Early Years News & Articles by Little Acorns Nursery, Padiham

If you’re a parent of a child under five, consider following Little Acorns Nursery on our social media channels and here on our blog. As well as showcasing some of the activities and events at our Padiham nursery, we’ll also publicise useful and informative guides, articles and advice about parenting, early years learning and development, and everything to do with childcare. For example, we may publish guides explaining eligibility rules for the various Government-funded schemes for free childcare, or discuss the findings of important studies into the education of under-fives. We may show images from trips the children have been on, or highlight a fun and educational activity that children under five can take part in at home. These are just a few examples, so do follow us if you’d like to be kept better informed. Details follow…

31 March 2023/by Mark

Childcare, Children, Nursery, Nursery News, Padiham, Pre-School, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Under-fives

Little Acorns Nursery Receives a Message from King Charles III

Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in September, children at Little Acorns Nursery, Padiham, began to create their own pictures showcasing their interpretation of her as their monarch. The result was a beautiful collection of images that were at times quirky and always charming, creative and unique. Many were also rather touching, given the subject matter and circumstances. So much so, in fact, that once complete, staff at Little Acorns decided to send them, on behalf of the children, to the Royal Family. So, off they went, packaged up with a covering note passing on sincere condolences to the Royal Family from both staff and children at the nursery.

Then, in early February, to our surprise and absolute delight, we received correspondence notably featuring a postmark from Buckingham Palace and a Royal crest. It was addressed to the children and staff at Little Acorns Nursery, Padiham. Inside was a beautiful and heartfelt reply card and message, sent by none other than…

22 February 2023/by Mark

Babies, Childcare, Children, Early Years Education, Education, Nurseries, Nursery, Padiham, Pre-School, Pre-Schools, Preschoolers, Preschools, Toddlers, Under-fives

The Benefits of Nursery & Pre-School to Under-5s

A good nursery or pre-school is so much more than just a crèche, playgroup, kindergarten or childminding service. A nursery like ours encompasses all those things but, in addition, will enrich a child’s life in a myriad of profound and positive ways. In essence, it will give them the opportunity to become the very best version of themselves, with all the tools to absolutely thrive as they move forwards to school and even later into adulthood. Today, we take a look at just a few of the many benefits of sending a child to nursery or pre-school and how it sets optimised foundations for them and their place in the world, even impacting them positively into adulthood …

31 January 2023/by Mark

Childcare, Childcare Funding, Early Years Education, Lancashire, Nurseries, Nursery, Padiham, Pre-School, Pre-Schools, Preschoolers, Preschools

Free Childcare for 3- & 4-Year-Olds (Quick Guide)

If you live in England and have a child aged 3 or 4, this article is for you. Did you know that your child is entitled to free childcare each week? In fact, virtually all children aged 3 or 4 that live in England can get an impressive 570 hours of free childcare each year. Some can even get twice that amount of funded childcare hours. Today we’ll go through what’s available – totally free of charge – and the rules around eligibility.

For 3- and 4-year-olds, there are two main childcare funding schemes …

28 December 2022/by Mark

Activities for Children, Babies, BB12, Childcare, Children, Early Years Education, Hygge, Lancashire, Nurseries, Nursery, Padiham, Pre-School, Pre-Schools, Preschoolers, Preschools, Toddlers, Under-fives

Hygge is Coming to Little Acorns Nursery, Padiham

One of the exciting new initiatives that we have planned for Little Acorns nursery, Padiham, is to make it a Hygge setting. In today’s post, we explain what Hygge means and how it will benefit the setting, especially the children. Once the Hygge initiative has been fully adopted, it will positively transform the whole feel of the nursery and benefit everyone. Introducing Hygge is exciting and the children are going to love it! To be truthful, we can’t wait to get started!

First, though … what is Hygge and how do you even say the word? …

29 November 2022/by Mark

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Little Acorns Nursery Receives a Message from King Charles III

The Benefits of Nursery & Pre-School to Under-5s

Free Childcare for 3- & 4-Year-Olds (Quick Guide)

Hygge is Coming to Little Acorns Nursery, Padiham

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