Upstairs’ rooms – Crawlers, Walkers and Joggers

A child’s first years are critical for the development of the brain and for language development.

From birth, babies are busy, active learners, immediately investigating the sights, sounds, and feel of the world.

Young babies and tots explore the world with their senses when developing motor skills. Long before they understand a concept like “under” or “far” with their minds, their bodies are learning to navigate the up and down, over and under of the physical world: their perceptions are sorting out shapes, sizes and colours.

Communication is key through facial expressions, singing, rhymes and play. At Plantos, we provide a safe world, rich with opportunities to actively explore for all children. Books are used everywhere!

Throughout the nursery, there are opportunities for sensory play with weekly music and yoga sessions. We also focus on the wellbeing of all children by introducing mindful activities.

Downstairs’ rooms – Runners and Sprinters

At this age, children are exploring their powers to communicate, move purposely, assert their independence and individuality, and control their important bodily functions.

Plantos Nursery offers a relaxed environment with plenty of learning opportunities and challenges to prepare children for full-time school. The team understand the frequent changes in moods, interests, and capabilities and provide calm, consistent care and supportive teaching.

At this stage, children need confidence and the skills and desire to think for themselves and to solve problems. Children are given opportunities to work with others, communicate, and gain an increasing understanding of the world and how it works.

Outdoor focussed activities continue for the older children following the ethos of a Forest School in our large outdoor areas and especially in the new Cwtsh room which is specifically for free-flow play and learning.