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Nurturing young lives through educational play
Greenglade offers thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor facilities inspired by Scandinavian Forest School principles.
Helping Under 2's develop and learn about themselves
We have a dedicated Baby Room and two Toddler Rooms within our Under 2s unit, all conveniently located on the ground floor of the Nursery. Baby Room, Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 are all accessed via the entrance at the top of the ramp through the gate in the car park.
In our Baby Room, we carefully follow each child’s individual routine, based on the information shared by parents during the initial visit and through the 'Getting to Know Me' form. This helps us create a nurturing and familiar environment where babies feel safe, secure, and settled.
Our two Toddler Rooms follow a similar daily routine and have access to the same high-quality resources. However, activities and experiences are tailored to reflect the children’s individual interests and developmental stages. Each room has its own dedicated team of practitioners, meaning that once your child transitions from the Baby Room into a Toddler Room, they will remain with their familiar team until moving on to our Over 2s unit. Below is an overview of our daily routine and what you can expect from your child’s day with us.
Creating routines & promoting personal growth
In our Under 2’s Room, we create engaging learning experiences based on each child’s individual interests, supporting them to develop at their own pace while gently introducing new opportunities to explore.
At Greenglade, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can move freely and confidently. Our space includes a play gym, outdoor area, and a variety of toys and sensory experiences designed to spark curiosity and support early development, giving your child the best foundation to grow and thrive.
Our activities
Splashing in water
Developing physical skills
Going on local walks and seeing animals
Digging and making sand castles
Watching birds and planes
Sensory play and making treasure baskets
See what our Over 2’s Rooms have to offer
Our Over 2s children are based in our spacious room on the top floor of the Nursery which can be accessed via the front entrance. As your child settles into the room, they will be assigned a dedicated Key Person from our experienced core team. The Over 2s ratio is 1 adult to every 5 children.
Within our Over 2s unit, we focus on developing children’s independence, confidence, and self-esteem. We encourage children to make choices, take responsibility for their belongings and actions, solve problems, and communicate effectively with others. Through exploration, play, and hands- on learning experiences, children continue to develop physically, emotionally, socially, and creatively while building a deeper understanding of the world around them.
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Forest School for 2 year olds
The Over 2s room is also where our exciting Forest School journey begins. Each day, small groups of children are taken to our dedicated Forest School site by members of our experienced team. Here, children have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the wider outdoor environment, just as our older children do. Please visit the Forest School section of the website to find out more about these exciting experiences.
Our team are qualified & equipped to care for your child
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Potty training support
Potty training is often introduced during a child’s time in our Over 2s, with child-sized toilets, potties, and changing facilities available to support every stage of the journey. We take a gentle, child-led approach and never place pressure on children before they are ready.
When you feel your child is ready to begin, our team will work closely with you to provide consistent support between home and nursery. If your child is not yet ready, there is no need to worry, as we will continue to support them at their own pace. Our experienced staff are also happy to offer advice and guidance on signs of readiness and next steps.
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What activities do we get up to for Over 2's
Planting & Growing
Exploring the outdoors in all weathers
Becoming more independent
Engaging in role play
Building friendships
Supporting physical development
Explore our Pre-School
Your child is now ready to begin the final stage of their Nursery journey within our Preschool Unit. Preschool is located across two rooms in our Outdoor Learning environment, allowing for free-flow access to their dedicated outdoor space. The ratio in Preschool is 1 adult to every 8 children. Children attending Preschool have the opportunity to attend either our Preschool setting, Forest School, or a combination of both. Nursery funding can be used across both sites. While children may split their time between Preschool and Forest School, allocated days are fixed and can only be changed in exceptional circumstances.
Our Preschool environment is designed to nurture, support, and inspire children’s natural curiosity and love of learning. We aim to promote children’s personal development while encouraging respect for themselves, others, and the environment around them.
Preschool practitioners work closely alongside our Forest School team to ensure continuity in learning, routines, and expectations for children who attend both settings. Children are encouraged to explore the outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions, unless weather conditions present a health and safety risk. This allows them to experience seasonal changes first-hand and develop a deeper understanding of the natural world. Preschool children may enjoy local walks within the community or spend time exploring and learning within the nursery garden.
Engaging with your child's interests
Children’s individual interests are at the heart of our curriculum and are used to inspire creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, social interaction, and skill development through meaningful play experiences. We provide a balance of child-led opportunities alongside carefully planned adult-led activities to support all areas of learning and development.
Each child is supported through personalised challenges and experiences linked to their interests, developmental stage, and identified next steps in learning. Our adult-led activities are designed to build confidence, independence, resilience, and emotional awareness, while supporting children to develop positive relationships and communication skills. These experiences help children strengthen both their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, creating strong foundations for future learning.
Please continue reading below for more information about Preschool life, daily routines, exciting learning opportunities, and what your child will need to bring to nursery.
What activities do we get up to at the pre-school?
Picking fruit & baking
Exploring the outdoors in all weathers
Learning about life cycles
Going on local outings
Engaging in role play
Working on fine motor skills
What to bring to our Nursery
Each child has their own individual storage box within the room where their belongings are safely kept during their time at nursery.
We kindly ask that children bring a small bag to nursery each day containing:
- Spare clothing (vests, t-shirt, trousers, socks, and underwear). Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name to help prevent anything from being misplaced. As we enjoy lots of messy and creative play, we recommend not sending your child in their best clothes.
- Comfort items your child may need, such as a dummy, blanket, or teddy.
When your child starts nursery, we ask that you also provide the following items to remain at setting where needed:
- A water bottle or cup that your child is comfortable using
- Nappy cream (if required)
- Wellies (for mobile children)
- Hat and gloves (autumn/winter months)
- Sun cream (spring/summer months)
- Sun hat (spring/summer months)
We provide all outdoor waterproof suits for children to use during outdoor play when needed, as well as waterproof foot covers for non-mobile babies. Nappies and wipes are included within the daily fees. If your child has any individual requirements, please speak to a member of the team so we can support them appropriately.
A typical day at
the Nursery
Nursery opens
Our team looks forward to welcoming you and your child for a fun and engaging day ahead.
Breakfast time
Children enjoy a healthy breakfast, including cereals, toast, or homemade porridge. Breakfast remains available until all children have arrived.
Play and exploration
Children are divided into smaller groups each day and remain with their key person. One group will enjoy outdoor experiences, either in the garden or on a local walk, while the other group takes part in exciting indoor activities. After nap time, the groups swap over, ensuring all children benefit equally from both indoor and outdoor play opportunities.
Lunchtime
Children sit together to enjoy freshly prepared homemade meals. We encourage independence at mealtimes, with children feeding themselves where possible and practitioners providing support when needed. Drinks are served in Tommy Tippee cups.
Older toddlers preparing for the transition to the Over 2s room are encouraged to self-serve by pouring their own water into open cups and serving food onto their plates. If a child does not wish to eat the main meal, an alternative option will always be provided.
Sleep and rest time
After lunch, children are offered a restful sleep on comfortable nursery mattresses, with all bedding provided. We understand that every child’s sleep routine is different, and we are happy to continue individual sleep patterns, including two naps a day if needed.
For children who do not sleep during this time, or who wake earlier, calm activities are available to enjoy while their friends rest. Once awake, children are offered milk and a snack before returning to play in their smaller groups.
Afternoon play
Children continue to enjoy a variety of fun, engaging activities planned around their interests and seasonal themes. We encourage child-led learning, with resources always accessible at child level so children can freely explore their own ideas and creativity.
Tea time
Children enjoy a lighter afternoon tea. As with lunch, alternative options are available if required.
Free flow play and home time
A range of activities is available for children to enjoy until collection time. Activities vary daily based on children’s interests and choices. When you arrive, a practitioner will greet you at the door and happily share highlights from your child’s day.
Nursery opens
Our team looks forward to welcoming your child for another fun-filled day at nursery.
Breakfast begins
Children enjoy a healthy breakfast of cereals, toast, or porridge and are encouraged to self-serve independently. Breakfast remains available until all children have arrived.
Circle time
We come together as a group for stories, songs, and discussions linked to our current themes. Topics may include the weather, emotions, family, special events, or weekend activities. The children love sharing their own stories with friends, and we also enjoy discussing photographs and observations shared by parents through the ParentZone app.
Play and exploration
Children split into smaller groups alongside their Key Person. One group may enjoy outdoor play in the garden or time in the sensory room, while the other group takes part in engaging indoor activities. The groups swap over after nap time, ensuring children experience a balanced mix of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities.
Lunchtime
Children sit together to enjoy freshly prepared homemade meals. We encourage independence at mealtimes, with children serving themselves by pouring water into open cups and using serving spoons to place food onto their own plates. Practitioners are always available to provide support when needed.
Lunch is followed by a selection of fresh fruit, and alternative meal options are available if required.
Rest and quiet time
After lunch, children who still require a daytime sleep are provided with comfortable mattresses and bedding. We aim to follow your child’s individual routine as closely as possible, understanding that some children may no longer need a midday nap.
For children who remain awake, a variety of calm and engaging activities are available in the main room while their friends rest. Once children wake up, they return to their smaller groups for the afternoon session.
Afternoon Activities
Our afternoon activities are carefully planned around seasonal themes, stories of the week, and the children’s current interests to encourage engagement and excitement in learning. We strongly support child-led play, with resources always accessible at child level so children can independently explore their own ideas and interests.
Depending on the day’s activities, we may also enjoy another short circle time before tea.
Tea time
Children enjoy a lighter afternoon tea followed by a small pudding or snack, which may include fruit, rice cakes, flapjack, or, on special occasions, homemade birthday cake prepared in our nursery kitchen. Alternative options are always available if needed.
Free flow play and home time
Children enjoy a variety of activities and free-flow play opportunities until collection time. Activities change daily depending on the children’s interests and choices.
When you arrive, a practitioner will greet you and share highlights from your child’s day with you.
Nursery opens
Our team looks forward to welcoming you and your child for the day ahead. Children enter through the garden and ring the doorbell at the Preschool door, where a member of the team will greet them.
Once inside, children are encouraged to independently place their belongings on hooks in either the cloakroom or entrance area, depending on their group. We actively promote independence while always offering support when needed.
Breakfast time
Breakfast is available until 9:00am and includes cereals, toast, or porridge. Children are encouraged to self-serve, with staff supporting where needed, such as using the toaster and spreading margarine.
After breakfast, children access continuous provision within the room, where a variety of activities and resources are set out to support their learning and interests. Children can also choose additional resources from carefully selected boxes to enhance their play and exploration. When staffing allows,
small groups may access the garden during this time for further outdoor learning.
Learning through play
Children are grouped, where possible, with their Key Person. Preschool is divided into two indoor learning spaces, The Nest and The Burrow, as well as an outdoor learning area. Each group begins the morning in one of these environments, taking part in adult-led activities alongside opportunities for independent, child-led play.
One group will also access outdoor learning, either in the garden or on local outings. Preschool children regularly enjoy visits to local woods, shops, and farms, helping them build real-world experiences and a deeper understanding of their community.
On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, children also have the opportunity to learn French with our visiting French teacher, Claire.
Lunchtime
Meals are served at the tables, and children are encouraged to be independent by helping to set the table and serving their own meals and drinks.
After eating, children take responsibility for tidying up, scraping leftovers into the food bucket and placing washing- up items into a basket to return to the kitchen. This supports their sense of responsibility and teamwork.
Following lunch, children enjoy free-flow play before regrouping for the afternoon session.
Afternoon Learning
Groups swap over to ensure all children have equal access to both indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
Tea time
Children enjoy tea together and share conversations about their day. After eating, they take part in quieter activities such as story time, circle time, or calming games to support a peaceful end to the afternoon.
Free flow play and home time
Children choose from a range of activities until collection time at the Nest door. At handover, practitioners will share updates about your child’s day and any important information with parents.
Safe environments for quality sleep
We follow clear safer sleep practices to ensure all babies and young children rest comfortably and securely. Children are always placed to sleep safely in their own individual sleep space on a firm, flat surface, in line with current safer sleep guidance. Sleep spaces are kept free from toys, pillows, cot bumpers, and other unnecessary items, and we carefully monitor room temperatures to ensure children remain comfortable. Babies’ heads are always kept uncovered, and appropriate bedding or sleep bags are used according to age and guidance.
All sleeping children are regularly checked and remain within sight and hearing of practitioners, with babies under six months directly supervised in the same room while sleeping. Our team follows up-to-date safer sleep guidance, including NHS recommendations and advice from The Lullaby Trust, to ensure best practice is consistently maintained. All practitioners working with children under two years receive Safer Sleep Training.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The EYFS framework underpins all activities at Nursery, ensuring that the learning is holistic, child-cantered, and developmentally appropriate.
Communication & Language
Children explore and talk about the world around them through indoor and outdoor experiences. Practitioners encourage questioning, storytelling, and sharing ideas, helping to develop vocabulary and communication skills.
Physical Development
Children develop physical skills through a range of indoor and outdoor activities, including climbing, running, balancing, and exploring. These experiences support fine and gross motor development, coordination, confidence, and safe tool use.
PSED
Children build positive relationships with practitioners and peers through shared experiences, communication, and play. They learn to express their needs, take turns, share, and manage their feelings, helping to develop confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Mathematics
Children explore early maths through play, songs, routines, and everyday experiences. They learn about numbers, shapes, patterns, measures, and counting through hands-on activities, building strong foundations for mathematical thinking and problem-solving.
Literacy
Children develop early literacy through songs, stories, rhymes, books, mark making, and playful language experiences. Practitioners model language, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage children to explore books, make meaningful marks, and share ideas, building strong foundations for reading and writing.
Understanding the World
Children develop an understanding of the world through exploration, real-life experiences, and meaningful interactions. Local outings, environmental exploration, and learning about different cultures and celebrations help children build curiosity, respect, and awareness of their community and the wider world.
Expressive Arts & Design
Children explore creativity through sensory experiences, art, music, movement, and imaginative play. They are encouraged to express their ideas, thoughts, and feelings while experimenting with a range of materials, helping to develop creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
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