Learn and Grow Childcare

💛 A little look inside our Under 2s room… 💛

For our youngest children, the environment is so much more than simply a place to play — it is part of their learning.

Every area of our Yellow Room is carefully considered to create opportunities for our babies and toddlers to explore, investigate, communicate, move, imagine and make choices independently.

From cosy spaces filled with stories, songs and puppets, to sensory experiences encouraging children to touch, squeeze, shake and discover… from small-world and construction play to mirrors, light, texture and open-ended resources — there is always something to spark curiosity. ✨

At this age, some of the most important learning happens through the simplest experiences: filling and emptying, transporting, building and knocking down, repeating an action again and again, sharing a story with a familiar adult or simply stopping to investigate something interesting.

And alongside all of that exploration are the warm, responsive relationships that make children feel safe enough to discover their world. 🥰

Our aim isn't to fill the room with things to do. It is to create an environment full of possibilities — where our youngest children can follow their interests, develop at their own pace and experience the joy of discovering something for themselves.

Because even our littlest learners are capable, curious and wonderfully busy. 💛

Welcome to our little one's room — where play is learning, curiosity is encouraged and every little discovery matters. 🌱

Book a personal tour today! Email [email protected] or ring 01382 418180
🌿 Learn more at learnandgrow.org.uk

Thank you so much The Courier UK for this lovely article! Family is at the heart of what we do. 💚🖍️🌳

Learn and Grow Childcare has attracted 90 families in the past two years. Read more: https://ebx.sh/xK35VW

Come work with us! 💚🖍️🌳

We're Taking on Two Big Challenges for The Archie Foundation Tayside! 🧸

At Learn and Grow Childcare, we believe in supporting our community—and this summer, some of our incredible team are going above and beyond to raise money for The Archie Foundation Tayside.

Sunday 26th July – Katie's Highland Fling Bungee Jump! 🌁

Our fearless Katie will be taking on the Highland Fling Bungee Jump at Killiecrankie! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

She'll leap 40 metres from a bridge platform, reaching speeds of over 50mph before bouncing back up. It's an amazing challenge, and we couldn't be prouder of her courage and determination. 🩷💜

Sunday 16th August – Team Learn & Grow Kiltwalk! 🚶🏼‍♀️

Just a few weeks later, our Team Learn & Grow will be lacing up their walking shoes for the Kiltwalk. 👟💦

Several of our team will be completing the 20-mile Mighty Stride, while others will be there every step of the way, cheering them on with refreshments, encouragement and plenty of team spirit! 📣

Can You Help? 👋🏽

If you're able to support either challenge with any donation, we'd be incredibly grateful. Every pound, no matter how small, helps make a real difference.

To show just how much this cause means to us, Learn and Grow Childcare will MATCH every donation made by our families, doubling the impact of your generosity. 💚

Why The Archie Foundation?

The Archie Foundation provides vital support to seriously ill children, babies and bereaved families across Tayside, helping make the toughest days a little easier through specialist care, practical support and unforgettable experiences. 👶🏼

Together, we can help make a difference to local children and families when they need it most.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity and support. PLEASE share the post too if you can! 💚🖍️🌳

https://www.justgiving.com/page/learn-and-grow-childcare-2

Lovely wee article in The Courier about our recent inspection! 💚🖍️🌳

New nursery in Dundee earns impressive inspection report Find out why inspectors rated Learn and Grown Childcare as ‘very good’ across the board.

🎓A very special day for our school leavers today! We had a lovely time celebrating our little graduates and wish them so much joy and happiness for P1! 🎓

🫧 Thank you so much to Poppy Bubbles for entertaining us with a spectacular bubble show! 🫧

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We are delighted to announce that we were inspected by Care Inspectorate last month and they graded us Very Good across all areas:

Leadership
5, Very Good

Children thrive and develop in quality spaces
5, Very Good

Children play and learn
5, Very Good

Children are supported to achieve
5, Very Good

Key Messages from the report were:

💚Self-evaluation processes were embedded. Effective quality assurance and monitoring promoted children's safety and supported continuous improvement.

💚Children and families were actively involved in evaluating the service. Their ideas and suggestions were valued and used to inform positive change.

💚Children experienced a clean and well-maintained environment. Spaces and resources were planned and adapted in response to children and families needs and preferences.

💚Children were highly engaged in play and benefitted from the freedom to choose activities that reflected their interests and provided meaningful learning experiences.

💚Regular tracking of children's learning and clear next steps ensured that children were well supported and making good progress.

💚Nurturing and responsive relationships supported children to develop confidence and secure attachments. Staff responded warmly and consistently to children's emotional needs, promoting a strong sense of wellbeing.

The full report can be found here -https://ci-web-media-production-bucket.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/inspection-reports/CS2024000282/327760.pdf

We are delighted to have achieved all very good evaluations on our first graded inspection.

We thank our amazing team, our lovely families and most importantly our amazing children for supporting us.

We are so excited to share a video created in partnership with Skills for Growth Scotland, discussing the recent project we undertook with them. Thank you to all the staff and children who took part. Please click the link to have a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMV3c6c8alU