In the daily schedule of activities, we include a balance of adult-led and child initiated activities. Our staff provides continual support so that your little one is confident, happy and engaged in all experiences available for them.
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A safe, caring and stimulating environment has been created in our purpose-built Baby Room. Combining movement, sound, colour and touch, babies are encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace. Outdoors, your child will also enjoy a dedicated area in our nursery gardens, with visits to the farm
Our Pre-Toddler Room is a warm, welcoming space for children who are on the move and keen to explore. It’s a natural next step from the Baby Room, with the same close, caring attention from our team and more room to climb, wobble, discover and play.
At this age, children are finding their voices and their independence. Through play, songs, stories and plenty of fresh air, we support them as they:
Outdoors, pre-toddlers enjoy our nursery gardens and supervised visits to the farm, where meeting the animals is a daily highlight and a wonderful way to spark curiosity and early language.
Toddlers start to have more structured activities than younger children. Whether they are in the nursery, the nursery garden or on a supervised visit to the farm, every activity is an opportunity to learn and discover. They are encouraged to enjoy early maths, develop their language skills and relax at storytime.
Preparing your child for school, we follow the key stages of the Early Years Foundation Stage. You can expect Pre-School to be full of rich learning experiences, with free-flow between the setting and the garden, as well as daily supervised visits to the farm to see and feed the animals.
