Growing Up Green Toddlers

Our toddler rooms are for children between two and three years old. We have two rooms, one for younger and one for older toddlers; both are specifically designed and kitted out with toddlers in mind. Like all of our rooms they are spacious and have large windows that let in plenty of natural light. We have retained and restored lots of the original features of what was originally a grand family home. This has helped create a homely and welcoming atmosphere combined with the highest standard of furnishings and resources.

This is a time when your child is developing rapidly and trying to assert her/himself. Lots of understanding and patience is required to allow and encourage their growing sense of independence, whilst fostering important social skills and a recognition of the feelings of others. In these rooms we follow a daily routine but still allow lots of time for free play and games. Literacy and numeracy is still taught informally through play using the Birth to Three Matters guidelines, in preparation for the foundation stage curriculum. All our equipment and activities are designed to stimulate children intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. Activities include sand and water play, puzzles, painting, music and movement, yoga, stories and games. Meal times are an important part of the day for toddlers.

All our meals are served at communal tables, where the children have hot, nutritious and organic meals with their friends and the aunties. Eating in a relaxed but structured social environment creates positive associations with meal times and a variety of foods, important for growing minds and bodies. Most toddlers here for the day have a sleep during quiet time after lunch.