Our ethos
At Sparkling Angels and Little Learners Nursery, we believe that every child is a unique and precious individual, deserving of a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment that encourages curiosity, growth, and joy.
Our ethos is rooted in respect, compassion, and a commitment to safeguarding each child’s wellbeing.
Our team of dedicated educators provides a safe, supportive space where children can freely explore, express themselves, and develop confidence in their abilities.
Through play-based learning, we foster creativity, empathy, and resilience, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and positive relationships. We are committed to working closely with families, honoring their trust and partnering with them to support their child’s journey.
At Sparkling Angels, we aim to spark a love for learning, a sense of belonging, and a joy that shines brightly within each child, guiding them toward a bright and promising future.
Our Approach to Learning
Play-Based and Child-Led
We believe children learn best through play and self-directed exploration. Our skilled educators guide activities based on each child’s interests, creating a joyful, stimulating environment where children feel encouraged to try new things.
A Strong Foundation in Safeguarding
The wellbeing of every child is our top priority. Our staff is fully trained in safeguarding policies and practices, ensuring a secure and caring space for children to learn and grow.
Partnership with Families
We believe learning extends beyond the nursery. Our team values strong communication with families, partnering to support each child’s unique development journey. We provide regular updates, open communication, and encourage family involvement in the learning process.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to nurture the natural curiosity and individuality of every child. We offer a balanced, play-based learning experience that encourages exploration, creativity, and foundational skills for lifelong learning. Aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, our curriculum focuses on the holistic development of each child, ensuring they thrive across a wide range of areas.
7 Key Areas of learning
Personal, Social, and Emotional Development
We foster a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure, valued, and confident. Our approach encourages positive relationships, respect, empathy, and a sense of independence, empowering each child to feel comfortable exploring new experiences and expressing themselves.
Communication and Language
Language is the foundation of learning and social connection. Through storytelling, songs, and interactive play, we enrich children’s vocabulary and listening skills, supporting them in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and ideas confidently.
Physical Development
Movement is essential to healthy growth. Our curriculum includes daily physical activities that strengthen coordination, motor skills, and physical confidence. We provide plenty of outdoor play opportunities, encouraging children to enjoy active, healthy lifestyles.
Literacy
We encourage a love for reading and storytelling from an early age. Our interactive literacy activities introduce children to letters, sounds, and basic reading skills in an engaging, playful manner. Books, storytelling, and early writing exercises help lay the groundwork for reading and writing.
Mathematics
We make early math engaging by integrating numbers, patterns, and problem-solving into everyday activities. Through games, counting, and hands-on exploration, children learn about numbers, shapes, measurements, and basic mathematical concepts.
Understanding the World
Children are natural explorers! We nurture their curiosity about the world through nature walks, science experiments, and cultural activities. Our curriculum encourages them to observe, ask questions, and develop an appreciation for the world and diverse communities.
Expressive Arts and Design
Creativity is at the heart of learning at our nursery. We inspire children to express themselves through art, music, role-play, and dance, helping them develop imagination, self-expression, and fine motor skills. Creative projects and hands-on activities allow each child to explore and celebrate their unique ideas.
Developmental outcomes
The developmental outcomes for children from birth to five years cover critical milestones across physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains. These milestones help guide caregivers and educators in supporting and fostering each child’s growth through early learning and play-based activities.
Developmental Outcomes by Age Range (0-5 Years)
0-12 Months (Infancy)
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Physical Development:
Develops control of head and neck, begins to roll over, sits with support, reaches for objects, and starts crawling. Toward the end of this period, some infants may begin to pull themselves up or even take first steps. -
Communication and Language:
Responds to sounds, smiles, coos, and makes simple vocalizations. Begins babbling and recognizes familiar voices, showing early comprehension of basic words like "mama" and "dada." -
Cognitive Development:
Shows curiosity and explores objects with hands and mouth. Begins to recognize familiar faces and shows anticipation (e.g., excitement when seeing a bottle). -
Social and Emotional Development:
Forms strong attachment with primary caregivers, smiles at others, and expresses a range of emotions such as joy and frustration
1-2 Years (Toddler)
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Physical Development:
Walks independently, climbs, and begins running. Develops better hand-eye coordination, can stack blocks, and uses simple tools like spoons. -
Communication and Language:
Expands vocabulary to around 50 words, uses simple two-word phrases, and can follow basic instructions. Enjoys listening to stories and can point to objects when named. -
Cognitive Development:
Engages in problem-solving through trial and error, recognizes themselves in the mirror, and begins to understand object permanence (knowing objects exist even when not visible). -
Social and Emotional Development:
Shows a range of emotions, develops a sense of independence, and may show early signs of empathy, like comforting a crying peer.
2-3 Years (Young Preschooler)
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Physical Development
Becomes more agile, with improved balance and coordination. Runs, jumps, climbs stairs, and begins toilet training. -
Communication and Language:
Forms simple sentences, asks questions, and has a vocabulary of several hundred words. Can follow more complex instructions and enjoys repeating rhymes and songs. -
Cognitive Development:
Begins to engage in pretend play, recognizes shapes, colors, and sizes, and can solve simple puzzles. Understands cause and effect. -
Social and Emotional Development:
Starts to play alongside other children (parallel play) and may begin cooperative play. Shows increased self-awareness and the ability to express preferences.
3-4 Years (Preschooler)
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Physical Development:
Gains strength and control over fine motor skills, able to draw shapes, use scissors, and button clothing. Can throw, catch, and kick a ball with some accuracy. -
Communication and Language:
Forms complex sentences, understands basic grammar, and can engage in simple conversations. Asks many “why” questions and can retell simple stories. -
Cognitive Development:
Shows improved memory, sorts objects by categories, understands counting, and begins recognizing letters and numbers. -
Social and Emotional Development:
Develops friendships, engages in cooperative play, and shows early empathy and sharing behaviors. Begins to manage emotions with guidance and responds to others' feelings.
The developmental outcomes for children from birth to five years cover critical milestones across physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains. These milestones help guide caregivers and educators in supporting and fostering each child’s growth through early learning and play-based activities.
Meet Our Nursery Pet
At Sparkling Angels and Little Learners Nursery, we believe that caring for animals can be a wonderful way for children to learn responsibility, empathy, and compassion. Our beloved nursery pet, Our snail and fish are gentle and friendly pets who brings joy and curiosity to the nursery each day.
Why We Have a Nursery Pet:
- Encourages Empathy: Taking care of them helps children understand the importance of being kind and gentle. They learn how their actions can affect other living beings and develop an appreciation for all creatures.
- Promotes Responsibility: Feeding, cleaning, and taking care of the Pets allows children to experience the basics of responsibility in a hands-on way.
- Enhances Learning: Observing our pet’s habits sparks questions and conversations about animals, life cycles, and nature, creating a wonderful link to our curriculum topics.
- Safety and Hygiene: We ensure all interactions with our pets are safe and hygienic, with close supervision from our staff. Our pet’s area is kept clean, and children wash their hands before and after engaging with the fish or snails to keep everyone safe and healthy. We invite you to come meet our pet and let your little ones share in the joy and learning that our nursery pet brings to Sparkling Angels Nursery!
Meet Our Nursery Pet
At Sparkling Angels and Little Learners Nursery, we believe that caring for animals can be a wonderful way for children to learn responsibility, empathy, and compassion. Our beloved nursery pet, Our snail and fish are gentle and friendly pets who brings joy and curiosity to the nursery each day.
Why We Have a Nursery Pet:
- Encourages Empathy: Taking care of them helps children understand the importance of being kind and gentle. They learn how their actions can affect other living beings and develop an appreciation for all creatures.
- Promotes Responsibility: Feeding, cleaning, and taking care of the Pets allows children to experience the basics of responsibility in a hands-on way.
- Enhances Learning: Observing our pet’s habits sparks questions and conversations about animals, life cycles, and nature, creating a wonderful link to our curriculum topics.
- Safety and Hygiene: We ensure all interactions with our pets are safe and hygienic, with close supervision from our staff. Our pet’s area is kept clean, and children wash their hands before and after engaging with the fish or snails to keep everyone safe and healthy. We invite you to come meet our pet and let your little ones share in the joy and learning that our nursery pet brings to Sparkling Angels Nursery!
Festive Themes and Activities
Latest Theme Overview
Embrace the joy and magic of the winter season and the spirit of Christmas with a vibrant theme that combines fun, creativity, and learning. This theme encourages children to explore winter traditions, engage in festive activities, and celebrate the warmth of community and family during this special time of year.
Winter Wonderland Science
Conduct experiments to explore the properties of ice and snow, such as making snow slime or creating “instant snow” with sodium polyacrylate.
Investigate how crystals form by growing sugar or salt crystals, relating it to the beauty of snowflakes.
Festive Storytime
Share classic holiday stories and winter-themed books that celebrate the season’s values of kindness and giving.
Encourage children to write and illustrate their own winter tales or Christmas stories.
Cultural Celebrations and Traditions
Explore how different cultures celebrate winter holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali.
Invite families to share their traditions, foods, and stories, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for diversity.
Holiday Music and Dance
Organize a winter-themed sing-along featuring classic Christmas songs and winter melodies.
Incorporate movement activities, such as a “Christmas Dance Party,” where children can express themselves through dance.
Harvest Giving Back
Community Service Project- Encourage children to participate in a community service project, such as making cards for local nursing homes or collecting food for a food bank.
Discuss the importance of kindness, giving, and helping those in need during the holiday season.
Winter Baking Extravaganza
Host a baking day- where children can make festive treats like cookies, cupcakes, and hot cocoa.
Teach them simple recipes and the joy of sharing baked goods with friends and family.
Winter Wonderland Science
Conduct experiments to explore the properties of ice and snow, such as making snow slime or creating “instant snow” with sodium polyacrylate.
Investigate how crystals form by growing sugar or salt crystals, relating it to the beauty of snowflakes.
Festive Storytime
Share classic holiday stories and winter-themed books that celebrate the season’s values of kindness and giving.
Encourage children to write and illustrate their own winter tales or Christmas stories.
Cultural Celebrations and Traditions
Explore how different cultures celebrate winter holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali.
Invite families to share their traditions, foods, and stories, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for diversity.
Holiday Music and Dance
Organize a winter-themed sing-along featuring classic Christmas songs and winter melodies.
Incorporate movement activities, such as a “Christmas Dance Party,” where children can express themselves through dance.
Harvest Giving Back
Community Service Project- Encourage children to participate in a community service project, such as making cards for local nursing homes or collecting food for a food bank.
Discuss the importance of kindness, giving, and helping those in need during the holiday season.
Winter Baking Extravaganza
Host a baking day- where children can make festive treats like cookies, cupcakes, and hot cocoa.
Teach them simple recipes and the joy of sharing baked goods with friends and family.