Nurtured by Tracie Dowling, Gemma Smith, Phyllis Smith and Debbie Bithell, our welcoming setting provides holistic and nature-based activities for children aged 0-16 years. Come rain or shine, we encourage growth and development through outdoor learning and creative play. Our site showcases our setting in detail, outlines policies and vacancies, and we consistently update our blog on our day-to-day activities.
We support all kinds of parents, childminders, nursery nurses, and other childcare professionals. Are you working from home and your little one is crawling up the walls? Head to our vacancies page. Is your treasure already in our care? See what they’re up to on our blog. Are you starting out in childcare? Feel free to roam our website for inspiration. We hope you find what you’re looking for and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re always happy to help, learn and grow!
This week we’ve been up to…
Water Discovery and STEM
Combining natural elements like shells, pebbles, pinecones, and seaweed with a “discovery waterfall” creates a rich, sensory-driven learning environment for under fives. This type of open-ended play fosters curiosity about the natural world while developing critical fine motor skills through scooping and pouring. We created a water play station with a water pump and half barrel this is a fantastic way for us to…
Small Wings, Big Hearts: Teaching Children Kindness Through Our Feathered Friends
Helping children discover the joy of being kind to birds is like opening a window to a secret world. It’s one of the easiest ways to teach empathy because birds are everywhere—from city balconies to suburban gardens—and their needs are simple enough for even a toddler to understand. Teaching children to be kind to birds…
Hands-On Learning in Nature: The Garden Classroom Experience
The most exciting day has finally arrived: the garden classroom is now completed! It is totally unique, crafted from 100 percent recycled resources, showcasing a commitment to sustainability and creativity. This space is designed not only to inspire imaginations but also to serve as an effective learning environment. Within the classroom, various learning objectives for…
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