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As you visit childcare settings and prepare your child/ren for nursery, you may find yourself wondering how long it will take to settle a one-year-old into nursery. The first few weeks at nursery can be a tricky time for many children and carers, whether this is something completely new or they are moving from a …

Embracing the curiosity approach can be a wonderful way to enhance your toddler’s play and learning experiences. It’s all about utilising everyday items around your home and allowing your child’s imagination to soar. To support the curiosity approach at home, you don’t need fancy toys. Everyday items around your home, like kitchen utensils or glass …

On those unpredictable rainy days, it can be a challenge to keep little ones entertained, especially when they’re itching to go outside or maybe seeking indoor adventures. That’s where “Fun Rainy Day Pre-School Activities” come into play. From indoor scavenger hunts to splashing in muddy puddles, our list is brimming with creative ways to turn …

Personal social and emotional development in the Early Years Foundation Stage has different milestones based on the children’s age. Since the EYFS changed to Development Matters in 2021, it has broken down into age categories, which include birth – three and 3-4 years old. PSED (Personal, social, and emotional development) is crucial for children to …

As you look for the right Nursery for your child, you will often hear the term “play-based learning”, and people often wonder what is “play-based learning” and why it is so important. Play-Based learning is as simple as it sounds. The children learn through play. When children are engaged in their play, they explore, take …

As a parent, it can seem very daunting to send your baby/toddler into a nursery setting at such a young age. You may feel that your child won’t benefit from being in a nursery setting or that they are too young, but we reassure you that starting nursery at a young age will give your …

At our day nursery, we often get asked for advice on Tax-Free Childcare, information on the Nursery Education fund, and how to qualify for free childcare. Read on to get the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding free childcare fees!

When we think about teaching children, the idea of engaging them and making sure they are learning may seem very daunting, but just because you’re teaching them doesn’t mean that it can’t be FUN and memorable!

As nursery practitioners, it is our job to nurture children to blossom and grow into independent little learners. This could be from teaching them to put on their shoes or go to the toilet, to beginning to write their names or follow instructions, socialising, and turn-taking. All of these little milestones have a significant impact …

At our day nursery in Nottingham, we encourage our children to get messy and learn through play! There are several benefits of messy play, such as supporting a child’s development and fostering curiosity. Read more to find out why we love messy play…

What’s the goal of preschool? Here at Angels By Day, we believe that the goals of early childhood education include: Physical and emotional development Social development Language and literacy development Cognitive skill development

The basic principles will be the same everywhere. Although, each nursery setting will have different ethos and approaches to delivering the underlining fundamental approaches and learning provocations/opportunities stated in the EYFS document.