Thrive Cotton Lane

02/10/2026

🌿 Little explorers, big adventures! 🌳

Who says you're never too young for a forest school adventure? 🍃
Our babies love getting outdoors and exploring the wonderful world around them. From feeling different textures and listening to the sounds of nature, to watching the leaves dance in the breeze and discovering all the little wonders around them, every outdoor experience is an opportunity to learn.

Forest school provides our tiniest explorers with valuable opportunities to develop their senses, build confidence, experience new environments and enjoy the freedom of outdoor play.

It's never too early to start making memories, getting muddy and falling in love with nature! 💚

Little hands, curious minds and endless discoveries! 🌱

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

We're so excited to invite all of our current families, as well as families who are new to our setting, to come along and explore our room! 💜

Come and meet the team, have a look around our environment and discover all the exciting things we have planned as we step into the magical world of Room on the Broom! 🧹✨

It’s a lovely opportunity for our existing families to see what their little ones get up to each day, and for new families to come and meet us, ask any questions and get to know our setting. 🥰

We can’t wait to welcome you all for a little bit of magic, mischief and Room on the Broom fun! 🧙‍♀️🐸🐶🐦🐉

We hope to see you there!

21/08/2026

A New Chapter for Amy 💕🌸

Yesterday we said a very special goodbye to our wonderful Manager, Amy, as she heads off to start an exciting new chapter. 🥹💐

Amy has been such an important part of our nursery family, and her dedication, kindness, support and passion for the children and the team will be hugely missed.

Although we’re sad to see you go, we’re incredibly excited for you and wish you every success in your new adventure! 🌟

Thank you for everything, Amy. You’ll always be part of our nursery family, and we hope you know just how much you’ll be missed. ❤️

Good luck in your new adventure! 🥰✨

14/07/2026

What a wonderful way to celebrate our Preschool Graduation! 🎓🌿
A huge thank you to our amazing team for creating such a fun-filled day, with fantastic activities set up in our Forest School for all the children and families to enjoy. We were also delighted to welcome Curious Critters, who gave everyone the chance to meet some incredible animals – a real highlight of the day! 🦉🐍🐢
We are so proud of each and every one of our preschool children. Watching you grow in confidence, make friendships and learn new skills has been a privilege.
To all our children moving on to big school, we wish you the very best of luck in your next adventure. Keep being curious, kind and brave – we know you'll all do amazing things! 🌟
Thank you to all our families for celebrating this special milestone with us. ❤️

10/07/2026

Graduation prep underway....

04/06/2026

We are looking for Early Years Practitioners (Level 2 or 3) to join our team 🫶

📍 Chester | 💷 £13.65–£14 per hour | Permanent

Here at Thrive Cotton Lane we are seeking caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to support children’s learning and development in a unique and nurturing environment. Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification required.

Apply now: https://careers.thrivechildcare.com/job/653182

04/06/2026

Inspired by conversations about recent family trips to the beach during the warm weather, our younger toddlers enjoyed exploring a beach-themed sensory activity today. 🌊☀️
The children were fascinated by the shiny treasures, shells and natural materials, spending time investigating textures, making discoveries and sharing their own experiences. ✨🐚
This hands-on activity encouraged curiosity, communication and sensory exploration, while helping the children connect their learning to real-life experiences and the world around them.

28/05/2026

Today we say a huge thank you to Lin, our wonderful Forest School Practitioner, as she retires after an incredible 35 years with us. 🌿

Over the years, Lin has inspired generations of children through outdoor adventures, muddy puddles, woodland discoveries and endless care and kindness. Her passion for nature and dedication to the children has made such a lasting impact on so many families and staff alike.

We are so grateful for everything she has brought to our setting over the past 35 years and she will be greatly missed by everyone here.

Wishing you a very happy and well-deserved retirement, Lin — enjoy every minute! 💚

27/05/2026

Today the children enjoyed a lovely outdoor experience around the fire pit, safely toasting marshmallows and learning about fire safety, turn-taking, and enjoying nature together. 🔥🍡☀️

There were lots of smiles, excitement, and sticky fingers as everyone gathered around the fire to enjoy a special treat and spend time together outdoors in the sunshine.

Outdoor experiences like these help build confidence, communication, and wonderful memories with friends.