Our Groups
Nursery Rhymes Day Nursery has three dedicated age groups.When your little one begins their journey at Nursery Rhymes, whatever age they may be they will be assigned a keyperson who will oversee their learning and development.
You will get the opportunity to meet your little one’s keyperson at your initial settling in session, where you will get to share with them all they need to know about your precious little one. Our children are split into different age groups as detailed below and all have their own large garden space to explore with equipment designed for each age and stage.
Tiny Explorers
Our Tiny Explorers room is a cosy, engaging space designed especially for children under 2 years. Here, little ones are nurtured through warm, responsive care, with plenty of opportunities to explore, play and develop at their own pace. Our caring team support early learning through sensory experiences, movement and meaningful interactions, both indoors and as they enjoy taking part in play in our orchard garden. Every day, we encourage curiosity, confidence and development, helping each child feel safe, supported and inspired.
Attachment is an important part of a child’s development, and we ensure your child has good continuity of care. Our staff are specially selected with skills and qualifications in this area and are experienced in supporting our youngest children to feel secure and loved, so therefore they get the most from their time in our setting. Information about your baby is shared with you on a daily basis through the Famly app, also the staff ensure they offer a detailed handover about their experiences at nursery upon collection.
Routine is very important for our little ones, so therefore at the settling in session we collect all information from the parents regarding bottle and sleep routines, therefore these can be mirrored within our setting.
Little Learners
Our Little Learners room provides a warm, engaging environment where children enjoy creative freedom and meaningful learning experiences. Using a child-led approach, supported by gentle adult-led guidance where needed, children are encouraged to explore their interests and develop new skills. Time spent in the garden is a valued part of the day, where children love exploring the outdoor space and delight in watching the ducks that free roam. Our nurturing team is highly understanding of children’s emotions, offering consistent support and encouragement as their confidence, emotional awareness and understanding of the world continues to grow.
At this age we start to encourage independence skills and during their snack times we encourage them to cut their own fruit with child safe knives and pour their own milk and water, the children love having the opportunity to be independent and the staff are always on hand to support where needed.
Often during this age your child may show an interest in potty training, we will support both parents and little ones during this stage and follow your approach and offer advice if needed.
Our Little Learner children love to explore our garden space, often changing up what gardens they use to make the most of all the space on offer. They use the wild garden, the main garden and the orchard garden which all have different opportunities for the children to enjoy from turning over logs looking for bugs and collecting fruit from the trees in the orchard for baking.
Big Creators & Preschool
Our Big Creators room supports children as they grow in independence and expand their knowledge through exciting, purposeful learning experiences. With the guidance of our supportive team, children are offered engaging activities designed to spark curiosity while encouraging learning through play. Every child is supported to develop at their own rate, with plenty of opportunities to express themselves freely and confidently. Time spent in the garden allows Big Creators to explore the natural world around them, deepening their understanding of nature while enjoying active, outdoor discovery.
Our Pre-School room is thoughtfully designed to help children feel confident, capable and ready for the transition to primary school. We support children in developing independence and curiosity, while our experienced team help them to understand routines and expectations in a calm, reassuring way. With a wide range of learning opportunities available, children are encouraged to progress at their own pace, building skills and confidence naturally. Outdoor learning is a valued part of Pre-School life, giving children plenty of opportunities to explore, discover and express themselves. We work closely with parents, valuing feedback and partnership to ensure every child is fully supported and school ready.
Resources are carefully selected for the children based on their current interests and themes from around the world to inspire curiosity and imagination. Our children are heavily involved in their own learning, where practitioners will find out each child’s interests and ideas and work together to create opportunities and experiences to develop play skills and learning.
Like all age groups within our nursery, the garden is a very special place for Big Creators & Preschool. Our children enjoy plenty of time out in the gardens, come rain or shine. Our practitioners provide the children with opportunities to problem solve and work together, this includes creating their own obstacles courses and vehicles with our selection of large loose parts. Our children are offered opportunities to take measured risks in our outdoor space, with adults on hand to offer support and encouragement. The children’s favourite outdoor experiences include, sand and water play, large construction, bug hunts and of course our annual outdoor classroom day.
Our children are offered opportunities to develop their independent skills throughout the day. This includes choosing and preparing their own snacks, working as a team to set up for mealtimes and helping to clear away by “doing their jobs”. Children learn about boundaries and expectations as part of their daily routine, this includes following the special circle time rules.
When it is time to say goodbye to our children to go off school, we ensure that their journey at nursery is celebrated by hosting a very special graduation day. Our children and their parents are invited to the graduation ceremony and gorgeous little gowns and caps are provided. We sing songs, hire entertainment and share stories of each child’s journey with us.
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