An open letter to the new school parents
Dear Little Houghton Day Nursery Parents So, your little one is off to ‘big’ school this year. Your baby who has only been on this world for a measly 4 years. The one you have nurtured, cared for, fed in
What to expect from your child
When we assess and track the children’s development at Little Houghton Day Nursery, we use government guidelines known as Development Matters. They are basically a collection of milestones which little ones can be expected to reach eg a baby of
Orange Yoghurt Cake recipe
Orange yoghurt cake This recipe is something unique and different but it is delicious and loved by the children! For a standard sized cake Ingredients 75 g salted butter, at room temperature (Dairy) 175 g caster sugar 225 g self-raising flour (Gluten) 3
Moroccan Stew Recipe
Moroccan chicken stew This recipe has turned out to be a favourite at the nursery thanks to our fabulous chef Sarah Middlebrook. We can always rely on her to provide the children with a meal they will love! Ingredients for
World Book Day at Little Houghton Day Nursery
At Little Houghton Day Nursery, we always enjoy celebrating World Book Day every year. It is the world’s biggest campaign to provide every child and young person in the country with a book of their own. It is great fun
30 hours free childcare
At Little Houghton Day Nursery we offer the extended funded scheme which provides three and four-year-olds with additional hours each week. Starting from the term after they turn three years old, all children are entitled to 570 hours of free
How much sleep does my baby need?
At Little Houghton Day Nursery, we are often asked how we manage to get a clutch of tired babies and toddlers to sleep at nursery, when parents may struggle to get their little one to sleep at home. Of course,
How on earth do you choose a school?! – by manager, Heather Clark
Lots of our parents have been asking me for some advice on school applications for our pre-schoolers. My eldest has just started Primary school this year so I thought it would be worth me writing a little guide using my
Loose Parts play at Little Houghton Day Nursery – by manager, Heather Clark
‘He’s had more fun with the box!’ Isn’t it ironic how we can spend months planning the perfect present for our child’s birthday but when it comes around to it, they have more fun with the box? Well we have
Preparing your little one for Primary School
Before your child starts primary school, we share our observations and assessments with your child’s new teacher so that they can continue where we left off. If your child is able to recognise the letters of their name by the