Little Greens

29/08/2026

26/08/2026

I believe babies and toddlers thrive when they have a calm, nurturing environment with strong, consistent relationships.

Research shows that responsive interactions between young children and familiar adults help build the foundations for emotional regulation, language, relationships and brain development. In a small childminding setting, I can offer lots of individual attention, follow each child’s cues and interests, and provide a secure, home-from-home environment.

Research into early brain development consistently shows us that babies’ brains are shaped by their relationships and experiences. Those little moments of eye contact, cuddles, conversations, singing, responding to a baby’s babble, noticing their interests and helping them through big emotions are not “just care” — they are building the foundations for language, emotional regulation, relationships and future learning. (developingchild.harvard.edu)

As children approach three, their social world naturally begins to expand. A good preschool can offer more opportunities for friendships, group play, cooperation, independence and experiencing a wider community — all of which support continued social, emotional and cognitive development.

This is why I choose to care for children until three and then encourage the move to preschool.

I don’t believe one setting is better for every age — I believe children need different things at different stages. 🌳

The goal is not to keep children in a small environment forever.

The goal is to give them the right environment for the stage they are at.

25/08/2026

We do loads of cooking together at Little Greens because even the youngest children can do hard things. Cooking with children aged 0–2 provides so many opportunities for learning and development!

Communication and language – Talking about ingredients, colours, textures and what we are doing helps build vocabulary and encourages children to communicate.

Physical development – Simple activities such as stirring, pouring, squashing and mixing help develop hand strength, coordination and fine motor skills.

Social and emotional development – Cooking together encourages turn-taking, sharing, cooperation and spending positive time with familiar adults.

Mathematics- weighing and measuring, counting and separating.

Helping children invest in healthy food from the beginning helps to build good eating habits.

20/08/2026

It’s so beautiful to see children at home here and settled. These gorgeous Little Greens love the invitations to play and learn. They are curious and adventurous and take so much joy in their early years development.

18/08/2026

Grateful today to receive another parent testimony
Thank you 🙏

“Little Greens is a lovely and welcoming setting, with a warm atmosphere. From the induction to the meeting up, Nicola has been very organised, everything was explained carefully and the meeting was child centred.

My child has improved massively since starting attending Little Greens. Of course he's growing and learning, but I can see him sharing toys and playing nicely when outside of the setting too.

My child has learnt how to leaf through books, help tidy up toys once finished playing and "sing". Nicola reassured me with a picture of my child, every time I'd leave him crying or unsettled.

I like that at Little Greens it's never boring, kids are entertained every day with different tasks, topics and games, but it's kept casual when the kids are not feeling it.

I would recommend Little Greens as we feel our child is in a safe environment and well looked after, Nicola has great communication with us at all times.”

17/08/2026

What is it like for a child to arrive here? Run around with a 2 year old!

17/08/2026

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16/08/2026

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