Nursery & Reception
Where Every Journey Begins
Give your child the best possible start. Our Early Years setting combines the warmth of a family environment with outstanding teaching, preparing children for a lifetime of learning.
Nursery
Our Nursery welcomes children from age 2, providing a gentle introduction to school life. Through play-based learning and nurturing care, children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning that will stay with them throughout their education.
From Age 2
Gentle introduction to school life with flexible sessions
Play-Based Learning
Learning through exploration, discovery and imaginative play
Nurturing Environment
Small groups with dedicated, experienced Early Years staff
Forest School
Regular outdoor learning in our beautiful grounds
Music & Movement
Daily singing, rhythm and physical development
School Readiness
Natural progression to Reception when ready
Reception
In Reception, children follow the full Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum while benefiting from specialist teaching in PE, Music and Spanish. Our experienced team ensures each child is fully prepared for the transition to Year 1.
EYFS Curriculum
Full Early Years Foundation Stage programme
Phonics Excellence
Systematic synthetic phonics for confident readers
Small Class Sizes
Maximum 16 children with teacher and assistant
Specialist Teaching
PE, Music and Spanish from specialist teachers
Extended Day
Wraparound care from 8am to 6pm available
Enrichment
Swimming, ballet, clubs and educational visits
Our Curriculum
Early Years Foundation StageWe follow the statutory EYFS framework, delivering all seven areas of learning through play-based and adult-led activities in our purpose-designed Early Years environment.
Communication & Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social & Emotional
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts & Design
A Day in Early Years
Structure with flexibility
Our Early Years Environment
Purpose-Built Spaces
What Parents Say
From Our Families"We have been attending Vita et Pax playgroup since Oct 2024 and my daughter loves it. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and engaging. The activities available are brilliant for the little ones. Highly recommend!"
"My little one grew unhappy in her previous nursery so I moved her to Vita and she is thriving. The teachers here are kind and really understanding regarding the children's needs and circumstances. All my 3 children have been really happy here."
"Just wanted to say a big thank you to all for making my child have a lovely time at nursery. He has had lots of fun and his confidence has come on so much."
Nursery & Reception FAQs
Common QuestionsWhat age can my child start Nursery?
Do you accept government funding?
What is the staff-to-child ratio?
Is there a waiting list?
What happens after Reception?
Start Their Journey
Book a Nursery or Reception visitSee our Early Years in action. We'd love to show you around and answer your questions about giving your child the best possible start.