Welcome to our Toddler Room for children aged 2–3 Years
A Gentle Start to Nursery Life
Our Toddler Room provides a small, nurturing environment where children aged 2 to 3 take their first steps into nursery life.
We understand that this can be a big transition, so we focus on creating a space where children feel safe, secure and quickly at home.
With small group sizes and consistent staff, strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
we focus on creating an environement where children feel quickly at home
A Typical Day in our Toddler Room
Each day is structured to feel familiar and reassuring, while offering plenty of opportunities to explore and play.
- A warm welcome from your child’s key worker
- Free play to explore toys and activities at their own pace
- A morning specialist session such as outdoor learning, music, dance or baking
- A home cooked lunch every day
- Outdoor play and fresh air
- Rest or nap time as needed
- Group time with simple circle activities
- Calm, settled end to the day
We follow each child’s individual routines wherever possible, particularly around rest and comfort.
Learning Through Play
At this stage, children learn best through hands-on experiences.
We encourage:
- Exploration and curiosity
- Early communication and language
- Social interaction and sharing
- Physical development through movement and play
Children are free to get involved, get messy and enjoy learning in a natural and engaging way.
children are free to get involved, get messy and enjoy learning.
Building Confidence and Independence
We gently support children to:
- Separate confidently from parents
- Form relationships with others
- Begin to communicate their needs
- Develop independence in simple daily routines
Every achievement is celebrated, helping children grow in confidence day by day.
A Close Partnership with Parents
We work closely with families to ensure each child feels supported.
- Daily updates through our online platform
- Personal handovers with your child’s key worker
- A settling-in process tailored to your child
Our aim is to make both children and parents feel comfortable, informed and reassured.
“i can not rate rgs dodderhill nursery highly enough. our daughter is absolutely thriving there. she runs into nursery every morning happily, all of the staff are attentive and know each child personally.” – current parent review on daynurseries
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