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Butterfly Rooms

Our Butterfly children are encouraged to be independent through their experiences and imagination, they independently investigate their surroundings, plan their own activities and self-serve during mealtimes. Children of this age have wonderful imaginations and need to express themselves freely. That is why we have created an environment with a wide and varied range of resources and activities for your child.

Through the learning of new skills, you will notice your child develop confidence in their own abilities and become increasingly independent. Our butterfly children demonstrate their understanding and develop their confidence to speak in a small group as they contribute to discussions.

Children who are toilet training are encouraged in a positive manner making it a fun and exciting experience for children as they become more independent. During toilet training we mirror what is being practised at home and support parents throughout.

 2 – 3 Years

Supporting your child

Our approach to childcare involves promoting the development of both fine and gross motor skills through sensory exploration and edible play. We utilise various tools and activities to encourage independent movement around the room, which in turn helps to build core muscle strength.

Butterfly children are supported in the growth of fine and gross motor skills through variety of indoor and outdoor activities to support movement independently to build on core muscle strength.

Your child will have a range of opportunities to run about in fresh air to develop their larger muscles. Your child will learn to build strength in hands and wrists children need to practice squeezing, pinching, and twisting, as well as their hand-eye coordination – they need to train not only their bodies but the links between body and brain.

Your child will be provided with tricycles, scooters, and large balls to promote larger movements freely.

Staff provide an enriched language environment, where they will engage with children in high quality language interactions emphasising on open ended questions. To introduce discussions on feelings and behaviours whilst giving your child time and support to process and share. To introduce a more developed role-play experiences where children can develop their imagination and narrative skills.
Staff will aid children to form positive relationships with other children and develop respect for others, to promote social skills and learn how to manage their feelings; to understand appropriate behaviour and have confidence when selecting their own activities. All butterfly children will be supported and encouraged with self-serve and feeding, self-dressing, hygiene, and toileting
We provide a number rich environment; children have the opportunity to develop their counting skills, understanding numbers, quantity and shapes through singing time, and adult led activities.
We guide children to make sense of their world and their community through opportunities to explore their environment, observe their surroundings and find out about people who help us. Children are encouraged to discuss home life and experiences.
Children have access to a wide range of books, nursery rhymes, music and mark making opportunities throughout their sessions
Your child will begin to play interactively with their peers, where you will see an explosion in their pretend play. This builds on your child’s language, thinking and social skills when children take on roles and develop their own ideas and stories

Our Butterfly Rooms

Our approach to childcare involves promoting the development of both fine and gross motor skills through sensory exploration and edible play. We utilize various tools and activities to encourage independent movement around the room, which in turn helps to build core muscle strength.

Characteristics of Effective Learning

At Ashfield Nursery, we recognize the crucial role that effective learning plays in a child’s development, even at a young age. To learn more about the key characteristics of effective learning, please click here….

What People Say

“Deciding this was where Anya would come turned out to be the best decision i could make. From 9 months old to starting school she has been cared and nurtured every step of the way.
Ashleigh
“Thank you all so much for everything you have done for Lucia she has loved her time at Ashfield Nursery and I couldn’t have been going to work feeling any more at ease than I have.”
John Borthwick
“Thank you Ashfield nursery for helping Alfie create such amazing lifelong friendships!!”
Shelly Stonehouse‎
“I just wanted to send a massive thank you to all the staff working with Lennon. He has a so blown me away with his colours, shapes and doing well with numbers. He has had us entertained us with the songs, and I’ve loved seeing what he has been up to through tapestry so that’s for that too. Thanks, Amanda”
“We’d like to say Thank you for all your hard work and effort in helping Eva achieve everything she is today, it’s clear that you all have given your best and more everyday Eva has been with you.”
“Thank you all so much for everything you have done for Lily. No words could come close, you have done so much for us. You have all looked after Lily as if she was your own. We don’t know what we will do without you. You have no idea how much you all mean to us. We will never forget the love you have all shown us”
Thank you for all you have done for Charlotte over the time she's been with you since she just turned 1! Where have all those years gone! You are all amazing and have the children at the heart of everything you do. We will miss you all 😘 xx
Michelle
well done 👏to all involved with the amazing work you've done for me and my Granddaughter Everleigh she has learnt unbelievable stuff n words i don't even no lol thank u all for Everything ul all be a big miss
Margret

Our latest Ofsted Reports

Ashfield Hospital Nursery Rated Good

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Stanhope Nursery Rated Good

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