Little Cherubs Nursery Newhall

📢 Important funding reminder for parents/carers

If you are required to apply for funding for your child, please make sure this is completed before 31st August.

Although you have until the deadline, it’s always best to apply sooner rather than later to avoid any last-minute issues or delays. ⏰

Applications can be completed online through the GOV.UK website.

Please don’t leave it until the last minute! If you’re unsure whether you need to apply, it’s worth checking as soon as possible.

One of our Biggest hits with our babies has been our Millhouse indoor exploration frame 😀

Our beautiful wooden climbing and exploration unit has already sparked lots of curiosity and excitement. Designed specifically for young children, it provides endless opportunities for learning through play.

As babies climb, crawl and explore, they are developing:
✨ Gross motor skills, balance and coordination
✨ Strength and confidence
✨ Spatial awareness and risk assessment
✨ Fine motor skills through the interactive activity panel
✨ Problem-solving and critical thinking
✨ Communication and language as we introduce new words like up, down, over and through
✨ Independence and resilience as they master new challenges

At our nursery, we believe children learn best through hands-on experiences. Resources like this encourage babies to explore at their own pace, build confidence and develop essential skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

🌟 Still looking for childcare this September? 🌟

We have **limited spaces **

remaining for September at our warm, welcoming nurseries located in Woodville and Newhall.

We’re also now taking bookings for January onwards, so it’s never too early to secure your child’s place.

✨ Why choose us?
• Open 7:00am – 6:00pm
• Open all year round
• Fully funded term-time places available 9:00am – 3:00pm
• Flexible, bespoke session times to suit your family’s needs
• Highly qualified, caring staff
• All staff are Paediatric First Aid trained
• A warm, family-focused environment where children feel safe, happy and thrive

Before & After School Care Available

We provide wraparound care for children attending:
📚 Three Trees Academy
📚 Albert Village Primary School
📚 Church Gresley Infant & Nursery School
📚 Pennine Way Junior Academy
📚 St George’s C of E Primary School

📞 Get in touch today to arrange a visit, ask any questions or secure your child’s place. We’d love to welcome you to our nursery!
Woodville: 01283 223512
Newhall: 01283 350470

Email: [email protected]

Our Sensory Room is starting to take shape 😀

✨ The Importance of Sensory Rooms in Early Years ✨

At nursery, we understand that every child experiences the world differently. That’s why sensory spaces can be such an important part of supporting children’s development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). 💫

A sensory room provides a calm, engaging environment where children can explore lights, textures, sounds and movement in a way that feels safe and enjoyable.

🌈 Why are sensory rooms important?

🧠 Supports emotional regulation
Sensory spaces can help children who may feel overwhelmed, anxious or overstimulated to relax and reset.

👂 Encourages sensory development
Children learn through their senses. Exploring different textures, sounds and visuals helps develop brain connections and understanding of the world around them.

💬 Promotes communication and language
Sensory play encourages curiosity, interaction and conversation, helping children build language skills naturally.

🤝 Supports inclusive practice
Sensory environments can be especially beneficial for children with additional needs, helping every child access learning in a way that suits them.

💛 Encourages wellbeing and calm
A quiet, calming space can help children feel secure, regulated and ready to return to learning and play.

In the EYFS, we recognise that children thrive when their emotional wellbeing and individual needs are supported. A sensory room is not just a space to play — it is a valuable tool for learning, development and nurturing happy, confident children. 🌟

✨ Preschool Room Open Day
✨ Saturday 6th June 10am to 12pm

We are so excited to invite you to our Preschool Room Open Day!

Come and take a look around our beautiful newly refurbished setting and see what makes our preschool such a special place to learn, play and grow 🌿📚

What we offer:
⭐ Beautiful new setting
⭐ High-quality resources to inspire learning and curiosity
⭐ Highly qualified, experienced team
⭐ Fully first aid trained staff
⭐ Use of Makaton to support communication and inclusion
⭐ Exciting Forest School experiences
⭐ Open all year round, 7am–6pm to support busy families

As a little sneak preview of what our preschool room will be like… here’s a glimpse of our lovely new library area 📚✨ A cosy space designed to spark imagination, encourage a love of reading and support early language development.

We can’t wait to welcome you and show you around! Please get in touch for more information or to book your place at our open day 💚

If you would like to book a slot to have a chat please email [email protected]
Or
Just come along for a look.

📸 Why We Choose Not to Share Photos of Children’s Faces 📸

At nursery, the safety, privacy and dignity of every child is always our priority. 💛

You may notice that we do not share photographs showing children’s faces on our social media pages — even when stickers or emojis are placed over them. This is a choice we make to help protect children’s privacy and digital identity.

With today’s technology, images can be edited in ways that were not previously possible, and stickers or emojis placed over faces may not always provide the level of protection people assume. once an image is shared online it can be copied, saved or shared beyond our control.

If your child attends our setting, please don’t worry — families still get to see all the wonderful moments! 💕 We share lots of photos and videos of your child’s learning, play and achievements through our secure, private parent pages, keeping those special memories safely within our nursery community.

We love to showcase the wonderful experiences, learning opportunities and magical moments happening in nursery by sharing photos of activities, play invitations, creations and little hands hard at work. 🌈🖌️📚

Thank you for supporting us in helping to keep children safe, protect their privacy and celebrate the amazing learning taking place every day. 💫

🐸 Exploring the Life Cycle of a Frog 🐸

This week in nursery, our children have been busy exploring the fascinating life cycle of a frog through a hands-on sensory tray experience! 🌿💧

From tiny frogspawn to wriggly tadpoles, growing froglets and fully grown frogs, the children have been learning about how frogs change and grow through play, exploration and curiosity.

Our sensory tray encouraged children to use their senses, build new vocabulary, ask questions and develop their understanding of the natural world. Activities like these support communication and language, fine motor skills, imagination and early scientific thinking in a fun and meaningful way. 🐸✨

Babies in our Caterpillars Room enjoying a lovely story time together 📚✨

Reading from an early age helps to
⭐️ Build language and communication skills
⭐️ Supports imagination and creativity
⭐️ Encourages listening and concentration
⭐️ Strengthens early social and emotional development.

Sharing stories also helps babies feel safe, secure, and connected while developing a lifelong love of books and learning. 💚📖📚

We are looking for a reliable and caring individual to join our team to support during lunchtime sessions.

🕦 Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am–14.00pm

The role will include:
• Serving meals to children
• Supporting children during mealtimes
• Cleaning and tidying after meals
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness

The successful candidate will need:
• A clear DBS check (this can be arranged by us)
• A positive and hardworking attitude
• Good hygiene and organisational skills
• To enjoy working around young children

Training in Food Hygiene and Allergy Awareness will be provided.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please get in touch for more information.

Contact : [email protected]

Job Opportunity: Level 2 / Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and nurturing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting young children’s development and creating a positive, engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high-quality care and education for children in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support learning and development
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment at all times
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress

Requirements:
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)
• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

What We Offer:
• A warm, welcoming, and supportive working environment where staff wellbeing is a priority
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team that values your ideas and contributions
• Opportunities for career progression

If you are caring, motivated, and eager to make a difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become part of our supportive and inspiring team!

Please send CVs : [email protected]