HDC Kingsteignton

04/08/2026

Today was full of giggles and movement! Our preschoolers had so much fun standing in the bubble tray, making bubbly footprints, then stepping through a hula hoop by carefully moving it over their bodies from head to toe. This simple activity encouraged balance, body awareness, coordination, and plenty of smiles. Learning through play is always the best kind of learning!

03/08/2026

Such a special day as we celebrated the graduation of our wonderful pre-schoolers. It feels like only yesterday they walked through the doors, some holding tightly to a parent’s hand, and now look at them—confident, curious, and ready for their next big adventure.

To our amazing children, we want you to know just how proud we are of each and every one of you. Over the past year, you’ve learned so much more than your letters, numbers, and colours. You’ve learned how to be kind, how to share, how to make friends, how to solve problems, and how to believe in yourselves.

You’ve made us smile with your laughter, amazed us with your questions, and filled our days with joy and imagination. Every picture you painted, every song you sang, every story you shared, and every milestone you reached has been something to celebrate.

To our families, thank you for trusting us to be part of your children’s journey. Your love, encouragement, and support have helped them grow into the incredible little people we see before us today.

And to our graduates, never stop asking questions, never stop dreaming, and never stop believing in yourselves. Remember that it’s okay to make mistakes—they help us learn and grow. Be kind, be brave, and always do your best.

Congratulations, graduates! We are so incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished and excited to see all the wonderful things you will achieve in the future. Keep shining, keep smiling, and always remember that you are capable of amazing things.

Well done, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you. Congratulations!

31/07/2026

Our preschool children enjoyed a fun and engaging tuff tray activity, threading pasta onto spaghetti! 🍝✨

As they carefully threaded the pasta, the children counted how many pieces they had added, developing their early maths skills alongside their fine motor development. This hands-on activity encouraged hand-eye coordination, concentration, patience, and perseverance while promoting problem-solving and independent learning.

Learning through play is at the heart of what we do, and activities like this help build the important skills children need for everyday tasks such as writing, dressing, and self-care. We loved seeing the children's confidence grow as they counted their pasta and celebrated their achievements. Well done, everyone! 🌟

27/07/2026

Our little dancers had so much fun wearing their colourful glasses and exploring movement through music. They practised their large motor skills by waving pom poms high and low, twirling beautiful fabrics, stretching, reaching and moving their whole bodies in exciting ways.

It was wonderful to see everyone joining in with such big smiles, building confidence, coordination and creativity while having lots of fun with their friends. We are so proud of all our amazing little dancers!

We can't wait for our next Diddi Dance adventure!

23/07/2026

If you're planning to use funded childcare from September for the autumn term, this is a quick reminder that you'll need to submit your valid funding code to us by Friday 31st July.

* New parents to The Old Station Nursery Group and existing parents claiming funding for the first time should:
1. Apply to receive your funding code: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x6X5Y0
2. Submit your code to us by 31st July: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x6TxK0

* Parents currently receiving nursery funding for a child already in attendance at The Old Station Nursery Group need to reconfirm their eligibility status by logging in to your GOV account at UK Childcare Service: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x6XpG0

14/07/2026

A lovely visit to the farm today! 🐷 We met 11 adorable new piglets and their mummy, Pear. The lambs have grown so much since our last visit, and George and Gwen the turkeys have settled into their new pen. The children also enjoyed digging for potatoes, making it a fun hands-on experience. It was a wonderful morning of exploring, learning, and seeing all our farm friends!

08/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome Charlotte from Story Sense for a fantastic school readiness session with our preschool children. 🎒💛

Through engaging stories and activities, the children explored their emotions and talked about the exciting transition from nursery to school. Together, they discussed what to expect, shared their thoughts and feelings, and learned that it's okay to have lots of different emotions about starting this new chapter.

These sessions help build confidence, encourage communication, and support children as they prepare for their move to school in a fun, positive, and reassuring way.

A big thank you to Charlotte and Story Sense for such an engaging and valuable session. We know our pre-schoolers will take these new skills and confidence with them as they get ready for their exciting next step!

07/07/2026

Our little artists had a wonderful time exploring their creativity during Friday's painting activity! 🖌️🌈

The children enjoyed experimenting with colours, expressing their imaginations, and creating beautiful masterpieces. Activities like these help develop fine motor skills, build confidence, and encourage self-expression—all while having lots of fun!

06/07/2026

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