Little Owls Nursery Meanwood

25/08/2026

With just one week remaining until the start of the autumn term, now is the perfect time to help children transition back into their school routines.

Getting bedtimes back on schedule and practising morning routines can make the return to school smoother for both children and parents.

For families with children starting school for the first time this September, the Best Start in Life website offers practical advice and tips to help your child feel ready and confident: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/preparing-for-school/

25/08/2026

☀️ Hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful summer and making the most of the lovely weather! It’s been absolutely amazing!

📷 Here’s a handy guide to help you post photos, videos, and observations on the FAMLY app. We can’t wait to see all the exciting activities you’ve been up to! With less than two weeks left of the break, we’re eagerly looking forward to welcoming back all our children and families, including those joining us for the first time.

❗️ Please remember nursery will be closed on Tuesday 1st September for staff training!

19/08/2026

👩‍🎓📚👩‍🎓📚👩‍🎓📚GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK AUDREY!📚👩‍🎓📚👩‍🎓📚👩‍🎓

On Friday 21st of August we will be saying a very sad 'Goodbye' to our lovely Audrey. Audrey has been an amazing member of Team Meanwood since she joined us in April 2025 and we will all miss her very much.

Audrey is leaving to go to Switzerland to study for a PHD in Social Care.

We all wish her the very best of luck in her studies and with her future career in academia.

We are so proud of you Audrey 😊

Enjoy the adventure!

With love from all of us here at Little Owls Meanwood 🍀 😊💗x

18/08/2026

Before potty training starts, children need lots of chances to learn. Children learn best through practice and repetition, with help and support from adults. Introducing the potty from early age helps to encourage readiness for potty independence and moving on from nappies.
Potty / toilet training is one of the topics that we will be discussing with you at your child's development reviews at both 8-12 months and 27 months.
You can also find lots of helpful tips on the ERIC website:
https://eric.org.uk/potty-training/ -potty-learning-helps

12/08/2026

👶🍼👶🍼EXCITING NEWS!! 🍼👶🍼👶

Just in case you hadn't noticed, our Sammy is having a baby🤰

As the new arrival is due very soon, Sammy will break up on Friday 14th of August for a well earned pre-baby rest and Maternity Leave.

We can't wait to meet Sammy & Danny's new baby!

12/08/2026

💕 Home Learning 💕
🩷 In Baby Room we have various home learning experiences.
🩵 Our children love taking home the library book and enjoyed sharing it with their families and exploring the puppets.
💜 Our children have also taken home Suzie (our Baby Room empathy doll) and looked after her over the weekend, giving her plenty of cuddles and her bottle.
💓 We have absolutely loved seeing what the children have been doing at home!

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

An amber heat health alert is in place for Yorkshire.

Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. Look out for older people, those with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather.

Visit the link in the comments below for more information.

11/08/2026

📚🌟 School readiness is about more than letters and numbers. Playing, talking, listening, taking turns and building independence all help children feel confident and ready for their next adventure.

23/07/2026

Over the summer holidays we are running playgroup on a Monday at Chapeltown for families with children under 5. We look forward to seen you all here. No booking needed new families welcome!