The Elms Day Nursery

The baby area is a self-contained peaceful space for babies from six weeks and up. There’s a fully-functional kitchen and a separate sleeping area with tranquil lighting, giving your little one a soothing place to rest. Activities include sensory and messy play, sharing books, action songs and nursery rhymes. The baby room flows freely into its own lovely safety-surface outdoor play area, making sure your child will get plenty of fresh air. At this age your child will be developing a much greater sense of self-awareness, and the knowledgeable, approachable staff plan fun, challenging activities that will encourage their language and communication skills. Your child will be supported as they learn empathy, and how to share and interact with others. Staff will pay close attention as your child develops key motor and physical skills. Your child will enjoy creative activities and messy play, and be guided to share books and stories, nursery rhymes and action songs in this bright, airy space. Little beds are provided for children in Foxes and Badger Rooms who need a nap, and there’s a separate area for nappy changes and toilet training nearby. In the easy-access outdoor play area, they can play on the bikes, dig, splash in puddles – or take time out and observe their friends. The Pre-School rooms are light, bright, spacious environments where your child can really flourish. They’ll make choices about their own activities, and be actively encouraged to share their own ideas about future plans. Imaginative, inspiring play is key, from construction, sand and water activities to pretend play. The book corner, art area and home corner offer space for quiet focus as well as fun stimulation. Every activity is carefully planned to develop independence, social skills and self-confidence – all to help your child gradually prepare for their transition to school. As well as the Forest School, The Elms Day Nursery offers an impressive range of outdoor play environments, including a big grassy space, and three safety-surfaced play areas. Your child will be able to access outdoor areas throughout the day – we wrap up when it’s rainy! Before your child starts at The Elms, we’ll arrange short ‘settling in’ sessions, to help them – and you! - become comfortable and familiar with the environment. And of course you’re welcome to ask us any questions, and to come in for a look around, before you make such an important choice.

Rikki Ashman
5 Star
My daughter is thriving. Its hard to completely trust others with your child but I look forward to her nursery days as much as her. Great staff and activities are always well thought through!
Wednesday 29th June 2022

Leon Whitmore
1 Star
What a horrible nursery.
Friday 12th August 2022

Heather Katsonga-Woodward
5 Star
Great staff, professional nursery managers. My daughter attended Elms from the day after she turned 1 until she was the right age to move to the same school as her elder brother. As is normal, she cried when dropped and collected for the first few weeks but by week 6 she was leaping into the arms of her carers at Elms. Emma in the Squirrel was my complete favourite because I always felt she loved my daughter as though she were her own and as such they had a fantastic bond. That kind of care made it so easy for me to go to work every day. Whenever I dealt with the nursery managers regarding admin issues, they were responsive, reasonable and accomodating. I definitely recommend Elms nursery.
Tuesday 13th August 2019