Stepping Stones Nursery Pershore

02/09/2026

💙✨ All About Me & My Senses! ✨💙

This week in our Baby Room, we are delighted to begin our new theme, All About Me and My Senses! 👶🏼🌈

Our curriculum is built around the belief that children learn best when they are given the time, space and freedom to explore, investigate and follow their own interests. This theme gives us a wonderful opportunity to put that vision into practice, supporting our babies to discover who they are, what makes them unique and how they connect with the world around them.

Over the coming weeks, we will be exploring our bodies and senses through playful, hands-on experiences, songs, stories, sensory exploration and meaningful interactions. 👀👂👃👅🖐️

Communication and Language remains our golden thread throughout everything we do. As the children explore mirrors, textures, sounds, smells, tastes and movement, our practitioners will be right there alongside them, modelling language, responding to their cues and giving them opportunities to communicate their choices, feelings, interests and discoveries in their own individual ways.

We will be encouraging our little ones to notice their eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands and feet, while beginning to understand that we are all different and that every child is special and unique. 💕

Our learning will be supported through some lovely key texts including I Like Myself!, All About Me!, My Five Senses, We're Different, We're the Same, My Body and The Feelings Book. 📚

This theme also reflects our wider curriculum aims of nurturing children who are confident, curious, resilient and independent. Even the smallest moments — choosing a resource, reaching towards something interesting, responding to a familiar song, exploring a new texture or communicating “more” or “stop” — are important steps towards becoming confident little learners. 🥰

We can't wait to see our babies investigate, wonder, explore and discover more about themselves and the world around them. Most importantly, we will continue to celebrate each child as an individual, following their interests and creating joyful learning experiences where every child can thrive. 💙

At home: Why not explore your child's senses together through everyday experiences? Look in the mirror and name body parts, listen for different sounds on a walk, explore interesting textures or share a favourite story. These simple moments are fantastic opportunities to talk, connect and learn together! 🌈💕

02/09/2026

💙 A HUGE thank you to our wonderful families and local community! 💙

We wanted to take a moment to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported our recent fundraiser for the local families who tragically lost their homes in the devastating fire.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our nursery families, staff and members of our local community, we were able to raise an amazing £400.00. 🥹❤️

As a setting, we were so proud to be able to make two separate donations, with the funds being shared between both of the affected families. We hope this small contribution can offer even the tiniest bit of support as they begin to rebuild their lives during such an incredibly difficult time.

What has truly touched us is seeing our nursery community come together to support people in our local area. Every donation, big or small, made a difference, and we are so grateful to every single person who contributed, shared our fundraiser or simply helped spread the word.

This is what community is all about. ❤️

From all of us at Stepping Stones, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💙

26/08/2026

Today we would like to congratulate our wonderful apprentice Demi Louise ! At lunchtime she received the news she has passed her Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma with a DISTINCTION! 🥳

So, of course, by the time she returned from her lunch, celebrations were under way for her by my wonderful team who all teared up, including myself, in pride, all being so proud and happy for her. From joining my family here at stepping stones, Demi has grown from being quiet and reserved to being a strong, reliable, fun loving, confident and amazing practitioner whilst also being an aspiring room lead. The hard work and dedication she has put in has been exceptional, as have my team been in supporting her learning along the way. 🤗 🧩

Demi, I am so proud of you beyond words and thankful to have you as part of the Stepping Stones Family 💙 Well done on being the third apprentice to pass with distinction, as I know you wanted to meet that bar and you did! Never have doubt in how brilliant you are, I never did 😊 💙

21/08/2026

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood, looked at our amazing graduates and said, "My, you're good!" 🐭

Oh help! Oh no! We cannot believe our 2026 Preschool Graduation has come to an end. Our hearts are completely full after such a magical day! ❤️🎓

A huge, Gruffalo-sized THANK YOU to all the wonderful parents and families who joined us. You made our celebration so incredibly special. 🐾

We had the most wonderful time celebrating our clever little people with:

Bouncing around the Gruffalo bouncy castle 🏰🌿

Exploring our Gruffalo stay and play activity stations with our parents 🎨

Munching on Gruffalo-themed food and purple prickle snacks 🍊

Watching our brave adventurers walk the stage for their graduation ceremony 📜

Seeing them proudly hold their graduation certificates was a moment we will never forget. They started their journey with turned-out toes and now they are ready to march right into big school! 🌟

Thank you for trusting us with your beautiful children and being a part of the Stepping Stones Family 💙
The Class of 2026 is officially ready to amaze the world! 🥳🎈

14/08/2026

Hi everyone.

I’m reaching out to ask for support for this GoFundMe. This cause is important and whether you can donate or simply share the fundraiser, every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated and community support is more important than ever ❤️ every little helps them to try rebuild such an awful loss 💔

Hi, my names Millie and last night there was a fire in Pershore where … Millie Price needs your support for Donate to help me and my family rebuild our home

13/08/2026

Stand together for a local family 💜

Our hearts are heavy after hearing about the devastating fire that has impacted a family right here in our community. In times like these, we are reminded of how important it is to pull together and support one another.

As a community, we want to do everything we can to help them rebuild, heal and move forward during this incredibly difficult time.

Stepping Stones Nursery will be actively fundraising to support this family. We believe that even small acts of kindness can make a massive difference when we stand together. 🙏

If you are able to help, you can donate directly to their GoFundMe page organized by Rebecca Ruff or we will be taking collections all next week and make a donation on Friday. Every single contribution, share and word of comfort counts.

Let's show this family the true strength and warmth of our Pershore community. Thank you all so much for your ongoing kindness and generosity. 💜

Today, our brother, his girlfriend and their three teenage children h… Rebecca Ruff needs your support for Help Our Family Rebuild After A Devastating Fire

13/08/2026

🚒🚨 SENDING OUR DEEPEST THANKS AND LOVE TO ALL OUR HEROES 🚨🚒

As part of our People Who Help Us theme, our little ones have been learning all about the incredible teams who protect us. Today, that lesson feels closer to home than ever. ❤️😔

Our hearts are with all of our emergency services working tirelessly right now, but above all, our amazing firefighters. They are working in grueling, dangerous conditions to battle the major fire here in Pershore, as well as other serious fires across the county. 🧑‍🚒🔥

We also want to send a massive thank you to the police, paramedics and support teams working alongside them. Standing out on the roads managing diversions in heavy uniforms or providing medical support in this punishing heat, is incredibly tough. 👮‍♂️🚑☀️

To our firefighters and all emergency teams:

Words cannot fully express our gratitude. Doing such physically demanding, life-saving jobs in today's intense conditions takes immense bravery and dedication. You are true heroes and our community is so grateful for you.

Stay safe out there.

IMPORTANT SAFETY & HEAT REMINDERS FOR OUR FAMILIES:

Avoid the area: Please stay completely away from the fire zone in Pershore to allow emergency vehicles clear access.

Expect diversions: Please follow all police directions on the roads and allow extra time for your journeys.

Keep windows closed: If you live nearby or downwind from the smoke, keep all doors and windows tightly shut.

Please stay safe everyone and join us in sending our love and appreciation to the teams keeping us safe today and well wishes and prayers for all those affected by the fire ❤️
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
West Mercia Police

10/08/2026

There is something so special about watching children grow in confidence, discover their own abilities and begin to believe in themselves. 💙

Last week, our Cubs and Big Bears immersed themselves in our People Who Help Us curriculum theme, with a special focus on teachers. As many of our Big Bears prepare for their exciting transition to school, we brought their next adventure to life by transforming our home corner into a classroom. The children eagerly took on the role of teachers, calling the register, reading stories, helping their friends and leading their own learning. It was wonderful to see their confidence, imagination and independence flourish through meaningful play.

Throughout the week, the children also developed essential school readiness skills by practising letter formation in sand, strengthening their cutting skills through creative arts and crafts, and enjoying our newly refreshed cosy reading nook, where stories inspired conversations, curiosity and a genuine love of books.

At Stepping Stones, every experience is carefully planned through our bespoke curriculum, balancing the EYFS Statutory Framework, Birth to 5 Matters and Development Matters to create meaningful, personalised learning opportunities for every child. Our vision is to nurture confident communicators, resilient learners and kind, respectful individuals, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and inspired to explore the world around them through play.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing team for making these experiences possible. Under the guidance of Chelsea, our Early Years Curriculum & Phase Lead (Cubs & Big Bears), our bespoke curriculum, vision and values are embedded into every learning experience, ensuring each child receives the highest quality care and education. Alongside Chelsea, our dedicated Room Leaders, Amy and Grace, and our wonderful base staff, Demi, Kelsey and Zoey, work tirelessly to create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, loved, valued and excited to learn. We are so proud of each and every one of them. 💙

07/08/2026

✨ A New Look for Our Baby Room ✨

We are so excited to share the transformation of our baby room!

Our newly refurbished environment has been thoughtfully designed to reflect our bespoke curriculum, created by our Nursery Manager, Chelsea. Rooted in the EYFS and carefully balancing both the Birth to 5 Matters and Development Matters guidance alongside current statutory legislation, our curriculum has been developed to provide every child with a personalised learning journey that celebrates their individuality and supports them to thrive.

At Stepping Stones Day Nursery, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, valued and inspired. Our curriculum is built around nurturing confident, curious, resilient and independent learners through meaningful play, warm relationships and purposeful experiences. Every area of our environment has been carefully considered to encourage exploration, communication, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

Our babies are currently exploring The Rainbow: Shapes and Colours, where they are discovering the world through vibrant colours, exciting textures, shape exploration and sensory play. Every experience has been carefully planned to spark curiosity, build early mathematical understanding, develop communication and language, and encourage children to explore at their own pace.

This refurbishment is more than just a new look—it reflects our commitment to providing high-quality early education and creating environments where every child feels a true sense of belonging. We can't wait to continue sharing our curriculum journey with you and show you how our environments grow and evolve alongside the children who learn within them. 💙

26/06/2026

🏊‍♀️💦 Pool Safety Starts with Us This Summer! ☀️🌊

With the sunshine finally here, many families will be enjoying paddling pools, swimming pools, splash parks and days at the beach. While water play is a brilliant way to stay cool and have fun, it's important to remember that even a few centimetres of water can be dangerous for young children.

💙 Top Water Safety Tips:
👶 Always keep babies and young children within arm's reach whenever they are in or near water.
👀 Never rely on older siblings or inflatable armbands and floats to keep children safe - active adult supervision is essential.
🏡 Empty paddling pools immediately after use and store them safely.
🏊 Choose swimming sessions with qualified instructors and lifeguards whenever possible.
🚫 Avoid swimming in rivers, lakes or other open water unless it is a designated, lifeguarded area.
📱 Keep distractions such as phones to a minimum so your full attention remains on your child.

At nursery, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Throughout the summer, we'll be talking to the children about keeping themselves safe around water through age-appropriate discussions, stories and play experiences. We encourage you to continue these conversations at home to help reinforce these important life skills. 💛

For more expert advice and resources, please visit:
💧 Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) Water Safety
🛟 RLSS UK Water Safety Code & Family Resources
👨‍👩‍👧 Child Accident Prevention Trust – Water Safety

Thank you, as always, for your continued support in helping us keep every child safe, happy and confident this summer. Together, we can ensure that summer memories are full of fun while putting safety first. ☀️💙