Parenting & Childhood

OFSTED & NCMA Reg. & First Aid Qualified. Breakfast & Healthy Home Cooked Meals. WeekendCare For Under 5 Years. Outings, Activities & Toddler Group. Part Time Care Available.

Ford End Pre-SchoolWe at Ford End are a well established preschool located in Chelmsford, in Essex. Our doors are open to children of all young ages especially those aged between 2 and 5 years. So come on down and bring your little one along so they can make friends of their own and prepare them for school by taking part in exciting activities that emphasises the art of learning. Our team of carers are all fully qualified, First Aid trained and CRB checked, and are very friendly and caring to children. Between the 5 of us, we have over 70 years of experience in childcare! Over the years we have gained a fantastic reputation locally for our services. All of our mums and dads say they would highly recommend us to friends and family. Even the children agree! Each day they look forward to coming here and at the end of the day, they never seem to want to leave! We have indoor and outdoor facilities for them to explore and we pride ourselves on our range of acitivies we hold. Your child can get jiggy in one of our music classes, get messy in our art classes or learn […]

The Stables NurseryWe at The Stables Nursery are a friendly place for children in Chelmsford to come and learn, make friends and most importantly have fun! We are privately owned and managed by Susan Mann and Avis Richardson. When they fist established the nursery in 1993, their main goal was to provide an environment that was warm, safe, well-resourced and stimulating for children – an environment that they would want for their own children and now their grandchildren to come to – and we feel we have achieved that! The nursery operates within 6 rooms and is available for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. Each room creates a secure environment where, through play and exploration, children can grow into confidence and social kids, where they can develop to their full potential and above all thoroughly enjoy their time here at The Stables. Their happiness is paramount to us! The nursery also caters for children up to the age of 10 years during the school holidays as part of The Stables Nursery Holiday Club for those that need that facility. Our most valuable asset is our large team of dedicated staff who are fully trained to implement the […]

Kings Dance StudioFounded in 1964, we at Kings Dance Studio are providing both adults and children dance tution in either a group class or in a more individual, one-to-one class. We cover a range of different styles of dance in ballroom and latin from the Argentine Tango to the Waltz. We can also help those that need help with their dancing skills for their first dance on their wedding day. We strongly believe that nobody has two left feet and that anyone can learn to dance if the want to! People who have chosen to learn dance has gained the benefits from this fun, musical, physical and mentally challenging exercise experience. Through learning the various techniques, it promotes a healthy discipline and an achievement goal at any level. From total beginners to an experienced dancer – we can help you improve your techniques and give you the time of your life! Our tutors are very experienced in the dance industry and have gained a wealth of knowledge into the different styles and how to get the best out of your training. Our principal teacher, Lynda King, is a Fellow and Examiner for the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) and a […]

We are an independent local charity who have been working with young people between 11 and 25 for over 26 years. We help with Information, Advice, Advocacy, Emotional and Practical Support, Education and Counselling and Activities. We help a wide range of health and well being issues and problems including poverty, bullying, substance abuse, homelessness, employment and education as well as providing a safe place for young people to meet and socialise.

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. With more than 34,000 members, it manages and protects over 8,200 acres of land on 87 nature reserves and 2 nature parks. There are 11 visitor centres details of which can be found on the website. The idea of Essex Wildlife Trust is to offer Protection to Wildlife in Essex.The Trust is supported by members, local businesses and grant making organisations. It is one of the largest of the 47 county wildlife trusts that work together throughout the British Isles as The Wildlife Trusts.Established in 1959 it has grown from strength to strength, always striving to protect wildlife for the future and for the people of Essex. Visitors can enjoy walks on Essex Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve with stunning panoramic views across the reservoir and surrounding villages as well as superb views of the water’s edge from three bird hides. The nature reserve has a 900m accessible circular footpath and there are wheelchairs available for use. The Visitor Centre offers a tearoom which is open seven days a week providing a variety of hot and cold food, most of which is locally sourced easy access toilets & baby changing facilities and […]

Robinson Training Services LtdWe at Robinson Training Services Ltd are a family run business who train wannabe LGV / HGV drivers in getting a Class 1, Class 2 or C1 Drivers Licence. It will increase your earning power! We have over 25 years of experience in driving Heavy and Long Goods Vehicles and seven years in successfully training others in the same art. Our successful track record in training includes drivers for companies such as: DHL, Travis Perkins, Enterprise plc and NYK Logistics. We must say that our skill as a trainer goes beyond excellent roadcraft and qualifications! You will know everything to do with being a LGV / HGV driver when we are done with you! Founder and trainer Steve Robinson’s interpersonal skills ensure that every driver under instruction is confident and able to concentrate fully on building the right knowledge and ability to qualify as a professional driver. Steve always says: “Everyone is different but the result has to be the same – a high standard of competence for the newly qualified driver” That is why we style training towards the knowledge, skill and confidence of each individual. We think there is a National Shortage of Goods Vehicle […]

* UTD Ballet, UTD Tap * UTD Modern * Dancing School * Classes In Colne Engaine * Beginners To Advanced * Qualified TeachersOur community centre has it’s large hall which is used for main lessons, this comes with a large stage used for shows as well as rehersals. Having many large rooms which we use for changing rooms, practicing rooms and also waiting rooms. We even have a large coffee room that we use to get ready in before as well as after class. Parents are also able wait in during classes. And with a kitchen where you can make cups of tea & coffee in at a small price.

At both Wheatlands and Little Oaks Nursery we aim to provide a healthy, safe and stimulating learning evironment for thechildren entrusted to our care, ensuring that their time spent with us is enjoyable, educational and most of all, fun.We have been established as a private nursery since 1994 and are registered with Ofsted Early Years to accommodate children from2 years to 5 years, on a part-time or full-time basisA large outside area is available for continued physical, social and emotional development through play on site.Offering Private Term Time only Day Nursery, free toddler play group with separate rooms for older & younger children.