Building Blocks Child Care, 32 Cottam Avenue, Ingol, Preston (2026)

24/06/2026

☀️🌡️ Warm weather making your little one fussy?

When babies get too hot, they can become uncomfortable, unsettled and harder to soothe, which may lead to more crying. As temperatures rise, it’s a good time to remember the ICON message:

I – Infant crying is normal, and it will stop.
Crying often increases from around two weeks of age, peaks between six and eight weeks, and then gradually decreases.

C – Comfort methods can help.
Try rocking, gentle touch, cuddles, or soothing sounds.

O – It’s okay to walk away briefly if the crying becomes overwhelming.
Just make sure your baby is safe first.

N – Never, ever shake or hurt a baby.

Top tips to keep your baby cool and comfortable:

👕 Dress them in light, loose-fitting clothing
🏠 Keep rooms cool by closing curtains or blinds during the day
🌀 Use a fan to circulate air, but don’t point it directly at your baby
🍼 Offer feeds more frequently to help keep them hydrated
🚗 Never leave a baby alone in a parked car – even for a moment

⚠️ If your baby seems unusually sleepy, irritable, or has fewer wet nappies than normal, they may be dehydrated. Consider seeking medical advice.

💙 Stay cool, stay safe, and remember:

Babies cry. You can cope.

23/06/2026

07/06/2026

Two positions remaining

Exciting news

Due to our ever so popular Outstanding nursery increasing in number of children wanting places we’re looking at adding to our wonderful team

Early Years Practitioners ( level 2 / 3 )
Full time / part time and bank staff

Please share this post or feel free to tag someone you know who may be interested. Please see the bottom of the post for instructions on how to apply.

Time to use my favourite Early Years Practitioner job advert hoping to attract people who fit the job spec to perfection.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established team and continue to build on our excellent reputation and to maintain our high standards.

You will be someone who is mature, experienced and focused on delivering excellent standards of care with a natural ability to work as part of a team and always be willing to go above and beyond.

Location: Building Blocks Child Care, 32 Cottam Avenue ,Ingol Preston
Salary: Dependant on qualification and experience.

Hours: Monday – Friday full time /part time / Bank cover

Essential Requirements
Qualified level 2/3 in Child Care
~ DBS certificate

Desirable requirements
~ Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
~ Paediatric First Aid certificate
~ Safeguarding children certificate

We are also looking for someone who....

* Has a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special.
* Is able to laugh at jokes they don't understand, or don't find funny!
* Preferably has a little bit of quirkiness.
* If a child requests that they be a captain of a pirate ship, they will be the best pirate captain they can be!
* Feels comfortable telling everybody in the same room as them that they are going to the toilet!
* Doesn't have to have the ability to be able to sing in tune, but must have the confidence to sing out of tune in front of a crowd.
* Must be able to distribute warm hugs, as and when required.
* Must possess the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people. This is of the utmost importance.
* Must be comfortable entering public places on the way home from work, with unknown substances on their clothing.
* Must have a high level of comfort talking about bodily functions.
* Must have the ability to pretend to eat playdough creations realistically. This is an essential requirement along with drinking numerous cups of pretend tea.
* Must have the ability to read a ten page story, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page.
* Must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.
* Loves being outside come rain or shine.
* Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like it.

If the above sounds like you, and you think you fit the criteria, we would love to hear from you!

Please email [email protected] with a covering letter and your CV attached.

Alternatively please ring Wendy on 07983422667 for an initial chat .