Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Orton Southgate

06/07/2026

Hello everyone,

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to our Open Day on Saturday. Together, we raised £430 to donate to Southampton Hospital.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the day so special. It was wonderful to see so many people come together, and we hope you all enjoyed the event as much as we did.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

04/07/2026

☀️🎉 Today is the Day! 🎉☀️

We can’t wait to welcome you all to our amazing Summer Open Day today from 10am–1pm!

Come along for a morning of fun, laughter, and community spirit, with:
✨ Fantastic tombola prizes
🎨 Fun activities for the children
😊 Friendly faces and lots of excitement

Bring your family and friends and join us for what promises to be a wonderful day. We are so excited to see everyone and make some fantastic summer memories together!

03/07/2026

☀️🎉 Join Us for Our Summer Open Day! 🎉☀️

We can't wait to welcome you for a fun-filled day of summer celebrations! 🌻

✨ Lots of fantastic tombola prizes to be won
🎨 Fun activities and entertainment for the children
🍰 A great opportunity to meet friends, families, and our wonderful community

30/04/2026

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Peterborough nursery praised by Ofsted for “warm and welcoming” care and confident children

07/04/2026

Our children have worked incredibly hard this week at home with their families making Easter bonnets. They all look absolutely amazing!

We are so grateful for the wonderful support from our families—thank you for your time, effort, and creativity.🐣👒
If you look closely there is a cheeky chick that keeps photo bombing Caitlyn's photos.

27/03/2026

Our babies love being outdoors and exploring new physical movements 🌿☀️

Outdoor play provides wonderful opportunities for our youngest children to develop their physical skills in a natural and stimulating environment. As they crawl, cruise, walk and climb, they are strengthening their core muscles, developing balance and coordination, and building confidence in their growing abilities.

The uneven surfaces, open spaces and fresh air offer rich sensory experiences that encourage curiosity and exploration. Staff are always close by, offering reassurance and modelling simple language such as “step,” “climb,” “up,” and “down,” supporting both physical development and communication.

It is lovely to see the babies challenge themselves, persevere and celebrate their achievements — all while enjoying the benefits of being active outdoors. We are so proud of their growing independence and confidence.

25/03/2026

Our children have been exploring crafts to express their emotions by making their very own Colour Monster creations 🎨🌈

Through this activity, the children used a variety of materials — paints, paper, and collage items — to represent different feelings, helping them to recognise and communicate their emotions. This hands-on approach supports emotional literacy, fine motor skills, and creativity all at once.

As they worked, the children talked about their feelings, made choices about colours, and shared their creations with peers, fostering confidence, self-expression, and social interaction.

24/03/2026

Our preschoolers have been exploring habitats this week, learning all about where dinosaurs used to live and the other animals around them 🦖🌿

The children were fascinated by how dinosaurs built their homes, so we brought some hay to create dinosaur nests for the eggs. They enthusiastically got involved in shaping and arranging the nests, supporting their fine motor skills and imaginative play.

The preschoolers also reminded us that dinosaurs needed water — not just for drinking, but for washing too! This encouraged discussions about animal care, the needs of living things, and the importance of water in different habitats.