Ashbourne Day Nursery at Grantham

Ashbourne Day Nursery at Grantham Care. Nurture. Teach.

18/09/2026

πŸ‚ AUTUMN WALK ADVENTURE! 🍁

We would love to invite our families to go on an autumn walk with your child and explore all the wonderful changes happening in nature! πŸŒ³πŸ‚

While you’re out, see what you can spot and collect together, such as: 🍁 Colourful leaves

🌰 Conkers

🌿 Sticks and twigs

🌲 Pinecones

🌱 Seeds and acorns

Please bring your natural treasures into nursery so we can share them with our friends and use them in our autumn activities and exploration. 🧑

This is a lovely opportunity to spend time together outdoors, talk about the changing seasons and encourage your child’s curiosity, communication and understanding of the world, supporting their learning within the EYFS.

Happy exploring! πŸ‚πŸ‘£ We can’t wait to see what you find! 🐿️🍁

πŸ’¦ Making Gloop! Today we explored what happens when we mix water and cornflour together! One of our little explorers car...
16/09/2026

πŸ’¦ Making Gloop!

Today we explored what happens when we mix water and cornflour together! One of our little explorers carefully filled a spray bottle, concentrating hard to pour the water in. After a little help with the lid, they began spraying the water into the tuff tray.

We wondered what would happen if we added some cornflour, so we sprinkled it into the tray and watched the magic happen! ✨

Using a spoon, our little scientist mixed everything together and discovered that we had made gloop! They proudly said, β€œYeah, gloop!” πŸ₯„

This simple activity provided lots of opportunities for sensory exploration, communication, fine motor skills, problem-solving and scientific thinking. We loved watching curiosity turn into messy, hands-on learning! 🌟

10/09/2026

🚨 Updated timings 🚨

To make sure you all get a chance to meet the Gruffalo we have extended this event from 10am-12pm to 10am-2pm!

Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to meet one of yours and your child’s favourite book character, and make sure unforgettable memories.

David will also be hosting a very special story time of Gruffalo Granny where you can hear the book read aloud for the first time!

We are so excited for this event and can’t wait to see you all there! This is a free event, so just pop down to the shop during the allocated time frame to join in on the celebrations, you can reserve a copy of Gruffalo Granny by contacting us directly or by going through the link in our bio.

🌱 Settling-In Season at Nursery! 🌱Starting nursery is a big milestone β€” not just for your little one, but for you too! πŸ’•...
04/09/2026

🌱 Settling-In Season at Nursery! 🌱

Starting nursery is a big milestone β€” not just for your little one, but for you too! πŸ’• We know that leaving your child for the first time can feel daunting, which is why we take our settling-in process at their pace and make sure they feel safe, happy and comfortable in their new surroundings.

We offer a minimum of 3 settling-in sessions:

🧸 Session 1 – 1 Hour
Your little one will spend time getting to know their room, exploring and having fun with their new friends and key person. While they settle in, their key person or manager will sit with you to go through all of their important information, including All About Me forms, dietary information, care plans and anything else we need to know to make their time with us as comfortable as possible.

🌈 Session 2 – 2 Hours
The first hour is spent with you, helping your child feel secure and confident in their new environment. The second hour is their opportunity to spend some time with us independently, building that important bond with their key person and getting used to nursery life without you.

πŸ’› Session 3 – Independent Settling
This session is completely without parents, giving your little one the chance to experience nursery independently and continue building their confidence.

Of course, every child is different! πŸ₯° These sessions are a starting point and may change depending on how your child is feeling and when they are ready. We will never rush them. We want them to feel happy, secure and confident before taking the next step.

And parents β€” we know you might be wondering β€œHow are they doing?!” πŸ‘€πŸ“±

We are incredibly lucky to use Famly, our nursery communication app, which allows us to keep you updated throughout the day in real time. You can see:

😴 Sleep times
πŸ“Έ Photos of what we've been getting up to
🍽️ Mealtimes
🧷 Nappy changes
πŸ’¬ Messages and updates from our team

And of course, we never mind a phone call! πŸ“žβ€οΈ If you’re missing your little one or simply want to check how they are getting on, please give us a call. We completely understand β€” settling in is a big change for everyone!

Our goal is simple: happy children, confident parents and a smooth start to nursery life. 🌟

Here’s to a wonderful settling-in season! πŸ₯°πŸŒˆ

02/09/2026

🌟 Promoting Positive Behaviour at Nursery 🌟

At nursery, we believe children flourish when they feel safe, secure, respected and understood. ❀️

We know that young children are still learning how to understand and manage their big emotions, so we support them through co-regulation β€” helping children to calm, feel safe and learn positive ways to express themselves.

We understand that behaviours such as biting, hitting, pushing, kicking or throwing can sometimes be part of a child’s development. Rather than labelling a child, we look at what the behaviour is communicating and work with them to understand their feelings and needs.

Our team:
✨ Uses calm, consistent and positive approaches
✨ Helps children name and understand their emotions
✨ Encourages empathy and kindness
✨ Praises and celebrates positive behaviour
✨ Supports children to develop self-regulation
✨ Provides clear, age-appropriate boundaries
✨ Works closely with parents and carers
✨ Focuses on the behaviour, never the child

We always want children to know that their feelings are okay, but some behaviours are not β€” and we are here to help them learn better ways to communicate and manage those feelings. πŸ’›

We believe that positive relationships, consistency, understanding and lots of encouragement give children the confidence and emotional skills they need to build friendships, resolve conflicts and flourish both at nursery and beyond. 🌱

Behaviour is communication. Our job is to understand, support and teach. ❀️

Thank you for joining us! We had such a lovely time welcoming families to our nursery for our Kidchella Open Day 🎑It was...
28/08/2026

Thank you for joining us! We had such a lovely time welcoming families to our nursery for our Kidchella Open Day 🎑

It was a wonderful opportunity to meet new families, introduce our fantastic team and show everyone what makes our nursery such a special place to learn, play and grow.

From a photo booth to a bouncy castle, there was lots going on - a big thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you enjoyed getting to know us as much as we enjoyed meeting you!

Couldn't make it? Keep your eyes peeled for communications on our next nursery open day! πŸ“£

πŸŽ“β€οΈ Nursery Graduation Day! β€οΈπŸŽ“Today is our last day for most of our wonderful preschoolers, and what a journey it has b...
27/08/2026

πŸŽ“β€οΈ Nursery Graduation Day! β€οΈπŸŽ“

Today is our last day for most of our wonderful preschoolers, and what a journey it has been! πŸ₯Ήβœ¨

It has been a true blessing to watch you learn, grow, and flourish. We are so proud of each and every one of you and all that you have achieved.

As you take your next big steps, we wish you all the very best for the exciting adventures ahead. Keep shining, keep smiling, and always believe in yourselves! 🌟

We will miss you more than words can say. ❀️

Congratulations, our little graduates! πŸŽ“πŸŽ‰

Wow! πŸŽ‰ Kidchella is complete! 🌈🎢A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Open Day. We hope you had an amazing ...
22/08/2026

Wow! πŸŽ‰ Kidchella is complete! 🌈🎢

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Open Day. We hope you had an amazing time and enjoyed all the fun, laughter and activities! πŸ’•βœ¨

Thank you for making it such a special day β€” we loved seeing so many happy faces! πŸ₯³

22/08/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸŒˆ TODAY'S THE DAY... KIDCHELLA IS HERE! πŸŒˆπŸŽ‰

The wait is finally over, and we can't wait to welcome you all to our FREE Festival-Themed Family Fun Day & Open Day! πŸ’š

Whether you're one of our wonderful Ashbourne families or you're visiting us for the first time, we'd love to see you for an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Join us for:
πŸŽͺ Bouncy Castle
πŸ› Soft Play
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🌈 Sensory Activities
✨ Glitter Tattoos
πŸ“Έ Photo Booth
⚽ Outdoor Games
🌭 FREE Food & Refreshments

πŸ“… Today!
πŸ• 1:00pm – 4:00pm
πŸ“ Ashbourne Day Nurseries, 13 Welham Street, Grantham, NG31 6QU

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come along to see what makes our nursery such a special place. We are so excited to meet everyone and can't wait for an afternoon of festival fun! 🌼🎢

Who's joining us today? Let us know in the comments! πŸŽ‰πŸ’š

Address

13 Welham Street
Grantham
NG316QU

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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