Young Toddlers
The room for younger toddlers (known as Red Room) caters for children up to approximately 2ΒΌ years of age. When their key carer feels that they are ready, babies are gently introduced to this room and their new key carer. This introduction normally takes place over a number of weeks until the child is used to their new room and friends.
The toddlers have a wide variety of activities. They play with water, sand, paint, glue and dough. They stretch their legs in the garden with bikes and climbing equipment. They socialise, sing and dance. They participate in stories, conversation, puzzles, building and domestic play. They enjoy small world toys such as cars, play people and animals.
Outings for toddlers normally consist of small groups of children and staff exploring and learning about the local area. We will discuss outings in more detail and ask for your explicit permission to take your child out when you register.
The children eat lunch together at tables. Most then have a nap after lunch on their own mattress.
This is an age of great discovery and adventure, not only through play and outings, but also as the children learn to co-operate, show sensitivity to one another and express themselves and their needs. To encourage skills and knowledge the room adopts a weekly theme about which they will learn, throughout their day, including during structured group work.
