About Grow Learn Play Project CIC
Grow Learn Play Project CIC is an early years setting in Banbury, situated at East Street Children's Centre on Calder Close. The purpose built facility is surrounded by extensive play friendly gardens and provides childcare for children from three months to pre-school age across four dedicated learning areas. Baby Cubs caters for 0 to 21 months, Baby Bears for 21 to 30 months, Bears for 30 months to 3 years, and Spectacle Bears for children in their final nursery year before school. The setting follows the Curiosity approach, using natural based play that allows children to lead their own development with real life objects in a nurturing home from home environment. Each room has access to soft play and sensory spaces. The nursery also offers a forest school where early years children can learn and develop confidence in a natural outdoor environment. Beyond nursery care, Grow Learn Play Project CIC runs a holiday club during every school holiday for children from their last summer before school up to the end of primary school. Community drop in sessions and family event days are also on offer for everyone to take part in. The setting specialises in providing inclusive care for children with special educational needs and holds a Good OFSTED rating. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning, with an open door policy welcoming visits at any time, and tours can be booked to see the learning areas and meet the team.
Features
- Family Friendly
Frequently asked questions
What age groups does the nursery cater for?
The nursery has four dedicated rooms: Baby Cubs for 0 to 21 months, Baby Bears for 21 to 30 months, Bears for 30 months to 3 years, and Spectacle Bears for children in their final nursery year before school. The holiday club caters for children from their last summer before school up to the end of primary school.
Does the nursery provide care for children with special educational needs?
Yes, Grow Learn Play Project CIC specialises in providing inclusive care for children with special educational needs. The setting has a dedicated SENDCo and SEN practitioners on the team.
Can I visit the nursery before enrolling my child?
Yes, you can book a visit to come along for a tour of the learning areas, meet the team and see if the setting is the best fit for you and your child. The nursery also operates an open door policy so you are welcome to visit at any time.
What is the Curiosity approach?
The Curiosity approach is a natural based play philosophy that allows children to lead their own development using real life objects in a nurturing home from home environment. It is at the heart of what Grow Learn Play Project CIC does.
What outdoor facilities are available?
The setting is surrounded by extensive play friendly gardens and includes a forest school where early years children can learn and develop confidence in a natural outdoor environment. There is also a large outdoor playing area which parents have described as giving the nursery an edge over others in the area.
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