St Andrews Day Nursery

🦙✨ This afternoon we had the most special visitors – Dante and Cagan from The Alpaca Pals✨🦙

The children had a wonderful time meeting these two gentle alpacas. We fed them carrots and leaves picked from the trees in our garden, felt just how soft their fleece was, and everyone had the chance to take turns walking them around the garden. 🌿🥕

We also discovered that today was Dante’s birthday, making the visit even more special! 🎉🎂

A huge thank you to Alpaca Pals for such a fantastic experience. It was a memorable afternoon full of smiles, learning and lots of excitement! 💚

P.S. Cagan seemed to take a particular liking to Katie and even gave her a special kiss! 😘🦙😂

🌟 Employee of the Week🌟

This week's Employee of the Week nomination comes from one of our amazing team members and is dedicated to our Senior Team. 💙

"I’m so incredibly grateful for Jess, Payton and the Senior Team. You’ve all supported me through everything I’ve been through, and no matter who I’ve had at the end of the phone or who has been in the building, you’ve all gone above and beyond for me.
I really can’t thank you all enough for everything you’ve done for me. It always shows in the resilience and kindness of the St Andrews team."

Receiving recognition like this means so much. We are incredibly proud to have built a team that supports one another through both the good times and the challenging ones. Thank you for your kind words—they remind us why looking after each other is just as important as looking after the children. 💙

https://www.standrewsnursery.co.uk/meet-the-team

Dear Parents and Carers,

Some of our children have now started their summer holidays, and we wanted to share a fantastic activity that the whole family can enjoy! ☀️💙

Activate with Joe Wicks is a fun series of 5-minute movement sessions designed especially for children. Each episode is packed with energetic exercises that encourage children to get active, have fun and build healthy habits. They're perfect for a quick burst of movement at home, during the holidays, or even after nursery!

Whether you've broken up for the summer or your child attends all year round, why not give one a try? We'd love to hear what you think – and don't forget to share any photos or videos of your little ones getting involved! 💪🌟

Watch here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002j871/activate-with-joe-wicks

Have fun and keep moving! 💙

Activate with Joe Wicks Joe Wicks and his Activators are on a mission to get you moving. Ready? 3, 2, 1, activate!

We wanted to share this message from the Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice:

Parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years with SEND are invited to join Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice for a friendly and supportive meet-up at Hatters Space Family Hub in Nuneaton.

These sessions are a great opportunity to take some time for yourself, meet other local parent carers, and connect with people who understand your experiences.
Whether you’re looking to share advice, ask questions, or simply enjoy a chat over a cup of tea or coffee, you’ll find a relaxed and welcoming space.

Upcoming dates:
-Thursday 6 August
-Thursday 3 September

Time: 10am –11:30am

Location: Hatters Space Family Hub, Upper Abbey Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5DN

No booking is needed – just pop in when you can. You’ll be met with a warm welcome and a supportive community.

🎉 Birthday Wishes for Tomorrow! 🎉

Tomorrow we'll be celebrating a very special member of our St Andrews Day Nursery family – Olivia! 🥳💐

We wanted to wish Olivia a very Happy Birthday a day early and hope she has the most amazing day tomorrow, filled with love, laughter, happiness and, of course, lots of cake! 🎂🎁

Thank you for everything you do for the children, families and your colleagues. Your kindness, dedication and caring nature are truly appreciated, and we hope you have a fantastic day celebrating tomorrow! 🩷

Happy Birthday, Olivia! 🥳🎈

From everyone at St Andrews Day Nursery xx 💚

🌟 Employee of the Week – Courtney! 🌟

A huge congratulations to Courtney, our Employee of the Week! 🎉

Courtney has been working incredibly hard to grow within her Senior role, taking on additional responsibilities and consistently challenging herself to develop further. Her passion for learning, willingness to step up, and commitment to progressing have really shone through.

Thank you, Courtney, for everything you do for the team and the children. Your dedication and enthusiasm don't go unnoticed, and we're excited to see you continue to grow in your role.

Well done, Courtney – a very well-deserved Employee of the Week! 💙👏

🌟 Another Wonderful Parent Nomination! 🌟

We are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated and caring team, and receiving messages like this means the world to us. 💚

A huge congratulations to our entire Baby Room team – Hannah, Lisa, Sherise and Molly! 👏

We've received this beautiful parent nomination:

"I noticed that Molly has been named Employee of the Week, and I just wanted to say how well deserved it is.

I'd also love to nominate the whole Baby Room team – Hannah, Lisa, Sherise and Molly. They work so well together and create such a supportive, nurturing environment.

Since my daughter welcomed her little sister, she's been a little more hesitant about leaving us at nursery. The team have all gone above and beyond to support her through this transition, doing everything they can to make her feel safe, happy and comfortable. It's been so reassuring as parents to know she's in such caring hands.

Thank you to all of them for the kindness, patience and dedication they show every day. It really is appreciated." 💚

Well done, Hannah, Lisa, Sherise and Molly! Your compassion, teamwork and commitment to helping every child feel safe, secure and valued truly shine through. Supporting children through life's big changes, no matter how small they may seem, is such an important part of what we do, and we're so proud of the difference you make every single day.

Thank you for everything you do—you are all amazing! 💚✨

🌟💚 Employee of the Week – Molly! 💚🌟

This week's Employee of the Week has been chosen following a wonderful parent nomination! 🥰

A huge congratulations to Molly from our Baby Room! 👏💚

Here's what one of our parents had to say:

"Hi, just wanted to say Molly in the Baby Room is so lovely. She is always so kind and gives me confidence to leave my baby knowing she will be looked after well." ❤️

Receiving feedback like this means so much to our team. Building trusting relationships with our families and providing children with a safe, nurturing environment is at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you, Molly, for your kindness, dedication and the care you show to our babies every single day. We are incredibly lucky to have you as part of the St Andrews Day Nursery team! 🌈✨

Congratulations, Molly! 🎉💚

🎉💚 Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Lesley! 💚🎉

Today we're celebrating a very special milestone as our wonderful Lesley marks 1 year as part of the St Andrews Day Nursery family! 🌟

Over the past year, Lesley has become such a valued member of our team. Her kindness, patience and dedication shine through every single day, and she always goes above and beyond to support both our children and her colleagues. ❤️

As our Preschool Room Leader, Lesley has created a warm, nurturing environment where children can grow in confidence, develop new skills and get ready for their exciting next steps to school. We are so grateful for everything she brings to our nursery each day.

Thank you, Lesley, for all of your hard work, commitment and the care you show to every child and family. We are so lucky to have you as part of our team and can't wait to see what the next year brings! 🌈✨

Please join us in wishing Lesley a very happy 1st work anniversary! 💐🎉💚

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Jess! 🎂🎉

A very happy birthday to our wonderful Deputy Manager and SENCO, Jess! 🥳💐

Jess is such a valued member of our St Andrew's Day Nursery family. She goes above and beyond every single day to support our children, families and staff, always with kindness, patience and a smile. 💛

Thank you for everything you do and for making such a positive difference to so many little lives. We hope you have the most amazing birthday filled with lots of love, laughter and cake! 🎁🎈🎂

Please join us in wishing Jess a fantastic birthday in the comments below! 🎉💖