OUR NURSERY ROOMS
Exploring Different Environments
At Jollytots, children are cared for in rooms designed around their age, stage of development, and growing independence. Each space provides a safe, welcoming environment where children can play, learn, and build confidence at their own pace.
BABY ROOMS · 0-2 YEARS
A gentle, nurturing start
Our youngest children are supported across two baby rooms for ages 0–2 years. This allows staff to tailor activities and care to different stages of development while maintaining a calm and nurturing environment. The rooms work closely together and may combine at quieter times, ensuring babies are always surrounded by familiar staff and a consistent routine.
BABIES · 6 WEEKS – 2 YEARS
Infant Boulevard
A Warm, Nurturing Start
A calm, nurturing space designed especially for our youngest children. Infant Boulevard offers a cosy, home-from-home environment where babies feel safe, secure, and cared for. Our experienced staff provide gentle support through cuddles, play, and sensory activities that encourage early development.
Daily activities focus on sensory exploration, music, movement, and simple creative play, helping babies begin to develop communication, social skills, and confidence.
Flexible routines allow each baby's individual needs for sleep, feeding, and play to be respected.
BABIES · 6 WEEKS – 2 YEARS
Tender Terrace
Supporting growing independence and exploration
Tender Terrace is designed for older babies and toddlers as they become more mobile, curious, and confident in exploring the world around them. Building on the nurturing foundations of Infant Boulevard, this room supports children as they begin to develop independence, communication, and a sense of discovery through play.
While the environment remains calm and nurturing, there is also space for curiosity, creativity, and a little mischief as children explore, experiment, and express themselves.
"Don't dress us in our best — we like to make a mess!"
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Learning Through Play
Our activities are designed to support early development through sensory experiences, helping babies develop:
Language and communication
Social and emotional confidence
Physical development — early movement and coordination
Activities are always adapted to suit each child's stage of development and personal interests. Our experienced staff focus on creating a secure and loving space where babies feel safe to explore, play and develop at their own pace.
Play in the Baby Rooms
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Children Enjoy
Plenty of floor play and sensory exploration trays
Songs, music, nursery rhymes and story time
Simple creative activities such as messy play, hand and footprint crafts
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Outdoor Play
Walks e.g. farm and play parks
Secure play area outside in the garden, where they can experience fresh air, movement, free play and exploration of age appropriate play equipment
TODDLERS · 2-3 YEARS
Learners Lane
Busy, Playful, and Full of Discovery
A fun, adventurous space where confidence, curiosity, and independence begin to grow. Learner's Lane is a lively and nurturing room for children aged 2–3 years, where each day is filled with fun, exploration, and learning through play. With a warm and caring atmosphere, children are supported to build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy being part of a busy and engaging environment.
Daily activities include music, movement, creative play, and early learning experiences such as colours, numbers, and simple problem-solving, helping children grow in confidence, communication, and independence.
Flexible routines ensure each child's individual needs are supported, including opportunities for rest, active play, and quiet time throughout the day.
"Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together they make this world beautiful."
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Learning Through Play
Language and communication through songs, stories and interaction
Social skills through group play and role play
Physical development through movement and fine motor activities
Activities are designed to support children's growing independence and development through hands-on, engaging experiences.
Play in Learners Lane
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Children Enjoy
Circle time with short stories and flash cards
Music, singing, dancing and musical instruments
Role play such as kitchen, dressing up, dolls and prams
Daily art and messy play, exploring different textures
Creative activities including cutting, sticking and painting
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Outdoor Play
Climbing frames and slides
Ride-on cars and play houses
Ball games, skipping, hoops, stepping stones and active play
PRESCHOOL · 3-4 YEARS
Adventure Avenue
Building Confidence Through Play
A lively, welcoming space where independence, friendships, and a love of learning begin to grow. Adventure Avenue is a bright and energetic room for children aged 3–4 years, where curiosity, creativity, and confidence are encouraged every day.
Children are supported to explore, express themselves, and build strong relationships within a fun and nurturing environment.
We support children to develop independence, confidence, and positive social behaviours as they prepare for their next stage.
● Express themselves through play and
communication
We use simple and positive approaches such as our rainbow reward chart to celebrate achievements and encourage confidence.
Development & Wellbeing
● Build friendships and work together
Children are encouraged to:
● Make positive choices and
understand routines
Play in Adventure Avenue
Children learn through a balance of structured activities and child-led play. Through daily experiences, they develop communication, confidence, and social skills while exploring their interests.
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Learning Through Play
Circle time with stories, songs and discussion
Themed learning based on seasons and celebrations
We do our "all about today" board daily
Physical activities such as yoga, dancing and movement
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Children Enjoy
Arts and crafts, including free painting and junk art
Music and movement, rhythm sticks and instruments
The rhyme time box — children choose an object and sing a related song
Lots of sensory activities — sand, water, rice, playdough
Use torches to explore shadows and light
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Outdoor Play
Games and group activities
Physical play such as skipping, ball games, hula hoops and stepping stones
Free play on swings, slides, climbing frames, playhouses and ride-ons
Outdoor play supports physical development, coordination, and social interaction
👋 Arrival
Parents are greeted by staff with a brief, friendly chat about the child's night or morning, helping us tailor the day to their needs.
🧡 Mealtimes
Staff sit with the children to create a positive, social experience and provide support whenever it is needed.. As children become developmentally ready, we gently encourage independence — like using a spoon — while always being on hand to support.
Each room follows a gentle structure while remaining responsive to each child's natural routine.
Nursery Daily Rhythm
DAILY RHYTHM
🍽️ Meals
Breakfast
Morning Snack
9:30 – 9:45am
Lunch
11:30 – 12:00pm
Afternoon snack
Children enjoy healthy snacks and a nutritious hot lunch with dessert. For older children, breakfast and snacks include healthy cereals, toast, bread, fruit, milk and dilute juice.
7:00 – 9:00am
3:30pm
😴 Rest
Rest and sleep times are around 12–2pm but are guided by each child's own needs and home routine. Children who wake early or do not sleep are supported with quiet activities in a calm space.
TRANSITIONS
Supporting Children
as They Grow
As children grow, they move naturally through the nursery into rooms that encourage greater independence, curiosity, and learning through play. Many children begin their journey at Jollytots as babies and continue with us through preschool and afterschool care.
As children move between rooms, our team supports them with gentle transitions and familiar staff, helping each child feel confident, secure, and ready for their next stage.
We ask parents to fill an easy transitions form to help staff know and follow children's home routines, likes and dislikes, and dietary requirements. Parents can always call or send a message on the Ovivio app to check, ask or update on anything.
We support transition from home to nursery by reassuring parents their child is happy and safe — but also that transition can take time. Some children like to have a comfort object such as a blanket or toy.
