little Steps
The shape of our day
Some key moments are the same in every unit. The rest of the day is spent learning through play.Some key moments are the same in every unit. The rest of the day is spent learning through play, and each unit will share its own routine with you when your child starts.
Breakfast
Until 8:30Doors open, with breakfast until 8:30
Morning snack
With milk or a dairy-free optionWith milk or a dairy-free alternative
Lunch
Cooked fresh on siteCooked fresh on site by Sharon
Afternoon snack
Time to refuelTime to refuel for more play
Tea
A lighter mealA lighter meal to end the day
Home time
Nursery closesNursery closes at 6pm
Each unit will share its own routine with you when your child starts.
Starting with us
Settling in and moving up
Starting nursery is a big step, so we take it at your child’s pace.Starting nursery is a big step for the whole family, so we take it at your child’s pace, and stay by their side as they grow.
Come and visit
Have a look round, meet the team and see the rooms.Have a look round, meet the team and see the rooms. Bring your little one along to explore.
Two trial sessions
Morning or afternoon, with more if your child needs them.Two settling-in sessions, morning or afternoon, with more if your child needs them.
A key person in every unit
Helping your child flourish at every stage as they move up.As your child moves up through the nursery, a key person in each unit helps them flourish at every stage.
Book a visit
Come and see us
The best way to choose the right unit for your child is to come and see it for yourself. Have a look round and meet the team.The best way to choose the right unit for your child is to come and see it for yourself. Have a look round, meet the team, and please don’t hesitate to ask us any questions.