Business Details
Trusted Child Care Services in Clacton-On-Sea
At Little Holland, we provide a nurturing environment where children thrive through structured learning and creative exploration. Our dedicated team delivers personalized educational experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, ensuring each child progresses at their own pace. We prioritize healthy development through home-cooked meals, daily outdoor activities in our expansive garden, and supervised trips to local parks and beaches.Our use of the Famly app keeps parents informed with real-time updates, fostering transparency and engagement in their child's daily journey. With specialized rooms for different age groups and a focus on sensory learning, we create a secure, stimulating space for early childhood development.
Services
Day Nursery
After-School Club
Holiday Club
Home-Cooked Meals
Outdoor Learning
Parent Communication App
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized learning aligned with EYFS guidelines
- Our home-cooked meals include hidden vegetables for balanced nutrition
- Daily outdoor activities in a large garden and local natural spaces
- Real-time parent updates via the Famly communication app
- Experienced team with dedicated key workers for each child
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides structured early years education for children aged 0-5. With three dedicated age-specific rooms and a large outdoor garden, we deliver personalized learning through sensory activities, creative play, and EYFS-guided curriculum. Children enjoy home-cooked meals and regular local trips to enhance development.
After-School Club
We offer after-school care for primary school children, including supervised activities and light tea service. Our club provides a safe transition from school to nursery with staff collecting children from Holland Haven Primary School. The program runs until 6pm daily during term time.
Holiday Club
Our holiday club caters to school-age children during school breaks with age-appropriate activities. The program includes both group and individual learning experiences at reduced rates compared to regular nursery services, maintaining educational continuity throughout school holidays.
Home-Cooked Meals
We prepare balanced, healthy meals daily in our on-site kitchen using fresh ingredients. Our menu features a variety of meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables with hidden vegetables in main dishes. Meals follow a two-week rotation schedule to ensure nutritional diversity for all children.
Outdoor Learning
Children engage in daily outdoor activities in our fully equipped garden featuring a sand pit, climbing frame, and mud kitchen. We organize regular trips to nearby beaches, parks, and libraries to enhance sensory learning and practical skills in natural environments.
People
June Oliver
Nursery Manager
Experienced nursery manager overseeing daily operations and staff coordination. Ensures high-quality care through regular activity reviews and adherence to educational standards.
Gemma St Ledger
Deputy Manager
Supports nursery management with staff supervision and curriculum implementation. Works closely with room leaders to maintain consistent educational quality across all age groups.
Charlotte Sears
Nursery Apprentice
Trainee practitioner supporting daily childcare activities under supervision. Participates in both educational delivery and care routines for all age groups.
Tracey Bramman
Room Leader
Experienced room leader managing under-2s care and early development. Creates age-appropriate activities while maintaining a secure environment for youngest nursery attendees.
Natasha Oxley
Room Leader
Responsible for 2-year-olds development through themed educational activities. Focuses on language acquisition and social skills development in a structured learning environment.
Questions
What are your nursery operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday from 8am to 6pm, with optional 7:30am start. We're closed only on Bank Holidays.
Do you provide meals for children?
Yes, we prepare fresh home-cooked meals daily with balanced nutrition, including hidden vegetables in main dishes.
How do you communicate with parents during the day?
We use the Famly app to send real-time updates, photos, meal records, and sleep schedules to keep parents informed.
What educational framework do you follow?
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines with personalized learning plans for each child.
Do you organize outdoor activities?
Yes, we have a large garden and organize regular trips to local beaches, parks, and libraries for outdoor learning.
Are after-school and holiday programs available?
We offer after-school care until 6pm and reduced-cost holiday clubs during school breaks for primary school children.
