Children's Place Spring Cottage

17/06/2026

🚑✨ People Who Help Us – An Extra Special Visit! ✨🚑
Our children have been learning all about people who help us and the important roles they play in our community 💙
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 🚑👩‍⚕️
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 — future helpers in the making! 🌟👏

16/06/2026

🚑💙 People Who Help Us – Special Visitor! 💙🚑
Our children have been learning all about people who help us and the important roles they play in keeping us safe and healthy 🌍✨
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 🚑👨‍⚕️ 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 – we may even have some future paramedics in the making! 🌟👏

15/06/2026

🌟 People Who Help Us 🌟
Recently at nursery, our children have been learning all about people who help us in our community 🚓🚒👩‍⚕️
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 – showing fantastic creativity and teamwork. 🩺👮‍♂️
We talked about how these everyday heroes keep us safe and help us when we need it, helping to build the children’s understanding of the world around them 🌍💙
The children especially loved sharing their ideas about who helps them and why – we had some brilliant discussions and lots of thoughtful responses! 💬
Well done everyone for your enthusiasm and curiosity this week! 👏✨

20/04/2026

🌍 Earth Week at Spring Cottage 🌎
This week we’re 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 🌍✨ The children have enjoyed talking about land, sea, animals, and how we can look after our wonderful world together 🌼♻️
Stay tuned for lots of exciting activities this week ✨

04/04/2026

🐣🌷 Easter Fun in Preschool! 🌷🐣
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, they’ve certainly embraced the celebrations. 🎨✨
The children loved baking Easter nests, proudly making (and tasting!) their yummy treats. 🍫🥚 They also had a fantastic time designing and decorating their very own bunny ears — there were some brilliant little bunnies hopping around the room this week! 🐰💛
We’ve shared wonderful moments reading Easter stories together and exploring many more seasonal activities throughout the week. 📚🌼
It’s been a joyful, creative, and very festive time in preschool — well done, everyone! 💖

03/04/2026

🐣🌼 Easter Celebrations in the Toddler Room! 🌼🐣
Our toddlers have had an egg‑cellent time celebrating Easter this week! 🐰✨
From exciting Easter egg hunts to making yummy Easter nest treats, the children have been busy exploring, creating, and having lots of fun. 🍫🥚
They also enjoyed getting creative with a range of Easter crafts, making colourful artwork to take home and share. 🎨🌷
We’ve loved seeing their smiles, curiosity, and enthusiasm throughout all the activities — what a wonderful way to celebrate Easter together! 💛

02/04/2026

🐣🎨 Easter Fun in the Baby Room! 🎨🐣
Our babies had a wonderful time today exploring Easter egg potato printing! 🥔✨ With bright colours, squishy textures, and lots of giggles, they created some beautiful little masterpieces. 🎨💛
We love watching them discover new sensory experiences — and they certainly enjoyed this one! 🌼
Hope these colourful creations bring a little Easter cheer to your day! 🐰🌷

01/04/2026

🌼🐣 Easter Bonnet Fun! 🐣🌼
What an amazing week we have had celebrating our Easter Bonnet Competition!
The children and parents looked absolutely fantastic — so many colourful, creative, and wonderfully unique designs. 🎀🎩✨
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. 💛
Wishing everyone a happy and restful Easter! 🐰🥕🌷

26/03/2026

🌿🐸 Life Cycle Learning Fun! 🐸🌿
Our preschoolers had an egg‑citing 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! 💚✨

21/03/2026

🌸 Spring Fair 2026 🌸
Under a month to go until our annual Spring Fair!

🌼🌸 Join Us for Our Nursery Spring Fair! 🌸🌼
We’re so excited to announce our annual Spring Fair, and you’re all invited to come along for a fun-filled day for the whole family! 🌈✨
📅 Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Children's Place, Spring Cottage
Come and enjoy:
🎨 Creative activities
🐰 Spring‑themed games
🍰 Delicious treats
🎁 Raffle prizes
🌼 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 — bring your friends, neighbours and family along! 💛
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌷😊