Ashbourne Day Nurseries Leighton Buzzard

We are open Monday to Friday (8am-6pm), all year round, and we support the care, education and development of children aged 3 months to 5 years (school age). Our inviting and warm nursery offers flexible and affordable childcare in a home-from-home setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years (school age). The areas within our nursery are dedicated spaces for the different age ranges to ensure we

offer appropriate learning and experiences tailored to that age. Our littlest people (3 to 18 months) spend their time in our Ladybird Room, which is equipped with a milk kitchen area for the safe preparation of formula and milk bottles. The specially designed layout of the room encourages the young children to explore their mobility through crawling, cruising and walking. The focus in the Baby Room is on supporting the children’s transition into nursery, forming attachments and bonds with their practitioners, and developing their skills of self-assurance, self-soothing, and sense of self. As the children develop their confidence in independent walking, feeding and communication, they will begin their transition into the Bumblebee Room (18 months to 2.5 years). Here, there are opportunities for the children to continue to grow their independence, autonomy and self-identity. Through puzzles, story books, sensory trays and role play, the children are supported to expand their vocabulary, practice curiosity and investigation, and begin to develop skills of social interaction. In our Butterfly Room (Preschool, 2.5 years to school leaver), the children enjoy a greater sense of exploration and decision making, as they take more control in leading and designing their own play. The children form friendships and practice cooperative play activities, as well as spending time in smaller, focus groups with their practitioners who scaffold their learning. Our Butterfly children also have the opportunity to attend monthly Forest School sessions, led by a Level 3 Qualified Forest School Practitioner. We have a fantastic outdoor garden space that is divided into areas for the younger and older children to explore, and we have regular trips and outings into the local community, such as going to the nearby park, fields, garden centre, and other local businesses. We have strong partnerships with nearby services, and we have multiple visits a month from volunteers who want to share their experiences with the children. These include visits from the Fire Crew, a Vet Nurse, a Farmer, Builders, a Dentist, the Ambulance Crew, and more! Our children are served seasonal, healthy lunches and snacks daily and we can cater for any dietary requirements as well as support the weaning process for babies. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, supporting all areas of your child’s development from three months until they are ready to go to school. Our early years practitioners monitor each child’s progress and plan a variety of enrichment experiences to support individual development in all areas of learning. We pride ourselves in having a great team of highly qualified and friendly staff who go above and beyond to cater for each individual child's needs. If you would like more information, please feel free to call us on 01525 379678 or send us an email!