Our Rooms and Daily Life

Our Rooms and Daily Life at Ibstock Nursery

We offer carefully designed spaces tailored to each stage of development. Every room supports your child’s curiosity, confidence and independence.

Happy Hedgehogs (0–2 years)

Our bright, welcoming Baby Room includes messy play, quiet areas, home corner and a separate sleep room. Staff celebrate every milestone with parents and provide a nurturing start to your child’s journey.

Friendly Foxes (2–3 years)

Children build independence through accessible toilets, personal pegs, and self-care routines. Staff foster wellbeing through fun play, stories and structured routines.

Friendly Foxes Intent:

  • Promote greater independence (e.g. putting on coats)
  • Encourage self-care and hygiene pride

Wise Owls (Pre-School)

We offer a free-flow environment that blends child-led and adult-led activities. With thoughtful routines, varied equipment and changing resources, Wise Owls helps children prepare for school with confidence and independence.

Mighty Oaks (Out of School Club, ages 4–11)

Our wraparound provision includes Before & After School Care and Holiday Club. Children enjoy creative, sporty, and messy activities in a safe, friendly setting.

Learning & Curriculum

We follow the EYFS statutory framework and Birth to Five Matters, encouraging development through play.

Characteristics of Effective Learning:

  • Playing and exploring
  • Active learning
  • Creating and thinking critically

We use observations, videos and the Famly app to track and share progress.

British Values

We actively promote:

  • Democracy – child choices
  • Rule of Law – understanding boundaries
  • Individual Liberty – confident decisions
  • Mutual Respect
  • Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

What to Bring

  • Nappies, wipes, cream
  • 2–3 changes of clothes
  • Wellies & slippers
  • Puddle suit
  • Sun hat/winter hat and gloves
  • Sun cream
  • Water bottle
  • Piece of fruit/veg

Uniform (Optional)

Uniform is available through My Clothing: Search “Ibstock Day Nursery”

Settling-In Sessions

We offer a flexible settling-in process tailored to each child. Typically 3 hours total, but we adapt to suit your child’s needs.