This room can hold up to 7 children, age 2-3 years.
Our Happy Hippos room is welcoming and stimulating to support children's growing independence and curiosity. Resources are stored on low-level so children can easily access and choose toys and activities for themselves, encouraging them to make decisions and develop confidence.
The room includes clearly defined areas, such as a role-play corner, construction area, cosy/book corner, creative table, small-world play, and sensory activities. These spaces encourage children to explore a range of experiences at their own pace while developing their imagination, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.
Small group play is encouraged through activities such as story time, singing, puzzles, building with blocks, and creative experiences. These activities help children learn to share, take turns, communicate with others, and develop friendships. Practitioners support interactions by modelling language, encouraging conversations, and helping children express their thoughts and feelings.
Exploration is encouraged through a variety of open-ended resources, natural materials, sensory play, and access to outdoor learning. Children are given opportunities to investigate, experiment, and discover through play, helping them develop curiosity, resilience, and love for play based learning.
Since Colton has started, he has settled in really well and has made lovely bonds with the staff since finding out that he has SEN needs it made me worry about his development but the support we both received from all the staff I'm please to see that he has come on loads!!! Couldn't be happier ?
I would like to thank all the lovely staff for helping and supporting Jacob, especially through his eating disorder. And to thank all the lovely staff who had helped him come as far as he has become, especially with his speech which has come along tremendously a lot more than he was before he started. A big thank you to all staff! And we will be sad to say our goodbyes on the 27th August. Your help and support over the years has been amazing! You all should be proud of everything you've done ?
We couldn't have asked for a better start to our son's early years. From the moment he joined at just 7 months old until leaving at 4 years old, every member of the team has shown him so much care, patience, and encouragement. The nursery has played such an important role in his development, helping him grow into a confident, kind, and curious little boy who loves to learn. The staff have always been warm, approachable, and genuinely invested in his wellbeing and progress, giving us complete peace of mind every day. We are so grateful for everything you've done over the years and for the wonderful memories you've helped create. We would highly recommend this nursery to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for their child. Thank you for giving our son the very best start in life.,
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