Sandytots

Monday 14th September - Roald Dahl Story Day
2026-09-14
Roald Dahl Story Day falls on Sunday 13th September, so we’ll be celebrating at Sandytots on Monday 14th September!
The children are invited to come dressed as their favourite Roald Dahl character for a day filled with stories, imagination and lots of fun.
Who will your little one choose? Matilda, Willy Wonka, Fantastic Mr Fox, the BFG or perhaps George with his Marvellous Medicine? 🍫🦊
As always, dressing up is completely optional. 💛

Thursday 10th September - A Special Author Visit!
2026-09-10
Local author Catherine Owen is joining us to read her book Shire & Mouse to the children. She’ll also be staying for some fun activities and teaching us all about shire horses!
What a treat! We can’t wait! 💛

Thursday 3rd September – Crazy Hair & Odd Socks Day
2026-09-03
Our final themed day is all about celebrating individuality and having fun.
Whether it’s colourful hair, crazy hairstyles or a pair of wonderfully mismatched socks, we can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity.

Friday 28th August – Disco Party
2026-08-28
Get your dancing shoes ready!
We’ll be turning up the music for a nursery disco full of dancing, games and party fun.

Monday 17th August – Pyjama Day & Teddy Bear Picnic
2026-08-17
One of our favourite days of the year! Children are welcome to come to nursery in their pyjamas and bring along a labelled teddy bear to enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic with their friends. It’s always a cosy, relaxed day filled with stories, games and lots of smiles.

Thursday 13th August – Animal Day
2026-08-13
Roar, chirp, hop or slither your way into nursery!
Children are invited to dress as their favourite animal while we explore wildlife through stories, crafts, role play and lots of imaginative adventures.

Tuesday 4th August – Neon & Bright Colours Day
2026-08-04
The brighter, the better!
We’re celebrating colour with a fun-filled day of vibrant outfits, colourful activities and creative games. If your child has something bright in their wardrobe that wouldn’t mind being introduced to some messy play, we’d love them to wear it.

Friday 31st July – Beach Party & Hawaiian Day
2026-07-31
We’re bringing the beach to Sandytots!
Expect tropical fun, beach-themed games, summery crafts and plenty of opportunities for imaginative play. Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, sun hats and bright colours are all welcome.

Wednesday 22nd July – Disney Day
2026-07-22
It’s time for a little Disney magic!
Whether your little one wants to come dressed as a princess, pirate, superhero or one of their favourite Disney characters, they’ll enjoy a day filled with imaginative play, music and themed activities.

School Leavers Party
2026-07-16 13:00 - 15:45 UTC
To celebrate your child’s exciting journey from Sandytots Nursery we will be holding our ‘School Leavers Party’ 13:00 -15:45.
We have lots of fun and exciting activities for them to enjoy with their friends ready for their next adventure to school.
If your child is booked in at this time, you do not need to do anything. However, if your child does not attend on an afternoon, on this special occasion only, you may swap from the morning session to the afternoon session.
Alternatively, if you would like the extra session the cost will be £28.50. Please let the office know any changes to sessions by Thursday 18th June 2026.

Graduation Photos
2026-06-29 08:00 - 14:00
If your child is in nursery on this day, you do not need to do anything, their photos will be taken throughout the day.
If they are not in and you would like one taken, please attend during one of the drop-in sessions: 8am-9am and 1pm-2pm.

Photos Individual – On a Summer Scene
2026-05-11 08:00 - 14:00
If your child is in nursery on this day, you do not need to do anything, we will get their photos taken throughout the day.
If they are not in and you would like one taken, please attend during the sessions. 8am-9am Drop-in session for children who do not normally attend on this day. 1pm-2pm Drop-in session for children who do not normally attend on this day.

St Georges Day
2026-04-23 08:00 - 16:00
We will be having a celebration for ‘St George’s Day’, if you would like to dress up please feel free to do so. Some suggestions are anything red and white or Knights and Princess theme.

Primary School Admissions
2026-04-16 08:00 - 16:00
Parents receive outcomes on National Offer Day, 16 April 2026. For more information, please go to: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx
