Welcome to St John's Childcare in Langdon Hills

At St John’s Childcare, we work in partnership with parents to ensure children receive the best possible start to their educational journey.

We understand that the early years’ stage is a time of rapid development and we aim to provide the right activities and play to develop skills in children.

We ensure that we create the perfect environment for children in all stages of development. We have 4 childcare  classrooms ranging from 12 months to 4 years old and we have an Out of school wraparound club for children from reception – year 6 for Great Berry and Lincewood schools. We have a spacious garden area that encourages children to develop and explore.

We offer an outstanding educational programme, including our School-ready Programme, ensuring children have the best possible start to their educational journey. Our staff team are highly skilled and will ensure all children are safe, happy and develop a love of learning.

 

Admissions

Get in touch

We are open from 7.30am – 6.00pm

Address: St John’s Church, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex
SS16 6RX

Telephone: 01268 490400

Email: admin@stjohnschildcare.co.uk

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Key Person Approach

Each child is assigned a key person at St John’s Childcare who is introduced to the child and parents when the children start with us. The key person helps ensure that every child’s learning and care is tailored to meet their individual needs. The key person provides a firm bridge between nursery and home life and supports parents in guiding their child’s development at home as well as helping families engage with more specialist support if necessary.

Our Vision

St John’s Childcare Vision

Our aim is to offer a home from home environment for the children in our care. A child’s uniqueness is respected and celebrated here and every child is encouraged to achieve their highest potential, so they go on to have the best start in life. We are committed to providing children with a stimulating environment that is designed to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.

Dates for your Diary

Summer Term 2026

23rd

April

St. George’s Day

We will be celebrating St. George’s Day in the setting with different craft activities for the children. 

 

 

23rd

 April

Police officers visiting

*School Ready Classes*

The Police will be coming in to talk to the children about ‘who to trust’ and what to do if a child becomes separated from their adults. They will also allow the children to climb in and out of the police car, which sounds very exciting!

23rd

June

Class photo’s – All children are welcome

Please see the times for each class;

  • Rabbits 10:00am
  • Foxes 10:15am
  • Badgers 10:30am
  • Squirrels 10:45am

If your child does not attend this day, you are invited to bring them along for their class photo. Please arrive promptly.

 

 

24th

June

Stay and Play session at St. John’s

You are invited to join us at St. John’s for our summer Stay and Play session!

Please see the times for the classes;

  • Rabbits and Foxes 10:30am – 11:30am
  • Squirrles and Badgers 1:30pm – 2:30pm

If your child does not attend this day, you are invited to join us, however, if you have opted out of the consumables you are unable to attend. Only ONE adult per child please due to high numbers.

 

7th

July

Parent’s Evening

All classes. 6:30pm – 8:30pm

We ask that you do not bring your children with you. If you are unable to attend, please speak to your child’s key person and they will be happy to arrange a meeting or telephone appointment on another day for you.

Please note, if you have opted oput of consumables, please arrange a time during the day to speak to your child’s key person.

 

 

 

14th & 15th

July

Both events are for School Ready classes only

Teddy Bears Picnic (14th July)

1:30pm – 2:30pm More information to follow.

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School Ready Leavers Party (15th July)

1:30pm – 2:30pm All School Ready children are welcome (Squirrles & Badgers)

If your child does not attend this day, the cost of this will be £7.60. Please can you book in at the childcare office.