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Review for Merryvale Day Nursery, Halesowen, West Midlands
As a first time mom, I was very nervous about sending my daughter to a nursery but Merryvale really helped during that transitional period. She started at 13 months old and I was given regular updates and pictures which really put my mind at ease. Fast forward 7 months, my daughter is thriving, hitting all her milestones, and enjoys her time...Read Full Review
Review for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School, Chertsey, Surrey
Rainbow nursery is such a beautiful place and our son absolutely loves it there. The grounds are amazing and there's so much to do outside including visiting all the animals. Inside the babies and wobblers room are so engaging and there is so much to do and learn. Big thumbs up from our son when it comes to the food. He loves it! But the biggest...Read Full Review
Review for Paper Moon Day Nursery - Boultham Park, Lincoln
A lovely nursery, our children always leave smiling at the end of the day! The staff are very helpful and take good care of the children in a nice safe and secure environment. Regular updates are provided throughout the day via a app, including what the children have achieved that day with pictures, food they've eaten, nappie changes and sleep...Read Full Review
Review for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School, Chertsey, Surrey
Amazing nursery, amazing facilities, friendly and caring staff - and a farm! Our two daughters have had the best time at nursery here - the experience they have had has really set them up for school. Thank you.Read Full Review
Review for Rainbow Day Nursery & Pre-School, Chertsey, Surrey
My son started here aged 1, and he has loved it. Staff are caring, organised and enjoy working here. I was worried about how my son would be away from me, but the nursery had a well-planned induction periodical and he settled well, and now loves going every morning. Communication from the nursery is clear and timely. Meals are varied and cater to...Read Full Review
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Day Nurseries
Day nurseries are settings that provide childcare and early years education to children up to five years old. They support children to grow and develop using different approaches to childcare and teaching, however learning through play is central in all settings.
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Nursery schools have a trained teacher or headteacher in charge and provide more structured, educational activities than a day nursery. Although children also learn through play, there is a strong focus on preparing children for the transition to primary school.
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View our comprehensive nursery advice section, with the latest information on funding childcare, starting nursery, types of early childhood education, special educational needs and disabilities, covid advice, early years development and early years learning. A few of our most popular articles are shown below.
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Types of early years settings
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Finding a nursery
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Settling your child into nursery
Leaving your child at nursery for the first time can be difficult for many parents, causing distress and anxiety to both parent and child.
What your child will learn and do at nursery
Every early years setting follows an early years curriculum to help ensure your child reaches the right milestones for their age.
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