Starting nursery is a big milestone for both children and parents. It marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with learning, socialising, fun and independence. However, the transition can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll share practical tips to help you and your little one adjust and thrive in their new environment. 1. A Bespoke Care Plan Prior to your child’s first day at Sandytots, we’ll work with you to complete a personalised Care Plan for your child;

At Sandytots one of our favourite activities to do with the children is read wonderful books to them. We love engaging them in delightful and magical worlds filled with Gruffalos, bears and friendly monsters.  We take great pride in our little library! Each week, your child gets to bring home a library book in their book bag, opening the door to magical worlds, endless adventures, and boundless imagination.  Because reading is such a big part of nursery life, we asked

Finding healthy snacks that your toddler will enjoy can be challenging, and carving out time to prepare homemade options is even tougher. However, DIY snacks are often more affordable and nutritious for your little one. To make things easier, we’ve put together a list of quick, easy, and super-healthy snack ideas for toddlers! Fruit Platter A fruit platter is one of our all-time favorite snacks at Sandytots. Offering a colorful variety of fruits, it gives your child the freedom to

Nap time is key for your child’s continued development, when young children sleep they are improving their concentration, learning and memory. Letting your toddler nap during the day can also improve your child’s behaviour and may even reduce the number of meltdowns and tantrums that many children so delightfully experience! Nap time is also great for you – it gives you some precious ‘me-time’ to sit and unwind or get a chore ticked off your list that is rather difficult

Potty training can feel like a race to the finish line, especially when the thought of a life without endless nappy changes seems like a distant dream. But rest assured, when the time is right, you’ll finally bid farewell to nappies and, most importantly, the dreaded nappy bin! No matter how eager you may be to leave nappies behind, successful toilet training can only happen when your child is truly ready. According to the NHS, there are certain signs you

We hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year! As we give a warm welcome to 2025, we thought we’d share with you a few key dates to remember throughout the year. February 2025 Parents Evening – 12th February 2025 We would like to discuss your child’s progress with a 10-minute slots between 6:10 PM and 8:00 PM. Please book your appointment with your child’s key worker starting from January 29, 2024. As you can understand, it is

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Christmas at Sandytots! 🎄 We’ve got loads of fun events coming up as we get ready for Santa’s arrival and celebrate the Christmas magic. On top of the festive cheer, we’ll also be exploring the winter season and all the wonderful things it brings. Check out all important December dates below and reach out to your child’s key worker if you have any questions. 10th December 2024: Christmas Stay and Play Theme

Babies and toddlers love to explore, and the most satisfying tool at their disposal is their mouths. They use their mouths and eventually their teeth to learn about the world around them, and this can lead to some difficulties, especially when they focus their curiosity towards a playmate. We know being told your child is a “biter” can be upsetting to hear, but it is a very common occurrence, and whilst we should always do our best to stop it

We are delighted to share that Sandytots nursery have raised over £3,000 for charity Katharine House Hospice, in memory of Hannah Mary Wetton.  Hannah’s Sandytots teammates, alongside her friends and family, participated in the Alton Towers 5K, while others honoured her memory by completing the Alton Towers Half Marathon. We are touched that so many people came together to do something wonderful in memory of our Hannah Mary. Currently the total amount raised for Katharine House Hospice is an impressive