A bit about the room...

Our Tulips Room providers a safe, secure and homely environment for our youngest children, offering nurturing care and exciting opportunities to learn, play and explore from as young as five weeks through to 18 months. 

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Situated in a separate area of the nursery building, Tulips has been designed to meet the changing needs of babies and young toddlers as they grow and develop. The room can accommodate up to 12 children, with a staffing ratio of one member of staff to every three children, ensuring each child receives individual attention, care and support. The area also benefits from its own dedicated baby ballpond, providing additional opportunities for sensory exploration, physical development and fun.

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Every child is allocated their own Key Person, who takes responsibility for helping them settle, building close relationships with parents and carers, and monitoring and recording their developmental progress through individual learning profiles. We understand the importance of consistency and familiar routines, particularly during the early years, and strive to create a warm and reassuring environment where every child feels safe and secure.

Play is central to how babies and young children learn. Our activities, toys and equipment are carefully selected and regularly rotated to provide age-appropriate stimulation and support each child's individual stage of development. Children enjoy a variety of sensory experiences, including jelly, pasta, painting, crayoning, water and sand play, alongside regular opportunities to explore our well-equipped Sensory Room and baby ballpond.

Everyday routines, such as feeding and nappy changing, are also valuable opportunities for one-to-one interaction, communication and learning. As children grow, we encourage emerging independence through opportunities to feed themselves, develop their fine motor skills, use feeder cups and begin exploring early self-care skills. We also support children as they become ready for the next steps in their personal development, including early potty-training experiences.

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Our curriculum is planned in line with the seven areas of learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with particular emphasis on the Four Prime Areas. Children enjoy a mixture of child-initiated and adult-led experiences, including sensory play, creative activities, stories, songs and opportunities to explore the world around them. All experiences are adapted to suit each child's age, interests and stage of development.

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Outdoor play is an important part of our daily routine, providing opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and explore their surroundings. In good weather, we enjoy regular walks and outings into the local community, including visits to the nearby park and library for story times and music sessions.

We believe that strong partnerships with parents are essential to providing the best possible care and learning experiences. Parents are kept informed of their child's daily activities, experiences and progress through daily diaries, observations and photographs. Key Persons regularly review developmental milestones, identify next steps and share updates with families. We actively encourage parents to contribute their own observations, feedback and experiences, ensuring they remain an important part of their child's learning journey.