The nursery opens at 07:30am, Monday to Friday for children aged 3months to 5 years.

Some of the earlier children who arrive have their morning breakfast at the nursery.

On arrival, your child will be welcomed by their allocated key-worker to help them settle in. They are encouraged to wave good-bye to their parents so they understand that they will be picked up again later in the day.

The children soon become involved in all the activities provided. All our toys are kept permanently within easy reach for every child to choose and explore. For those who find too much choice a challenge there is always someone available to help. Many of the toys are stored in clear boxes so that curious minds can see what is on offer at a glance. The babies have access to smaller quantities of toys within reach to show their interest where practitioners can observe preferences.

With the children occupied the main activities of the morning get under way. Lots of excited voices and cheeky laughter fills the nursery whilst skilled practitioners are on hand to support each child's learning.

We have an extensive outdoor area, securely fenced and gated and an all-weather safety surface so the children can play outdoors in summer and winter. There is a decked area for the children to take learning outside. There are tunnels to crawl through, hoops to swing from and rope ladders to climb. Running and rolling up and down hills is a favourite for all.

We have a planting area where the children grow seasonal vegetables that have often been served up for lunch with the children’s help in preparation. Each morning activities are set up to allow creativity, building, role play etc which offers a whole new world under nature’s sky.

Our challenging climbing frame includes a scramble net, slide, pole and monkey bars to help to develop the children's physical skills including balance, climbing skills, co-ordination, and control.

Before we know it, its time for lunch. Our meals are cooked on site each day, and include a host of different tastes from around the world. One of our most popular dishes is a full roast dinner with potatoes and vegetables, followed by a tasty desert or fresh fruit. The lunch menus, which change each week, are a delicious mix of home baking and children's favourites, using the best ingredients we can find.

We cook for many children, some with food allergies, and our cook does her best to accommodate for every child. It has been commented by many parents that their child would never eat our food at home because ' it's not the same as PiXieS '.

Have a look at the online PiXieS menu to see what your child enjoys.

Each room has a quiet area where children can relax and choose a book. The children are encouraged to get books off the shelves and share them with friends.

Some children leave for home at the end of the morning session, while others arrive for the afternoon. For those parents needing that little extra time to get home from work, there is a late session that runs from 18:00 - 18:30. The planned activities always change from morning to afternoon for the benefit of those who stay all day.

After tea the children start to go home for the day. The children often leave holding an assortment of paintings, drawings, models, and any other treasures from the day. We encourage parents to call into the nursery to watch what we do, to join in, or to discuss anything relevant to their child.

Once all the children have gone home for a good nights sleep, the big PiXieS ensure all areas are clean and tidy for an exciting day again tomorrow.