Dommy Daycare

☀️ Half Term Fun! 🎨💃🌿

We have had a lovely half term, packed with fun, exploration and plenty of opportunities to learn through play!

The children enjoyed a special trip to Delapré Abbey, where we explored the surroundings and enjoyed a change of scenery. It was a wonderful opportunity to develop curiosity and learn about the world around us.

We made the most of the beautiful weather with lots of fun in the sun, spending time outdoors playing, exploring and enjoying the fresh air. ☀️

Back at setting, the children got creative with painting, expressing themselves through colour and mark-making. We also enjoyed a variety of sensory activities, encouraging the children to explore different textures, materials and experiences through hands-on play.

There was plenty of movement and excitement too, with lots of dancing, helping the children develop their coordination, confidence and self-expression.

It has been a fantastic half term full of smiles, creativity and memorable experiences. We hope everyone has a wonderful week 🌈💛

🐞 Insect Week Fun! 🐝🦋

This week we enjoyed a wonderful Insect Week, where the children explored lots of different bugs and insects through play, discussion and hands-on activities. The children showed lots of curiosity as we talked about where insects live and why they are important to our world.

On Wednesday, we celebrated World Bee Day, learning all about bees and how they make honey. The children especially loved tasting honey on toast, which sparked lots of conversations about flavours, textures and where our food comes from. 🍯🐝

We also enjoyed a lovely visit to the park, giving the children opportunities to explore nature, build physical skills and enjoy the fresh air.

To finish the week, we had a very special moment as we released our butterflies after watching them grow and change over the past few weeks. The children loved watching them fly away and learning more about the butterfly life cycle. 🦋

It has been a fantastic week full of exploration, discovery and outdoor learning! 🌈

🦁 Jungle Animals Week 🌿🦋

This week we have been exploring the exciting world of jungle animals! The children enjoyed learning about different animals and their habitats, sparking lots of conversations and imaginative play.

We watched clips from David Attenborough to learn more about animals and nature, helping the children develop their understanding of the world around them.

The children also got very creative with lots of animal crafts, using different materials, paints and textures to make their own jungle-inspired creations. 🎨🐒

A very exciting part of our week has been continuing to observe our caterpillars, which are now in the metamorphosis stage. The children have loved watching the changes and talking about how caterpillars turn into butterflies. 🦋

We also enjoyed plenty of garden play, making the most of the outdoor space and sunny weather, along with our usual school runs and a fun visit to playgroup on Friday, where the children enjoyed exploring and socialising with others.

It has been another lovely week full of curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning! 🌈

🌟 Happy National Childminder Week! 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating the love, care, patience, and dedication that goes into supporting little ones every single day. At Dommy Daycare, we are proud to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and shine. 💛

A huge thank you to all childminders and early years professionals for the incredible work you do in helping shape young minds and supporting families in our community.

Here’s to another week of laughter, learning, and making special memories together! 🧸✨

🌿 Another Busy Week of Fun & Learning! 🦋🐛

After enjoying a lovely long weekend for the bank holiday, it was so nice to see most of the children back with us last week, ready for more fun and learning together.

We celebrated David Attenborough turning 100 years old, talking about nature, animals and the amazing world around us. The children enjoyed exploring mini beasts through play and investigation, showing lots of curiosity and excitement. 🐞

We also had a lovely trip to playgroup, where the children enjoyed socialising, exploring new activities and building confidence in a different environment.

It was also a very special week as we celebrated Dommy Daycare’s 4th birthday, with lots of excitement and fun shared together! 🎉

One of the most exciting moments was seeing that our caterpillars have started getting ready to become beautiful butterflies. The children have loved observing the changes and learning about life cycles and growth through hands-on experiences. 🦋

We are looking forward to continuing our learning and seeing what happens next with our butterflies! 🌈

We have had a garden refresh with new resources and a nice tidy up ready for the summer ☀️

🌷 Welcome Back & Our First Weeks of Learning! 🎨🌍

We hope everyone had a lovely Easter break! It has been so nice to welcome the children back and hear all about their holidays, as well as welcoming some new friends into our setting.

In our first week back, we enjoyed a creative Art Week, where the children explored colour mixing, got active with dancing, and had fun baking together. It was a great way to encourage creativity, self-expression and teamwork. 🎨

Last week, our focus was “Where We Live”, where the children explored their understanding of the world around them. We had lots of fun making Earth biscuits, doing our own building and construction, and looking at photos of our homes, which encouraged lots of discussion and early communication. 🌍🏠

To finish the week, we enjoyed some lovely outings, including a trip to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and a visit to the bakery, giving the children valuable real-life experiences and opportunities to explore new environments.

It’s been a fantastic couple of weeks full of creativity, curiosity and settling back into our routines! 🌈

This week our topic is music and movement 🎶

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From May -
Thursday and Friday

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