A whole world
before home time.
Big ideas in small hands. Room to play, familiar people and a day full of things to try.
Come and look around
A place to begin, and begin again.8:30–3:30
A little independence.
A lot of possibility.
Putting on a coat. Finding the right block. Making room for another person’s idea. An early-years day is full of small, meaningful work.
We make space for children to try things, repeat them and ask for help. Adults stay close, offer language and materials, and notice where an interest might lead.
Meet the roomsFrom hello
to home time.
A familiar shape to the day, with room for an unexpected idea. Choose a time to take a look.
Monday–Friday, 8:30–3:30. Times give the day a shape; play, care and the needs of the group guide its pace.
A familiar hello.
Coats on pegs, a greeting from a familiar adult and time to find something inviting. Families share a brief handover before the day begins.
More about this part of the day
Some ideas
need muddy boots.
The garden is a place for looking closely and moving freely. A planter can start a conversation about a leaf; a path can become the route for a game.
We take play outdoors as part of the day, with clothing and activities suited to the conditions.
See the outdoor spacesYou know your child.
We want to know
what you notice.
A familiar hello and a useful handover matter. We make time to talk about settling in, a new interest or a change in the day.
How we work with familiesA gentle beginning
Settling-in visits give children and adults time to become familiar with the people and the rooms.
A daily conversation
Brief handovers keep ordinary details connected between home and the setting.
Time for bigger questions
A separate conversation gives a concern or a change more room than a busy doorway can.
First a tower.
Then a whole story.
A block can become a bridge, a shop counter or the wall of a house. There is measuring, balancing, negotiating and storytelling in the same piece of play.
Look closer at block play
The questions
grown-ups ask.
Which ages are the rooms for?
The Orchard Room is arranged for ages 2–3 and the Garden Room for ages 3–5. We discuss the appropriate room and transition with each family.
What does settling in look like?
We begin with visits, familiar adults and a shared plan. The pace responds to the child and family rather than a promise that every child will settle in the same number of days.
What should we bring each day?
Comfortable play clothes, spare clothes, suitable outdoor clothing and a named water bottle are a useful starting point. The practical guide explains the daily bag.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A family visit is a chance to see the rooms and garden, understand the day and discuss the questions that matter to you.