Last Friday, 12th January, we visited our Kids 1st Hexham nursery. Just like all Kids 1st nurseries, Hexham's has been designed with a fresh and homely feel to ensure each child can experience inspiring educational activities indoors and outdoors. Providing children with exciting opportunities to explore, have fun and learn in a safe and secure environment, Kids 1st Hexham was a great experience. Read about our experience on this blog post.
This Monday, 8th January, we payed a visit to Kids 1st QE nursery. We were greeted by the nicest staff and did a guided tour through the different rooms. The nursery was immaculately clean, and shined with a bright atmosphere. We joined in on a dance class, and had loads of fun with the children. Read more on this blog post.
Young children need the opportunity to use their whole body and develop their gross motor skills. It's only when they have mastered these that they will be able to control their fine motor skills, such as using a knife and fork or holding a pencil! Many of the fundamental tasks that children must achieve, such as exploring, risk-taking, fine and gross motor development and the absorption of vast amounts of basic knowledge, can be most effectively learned though outdoor play. Read more on this blog post!
On the 29th November we visited Kids 1st Sunderland to spend time with the children, taking lots of pictures and playing in the snow! The nursery's atmosphere is very inviting, and staff have an excellent understanding of how children learn. Check out this adorable post with lots of pictures from the nursery and the snow!
We visited Kids 1st Durham on Monday, 27th November. The nursery shines with an inviting atmosphere, modern looking building, creative art on the walls and staircase, providing an exciting and stimulating environment for children. We couldn't leave without playing with the children of course, taking a few photographs of on the way. This blog post is a must!
Some parents get confused about the differences between a day nursery and a preschool. The truth is there are a lot of different child care establishments; it’s easy to assume that they all mean, or offer, the same thing. In this post, we’ll be discussing the important differences between pre-schools and day nurseries, in an attempt to make the daunting – and understandably emotional – process of registering your child or baby less more of an informed one. The good news? At Kids 1st we offer both! Read more about it on this blog post.
