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Baby Room
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Age range: 3 Months – 18 Months
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Maximum children: 15
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Staff-to-child ratio: 1:3
Daily Activities and Learning
Babies enjoy a wide range of tactile and sensory activities, including:
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Flour play, rice play, and gloop
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Sensory play with lights and wind chimes
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Age-appropriate toys and soft play
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Relaxing and stimulating sensory experiences
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Indoor and outdoor exploration
Daily activities are designed to support early development while encouraging curiosity and exploration.
A Safe and Nurturing Start
Babies sleep in personal cots located in a dedicated sleep room connected to the main play area, ensuring comfort and security.
Mealtimes and Nutrition
We support healthy eating and work closely with parents during the weaning stage.
Babies are offered:
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Fresh chopped or pureed fruit and vegetables
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Gradual introduction of carbohydrates and proteins
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Fresh drinking water throughout the day
Mealtimes take place in the playroom, where babies sit in high chairs facing each other, encouraging social interaction and early communication skills.
Emotional Wellbeing and Outdoor Play
Key Person Approach
Staff focus on creating a home-away-from-home environment where babies feel safe, secure and happy. Babies have access to the garden and enjoy walks around the spacious grounds and cricket field.
Toddlers Room
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Age range: 18 Months – 36 Months
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Maximum children: 35
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Staff-to-child ratio: 1:3 for under 2s and 1:5 for over 2s
Activities and Play Opportunities
Daily Learning Activities
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Painting and creative activities
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Sticking and crafts
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Cooking activities
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Sand and water play
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Flour, rice and gloop play
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Adult-led and child-led learning
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Outdoor play and walks
A Stimulating Learning Environment
The Toddlers Room (Bumblebees) is a large and engaging space designed for children to learn through play, exploration, and social interaction while forming strong friendships and developing independence.
Hygiene and Sleep
The room supports personal care and independence through:
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Changing tables
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Small toilets and potties for toilet training
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Two sinks for hand washing and hygiene development
After lunch or when needed, children sleep on mats with blankets in the adjoining sleep room under staff supervision.
Outdoor Play
Toddlers have direct access to our huge playground, allowing them to enjoy outdoor play safely and easily throughout the day. Children go outside at least twice daily, with regular walks around the grounds to explore and stay active.
Our spacious outdoor area includes a large playground and cricket field, giving toddlers plenty of room to run, play, and develop their physical skills. During the summer, we encourage free-flow access to the outdoor environment, supporting independence, confidence, and a love of outdoor learning.
Mealtimes and Independence
Mealtimes take place in the café area of the Bumblebees room with small tables and chairs.
Children are encouraged to:
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Feed themselves
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Develop independence
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Practice table manners
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Socialize with peers
Fresh drinking water is available throughout the day.
Pre-School
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Age range: 3 Years – 5 Years
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Maximum children: 27
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Staff-to-child ratio: 1:8
Independence and Personal Development
Children are supported in developing independence through:
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Hanging their own belongings
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Using toilets independently
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Washing hands and managing hygiene
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Making choices in activities
This helps build confidence and prepares them for the transition to primary school.
Learning Through the EYFS Areas
Pre-school children have access to a wide range of activities and toys carefully arranged across the seven development areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). These include both the Prime and Specific areas of learning, supporting balanced and structured development through play and exploration.
Preparing Children for School
Our Pre-School room supports children in developing independence, confidence, and school readiness. Our learning environment is designed to help children grow socially, emotionally, and academically while preparing them for the transition to primary school.
Mealtimes and Responsibility
Mealtimes are structured to promote independence and responsibility.
Children:
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Sit at age-appropriate tables
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Serve their own lunch
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Clear and scrape their plates
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Access drinking water throughout the day
This encourages responsibility, confidence, and social development.
The Early Years Foundation Stage
At Little Crickets Daycare, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which provides a framework for children’s learning and development across seven key areas. Our curriculum supports children’s growth through play-based, child-led, and adult-guided experiences that help them develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
