Groups & Stages
We cater for babies from six weeks old up to pre-school children. The age groups down here are a rough guideline and we try and focus more on individuals rather than fixed age bands.
Babies from six weeks
At this age it is all about settling into nursery life (for your baby) and back into work life (for you). The pace is slow and relaxed, allowing each child to settle into their own routine and form a bond with their keyperson. Our dedicated team are in tune with your child’s needs and development, and carefully plan activities to encourage the next developmental milestone, whether that is practising their pincer grip at meal times, or climbing a mountain (well, our soft play!).
We follow the baby-led weaning method of introducing food. There are numerous benefits of this, it will encourage the development of facial muscles which helps talking, children tend not to become fussy eaters as they have been given the choice from the beginning and there is no time consuming blending!!
Woddlers
These children are always on the go, curious learners who are eager to experience everything at nursery. We make sure that there’s lots going on, and encourage the children to try different activities. There is always plenty to choose from, whether it’s playdough or water, giant building blocks or the art easel, books or the home corner.
Toddlers
These children like to mirror the world around them and are keen explorers, needing to find out how and why things are the way they are. Their vocabulary is growing, and they are starting to string words together to form sentences. Dramatic things tend to happen during this period – temper tantrums and potty training – but our skilled and experienced team take it all in their stride and are always on hand with tips and advice. Children move freely between the inside and the outside, which encourages different types of play.
Pre-school
Here we begin your child’s preparation for school, gradually easing them into more structured activities. The pre-school environment is rich with words and numbers, and we help the children to recognise and understand the value of these symbols. Our trained team follow the Letters and Sounds programme, introducing children to the sounds and letters of the alphabet using fun and engaging games. Children move freely between the inside and the outside, which encourages different types of play.