17/06/2026
๐โจ People Who Help Us โ An Extra Special Visit! โจ๐
Our children have been learning all about people who help us and the important roles they play in our community ๐
We were very excited to have an ambulance visit our nursery! The children had the wonderful opportunity to see it up close and learn about how paramedics help people when they are hurt or unwell ๐๐ฉโโ๏ธ
The visit sparked lots of curiosity, with the children asking fantastic questions and learning how the ambulance service helps keep us safe. Experiences like this help children build understanding and confidence around emergency services, making them feel more familiar and less worrying!
We are so proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children were โ future helpers in the making! ๐๐
16/06/2026
๐๐ People Who Help Us โ Special Visitor! ๐๐
Our children have been learning all about people who help us and the important roles they play in keeping us safe and healthy ๐โจ
We were very lucky to welcome a real paramedic into nursery, who came to talk to the children about their job and how they help people in emergencies ๐๐จโโ๏ธ The children were fascinated as they learned how paramedics care for people who are hurt or unwell and what happens when someone needs an ambulance
There were lots of wonderful questions, and the children loved hearing about the equipment and how paramedics help in the community. Experiences like this help children build confidence and understanding about who to turn to for help, making real-life situations feel less scary
A big thank you to our special visitor for taking the time to come in and inspire the children โ we may even have some future paramedics in the making! ๐๐
15/06/2026
๐ People Who Help Us ๐
Recently at nursery, our children have been learning all about people who help us in our community ๐๐๐ฉโโ๏ธ
We explored the important roles of doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, and many more! The children enjoyed taking part in imaginative role play, dressing up, and acting out different jobs โ showing fantastic creativity and teamwork. ๐ฉบ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
We talked about how these everyday heroes keep us safe and help us when we need it, helping to build the childrenโs understanding of the world around them ๐๐
The children especially loved sharing their ideas about who helps them and why โ we had some brilliant discussions and lots of thoughtful responses! ๐ฌ
Well done everyone for your enthusiasm and curiosity this week! ๐โจ
20/04/2026
๐ Earth Week at Spring Cottage ๐
This week weโre learning all about our wonderful planet and how we can help look after it.
Today we have started our topic by learning about Planet Earth ๐โจ The children have enjoyed talking about land, sea, animals, and how we can look after our wonderful world together ๐ผโป๏ธ
Stay tuned for lots of exciting activities this week โจ
04/04/2026
๐ฃ๐ท Easter Fun in Preschool! ๐ท๐ฃ
Our preschool children have been busy enjoying a week full of Easter excitement! From mixing, pouring and sprinkling to make their own Easter bunny food, to getting creative with lots of Easter crafts, theyโve certainly embraced the celebrations. ๐จโจ
The children loved baking Easter nests, proudly making (and tasting!) their yummy treats. ๐ซ๐ฅ They also had a fantastic time designing and decorating their very own bunny ears โ there were some brilliant little bunnies hopping around the room this week! ๐ฐ๐
Weโve shared wonderful moments reading Easter stories together and exploring many more seasonal activities throughout the week. ๐๐ผ
Itโs been a joyful, creative, and very festive time in preschool โ well done, everyone! ๐
03/04/2026
๐ฃ๐ผ Easter Celebrations in the Toddler Room! ๐ผ๐ฃ
Our toddlers have had an eggโcellent time celebrating Easter this week! ๐ฐโจ
From exciting Easter egg hunts to making yummy Easter nest treats, the children have been busy exploring, creating, and having lots of fun. ๐ซ๐ฅ
They also enjoyed getting creative with a range of Easter crafts, making colourful artwork to take home and share. ๐จ๐ท
Weโve loved seeing their smiles, curiosity, and enthusiasm throughout all the activities โ what a wonderful way to celebrate Easter together! ๐
02/04/2026
๐ฃ๐จ Easter Fun in the Baby Room! ๐จ๐ฃ
Our babies had a wonderful time today exploring Easter egg potato printing! ๐ฅโจ With bright colours, squishy textures, and lots of giggles, they created some beautiful little masterpieces. ๐จ๐
We love watching them discover new sensory experiences โ and they certainly enjoyed this one! ๐ผ
Hope these colourful creations bring a little Easter cheer to your day! ๐ฐ๐ท
01/04/2026
๐ผ๐ฃ Easter Bonnet Fun! ๐ฃ๐ผ
What an amazing week we have had celebrating our Easter Bonnet Competition!
The children and parents looked absolutely fantastic โ so many colourful, creative, and wonderfully unique designs. ๐๐ฉโจ
A huge thank you to all our lovely parents and carers for the time, effort, and imagination you put into helping the children create their beautiful bonnets and also your own amazing bonnets. Your support truly makes events like this so special. ๐
Wishing everyone a happy and restful Easter! ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ท
26/03/2026
๐ฟ๐ธ Life Cycle Learning Fun! ๐ธ๐ฟ
Our preschoolers had an eggโciting week exploring the life cycle of a frog! From tiny eggs to wriggly tadpoles and finally to hopping frogs, the children loved discovering how these amazing creatures grow and change.
Using stories, crafts, and lots of sensory activities, the children talked about each stage and even created their own frog life cycle art. We are so proud of their curiosity and enthusiasm! ๐โจ
21/03/2026
๐ธ Spring Fair 2026 ๐ธ
Under a month to go until our annual Spring Fair!
๐ผ๐ธ Join Us for Our Nursery Spring Fair! ๐ธ๐ผ
Weโre so excited to announce our annual Spring Fair, and youโre all invited to come along for a fun-filled day for the whole family! ๐โจ
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Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
โฐ Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
๐ Location: Children's Place, Spring Cottage
Come and enjoy:
๐จ Creative activities
๐ฐ Springโthemed games
๐ฐ Delicious treats
๐ Raffle prizes
๐ผ Outdoor fun (weather permitting!)
Our Spring Fair is a lovely chance for families to come together, support the nursery, and enjoy a cheerful day celebrating the new season. Everyone is welcome โ bring your friends, neighbours and family along! ๐
We canโt wait to see you there! ๐ท๐