New Foundations and Next Generation Day Nurseries

Some helpful tips around getting your child confident in self care and independence

If you have been thinking about potty training your toddler, now is a great time with the warm weather we have been having!

👚Less clothing to manage: Lightweight clothes, shorts, or fewer layers make it easier for children to get to the toilet quickly and for parents to deal with accidents.
🏠More time at home: Summer vacations or a less structured schedule can make it easier to stay consistent during the first days or weeks of training.
🌳Outdoor activities: Accidents can be less stressful when children are playing outside rather than in cars, stores, or school settings.
🔆Warmer weather: Wet clothes or accidents are often more comfortable and easier to clean up in warm temperatures than in cold weather.

🚀Father's Day Stay and Make 🚀

Last week we were joined by Dads, Grandads and father figures of our children. It's a time for the children to spend time with their loved ones, enjoy a craft activity together and show them where they play! It is also a great opportunity for the Dads to get to know each other and spend special time with their children.

Thank you for coming!

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, grandads, stepdads, and father figures in our nursery community 💙

Thank you for the bedtime stories, the piggyback rides, the school drop-offs, the comforting cuddles, and the endless encouragement. Your love, support, and guidance help our little ones grow with confidence every day.

Wishing you a day filled with smiles, special moments, and lots of love. Happy Father’s Day! 👨‍👧‍👦✨

Our World Cup Cheerleaders ⚽🏆

Which team are you supporting?

Did you know that a sand pit is much more than just a place to play? 🌞🏖️

Each of our nurseries have large sand pits in the garden and sand trays in each room. Playing in sand helps children develop fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and sensory awareness. As they dig, pour, build, and explore, they're strengthening hand muscles, improving coordination, and learning through hands-on discovery. Sand play also encourages social interaction, teamwork, and imaginative play, helping little minds and bodies grow while having fun.

Sometimes the simplest activities create the biggest learning opportunities. 💛

Confidence isn't about being the loudest child in the class.

It's about asking for help when you need it, trying again when things feel tough, and knowing that it's okay not to get everything right the first time.

That's what this week's Transition Guide is all about. 💛

Sensory play doesn't have to be complicated. A handful of peas encouraged fine motor skills, concentration, counting, and lots of smiles. 💚🌱

Follow along our 8 week guide to getting your Preschoolers ready for reception. Starting off strong with our most important tip - encouraging independence (which we will cover more in a few weeks time) and some differences between a nursery setting and school that you can start preparing for now.

"We see the nursery as an extended family". One of many parent reviews for NFDN we are proud of ☺️