Les Enfants Nurseries & Events

📢 New Support for Service Families – UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) 📢

UK Nursery Authority (UKNA)

A Defence scheme for eligible working parents in Scotland, Wales and Northern
Ireland that will reimburse costs for the difference in early years childcare hours to
match the Government funded childcare they would be entitled to if assigned to
England.

The scheme launches from September 2026.

📚✨ World Book Day at Les Enfants Nurseries! ✨📚

Tomorrow we celebrate the magic of stories, imagination, and learning as we mark World Book Day with our wonderful children at Les Enfants Nurseries.

Our little readers explored exciting books, shared their favourite stories, and discovered how reading can take us on amazing adventures! 🌍📖

Reading helps children build creativity, language skills, and a lifelong love of learning — and today was all about celebrating that joy together.

📅 World Book Day – 5th March 2026

Let’s continue to inspire our young learners to Read • Learn • Grow 🌱

🌈✨ Join the Magic at Les Enfants! ✨🌈

Nursery Practitioners Wanted (a.k.a. Professional Glitter Supervisors & Tiny Human Champions)

At Les Enfants, we don’t just look after children — we build confidence, spark curiosity, wipe tears, celebrate first steps, and occasionally become experts in dinosaur facts before 9am.
We’re on the lookout for passionate, qualified Nursery Practitioners who believe that early years education is serious business… even if it involves singing about frogs in a funny voice.

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing
Creating inspiring, playful learning environments
Supporting children’s development through imagination, exploration, and kindness
Building warm, professional relationships with families
Leading activities that may involve paint, puppets, or pretending to be a dragon
Celebrating milestones (big and small!)

💛 What We’re Looking For
Qualified or willing to work towards
A genuine love for working with children
Energy, positivity, and a sense of humour
Team spirit — because it takes a village (and good snacks)

🎉 The Lovely Bits (Benefits)
Because looking after little people deserves big appreciation:
🍽 Fresh meals provided – No more sad desk lunches
🎂 Your birthday off – Go celebrate YOU!
📚 Ongoing training and professional development
🌿 Supportive leadership team
👶 Discounted childcare
💛 A genuinely warm, happy working environment

Please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]

or
Calling us on
01463714666

🌟 We’re Hiring – Full Time Administrator Wanted! 🌟

Les Enfants Nurseries are looking for a friendly, organised and professional Administrator to join our busy nursery team!

If you’re confident with IT, love working with families, and enjoy being part of a supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you 💛

Job role is Monday to Friday Full Time

📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]
📞 Call us on: 01463 714666

Please share to help us find the perfect addition to our team! 😊

🌈 Enrolment Week – February 2026 🌈

We’re excited to announce Enrolment Week at Les Enfants Nurseries!

✨ Fun and nurturing environment
🌿 Outdoor play & learning
💛 Qualified, caring staff
🏫 Highland Council funded ELC available
📍 Inshes & Westhill

📞 Get in touch to find out more – spaces are limited!
We can’t wait to welcome our next little learners 💕

💙 Information for Parents – PANS / PANDAS

We would like to share an information resource for parents about PANS / PANDAS, conditions that may affect some children and can be associated with sudden changes in behaviour, emotions, or wellbeing, often following illness or infection.

This parent resource provides:
• Clear information on what PANS and PANDAS are
• Signs and symptoms parents may notice
• Guidance on next steps and where to seek support

🔗 Find out more here:
https://panspandasuk.org/support-resources/for-families/

Please note, this information is shared for awareness only and is not intended to diagnose. If you have any concerns about your child’s health or development, we would always encourage you to speak with your GP or healthcare professional.

We are sharing this to help support families and promote open conversations around children’s wellbeing.

For Families and Caregivers - PANS PANDAS UK Welcome to PANS PANDAS UK. This is our For Families and Caregivers page.

Please see updated recall information regarding Aptamil & Cow & Gate Products.

⚠️New product recalls: Aptamil and Cow & Gate first infant milk and follow-on milk.

Danone is recalling several Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on milk products because cereulide toxin may be present in some batches.

Cereulide can cause rapid onset of nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. It's unlikely to be destroyed by boiling water or cooking.
Even if your baby seems well, it is essential to stop using affected products. If the formula was prescribed by a health professional, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.

For a full list of affected products and batch information, visit: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-05-2026

📚✨ National Storytelling Week | 2nd–8th February ✨📚

This week we will be celebrating National Storytelling Week at Les Enfants Nurseries 🌈

Throughout the week, children will enjoy:
📖 Sharing favourite stories
🎭 Bringing books to life through storytelling
💬 Developing language, imagination and confidence

Storytelling plays a vital role in children’s learning and helps build a lifelong love of books ❤️

👨‍👩‍👧 How you can support at home:
Talk about favourite stories, share a bedtime book, or let your child retell a story in their own words.

We’re looking forward to a magical week full of stories and imagination ✨📚

Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula

The Food Standards Agency has published details of the affected products and guidance for parents, carers, and childcare providers. Please review the information carefully and ensure that any affected products are identified and removed from use immediately.

Further information can be found via the Food Standards Agency announcement:

Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin) Nestlé has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin.

💛 Being a parent is hard work – you’re not alone 💛

We’re pleased to share details of the Parent E-PATS (Early Positive Approaches to Support) course delivered by Thriving Families.
These sessions are specifically for families of young children aged 0–8 who have an additional support need (diagnosed or undiagnosed).

✨ 6-week course starting in February
✨ Free to attend

📧 For more information: [email protected]
📞 To book a place: 01463 652005

Why not give it a try? 💙

We are taking expressions of interest for our next EPATS course, hoping to start running online at the end of February. Incredibly supportive and delivered by our very own Family Support Workers. Please get in touch if you would like to know more email us at [email protected] or call 01463 652005