Welcome
Welcome to
Grow Learn Play Project CIC.
Grow Learn Play Project CIC has been created to offer a stimulating, educational and engaging environment to children aged 0-11 years and their families.
From nursery care and holiday clubs to drop-in and family sessions for everyone to take part in, we offer an inclusive environment set in large purpose built locations, surrounded by extensive play friendly gardens.
Natural based play following the Curiosity approach, allowing children to lead their own development using real life objects in a nurturing home from home environment, is at the heart of what we do.
We have two nurseries, our original setting at the East Street Centre and new for 2026, a second setting at Ludlow Drive. Both in Banbury.
Our East Street Nursery is structured into four teams, each with their own home base room but with access to soft play and sensory spaces. Baby Cubs 9-21 mths, Baby Bears 21-30mths, Bears 30mths-3 years, Spectacle Bears for our children in their final nursery year before reception class.
We also offer our Holiday club, open to all children, catering primarily for children from their last summer before school up to the end of primary school. We have additional options here for children with SEND needs or for those just needing a little additional support.
We are also proud of our community program running from it’s dedicated building and our forest play area. See our pages for the drop-in and family sessions on offer.
Our Ludlow Drive setting, Little Explorers, has an open feel. There is one large activity room with zoned areas for different age groups and different activities. This room opens directly onto an enclosed all weather play surface, then beyond into a large grassed play area. We plan to develop a growing garden there too! There is a second room used for quieter activities, sensory play and sleep. We care for the children in three groups, Explorer Cubs 9mths to 2years, Adventure Bears 2&3 year olds and a small pre-school (the year before reception class) cohort.
Early Years Care and Education
Providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for children in our early years setting.
Forest School
Our forest school offers our early years children the opportunity to learn and develop confidence in a natural outdoor environment.
Holiday Club
We offer a club every school holiday for children to have fun, build new friendships and keep fit and healthy.
Children are encouraged to develop to their own full potential at their own pace.
Our aim is to offer excellent care and education in a fun, safe environment, taking into consideration the background and beliefs of all of our families. We are also specialise in providing inclusive care for children with special educational needs.
Children are encouraged to develop to their own full potential and at their own pace with the support and care of our qualified and experienced staff. We encourage parents to be involved in their children’s learning, and our open door policy means you are welcome to come and visit at any time.
Get In Touch
Addresses
East Street Site: East Street Children’s Centre, Calder Close, Banbury OX16 3WR
Little Explorers Site: Ludlow Drive, Banbury, OX16 1GH
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