Maidendale Nursery

Lets come together in red and white to show our support and send some positive wishes for the match...

Fingers crossed for the win

Don’t worry about tomorrow morning… We jave got it sorted!

*** HELP NEEDED***

Firthmoor Community Centre are looking to borrow some Harris Fencing for Firthmoor Live on Saturday 18th July.

Can everyone please tag local businesses or people who may be able to support our local charity and community event.

Thank you! ❤️

💖 SUPPORT OUR LITTLE MOVERS PE COACH 💖

Our wonderful Little Movers PE coach, Toni, has been nominated for the Little Movers Most Loved Team Member Award 2026! 🌈✨

If your child enjoys their Little Movers sessions at nursery, we’d love it if you could take a moment to cast your vote.

Toni works hard every week to bring fun, confidence, movement and smiles to our children, and this award is decided entirely by family votes. 💛

Voting only takes a few seconds:

👉 https://forms.gle/8MmzhtveVBcJH8gD7

Thank you for your support and for helping us celebrate the people who make a difference to our children’s days. 🥰

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Little Movers Most Loved Team Member 2026, Voted for by our Families and Community.

❤️

Today we say a huge thank you to Abbi for all of her hard work, dedication, and care during her time at Firthmoor. Over the past the last few years it has been wonderful to watch her grow and progress into a Senior Nursery Practitioner, a real achievement that reflects her passion and commitment to the children and team.

We have loved seeing your confidence and skills flourish, and we are so proud of everything you have accomplished. While we will miss you greatly, we wish you all the very best for your next chapter and know you will do amazing things.

Good luck, Abbi, and thank you for everything 💛

📸✨ Photo Day is Coming! ✨📸

We’re excited to share that Cotton Socks Photography will be visiting our nursery for a special Photo Day on Friday 1st May!

This is a lovely opportunity to capture beautiful, professional photographs of your child during their time with us 💛

👕 Please ensure your child comes dressed in something you’d love them to be photographed in or alternatively bring a change of clothing
😊 All children will be included unless we are informed otherwise.

We can’t wait to see all those big smiles and create some special memories!

If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team.

🌟 Join Our Nursery! 🌟

Are you a passionate and caring Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity? We’d love to hear from you!

We are a busy, fun and nurturing nursery where no two days are the same. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating and happy environment for children to learn, play and grow 🌈

✨ What we’re looking for:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years
A warm, enthusiastic and caring nature
A team player who is passionate about supporting children’s development
Someone who can bring energy, creativity and fun into the nursery day

💼 What we offer:

A welcoming and supportive team
Opportunities to grow and develop in your career
A lively, rewarding working environment
Full-time and part-time positions available

If you’re ready to make a difference in children’s lives and be part of a fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Get in touch today to apply or find out more.
Rachael Lowes - 01325 376723 / 07709758299
[email protected]

Come and be part of something special 💛

🐣🌸 EASTER FETE AT FIRTHMOOR COMMUNITY CENTRE 🌸🐣

Join us for a fun-filled Easter Fete at Firthmoor Community Centre on
📅 Friday 3rd April 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm

We’ve got something for everyone, including:
🍔 Hot Food
🎟️ Tombola
🍬 Tuck Shop
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt
🐰 Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny

✨ Fun for all the family! ✨

Bring your friends, bring the kids, and come along for a great day out in the community.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

📍 Firthmoor Community Centre

🎒 Starting Reception
Preparing your child for school can help build confidence and ease the transition:

Starting Reception – What to Expect (BBC): https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/starting-school
School Readiness Guide (Kindred²): https://www.kindred2.com/school-readiness
Hungry Little Minds (Gov.uk): https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/

✨ A gentle reminder:
Every child develops at their own pace—there’s no “right” timeline. The most important thing is offering encouragement, patience, and lots of praise along the way.

If you’d like any extra support or have questions, please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our team—we’re here to help! 😊

Learning conversations: 3 to 5 years - Best Start in Life - NHS Help your child learn new words and build conversations by chatting about your day and talking together—they're growing their language skills with every sentence!

🌟USEFUL INFORMATION SHARING
Supporting Your Child’s Next Big Steps 🌟

Dear Parents & Carers,

We know that big milestones like potty training and starting Reception can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming—for children and grown-ups! 💛

To help make these transitions smoother, we’ve gathered some useful, trusted resources for you to explore at your own pace:

🚽 Potty Training Support
Starting toilet training is a big step towards independence. These guides offer practical tips and reassurance:

NHS Guide to Potty Training: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/babys-development/potty-training/
ERIC (The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity): https://www.eric.org.uk/potty-training
BBC Tiny Happy People: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

Tiny Happy People Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's language skills, with simple activities and play ideas to help you learn about babies and toddlers' amazing early development. Part of CBeebies Parenting.