Early Learning Options 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Rocking Horse Nursery

We’re going on a bear hunt… To celebrate World Book Day, the children went on their very own bear hunt, inspired by the best- selling book by Michael Rosen. They enjoyed walking through various different environments while retelling the story – a story loved by generations. The Rocking Horse Nursery is Newbury’s most advanced childcare option, housed in a purpose-built specialist facility, the team care for children from birth to school age. They have six age-related playrooms for the children to enjoy as they progress through the nursery. The beauty of being purpose- built has meant the children can benefit from the nursery’s own library, which is packed with fiction and non-fiction books, the sensory room and unique mini- kitchen for all the budding chefs. Staff are all highly experienced and receive on-going training to ensure they offer the best possible care for all the children. Places are limited and there is a waiting list open for future places. If you are pregnant or have a small baby and are considering your childcare options please do get in touch – the team would love to show you the fantastic facilities. Visit www.rockinghorsenew- bury.co.uk, email info@rockinghorsenewbury.co.uk or call (01635) 48969.

SPRING at the Rocking Horse Nursery Where has the year gone? It’s been a busy start to the year at the Rocking Horse Nursery with so many fun activities for the children and investment in the facilities. The year started creatively with some amazing pieces of artwork produced when the children tried marbling. Once the paper was marbled they created planets for the space- themed role play area for the children in Tidal Bay. Chinese New Year Recent research has shown that mixing young and old is beneficial for both generations. Elder people love the energy, naivety and fun-loving nature of children, while children benefit from the attention and caring nature of those older than them. To celebrate Chinese New Year a group of children went to visit the residents at Gracewell of Newbury to share their dragon dance. The children were amazingly brave and all confidently introduced themselves and gave their ages. Their audience were enthralled by the performance and commented on how happy and polite they were. All Aboard! One of the many benefits of the Rocking Horse Nursery is its proximity to the train station at the Racecourse.

With the children heading out into the garden in all weather they often hear and see the trains passing. Taking inspiration from the train passing, the children formed their own train in the play racetrack and the nursery

has now installed a stunning wooden train in the under twos garden. Ahoy there! The garden at the Rocking Horse is always a busy focus for the children and staff at the nursery. Since the nursery opened they

have invested in sun shelters, sand pits and mud kitchens, among other things. This year they have gone big – their very own boat has landed. Back in February, the children loved watching the progress of the development and soon found

themselves making their own ‘big holes’ with the diggers in the mud kitchens. The boat is a massive hit and they are looking forward to the summer months when they can really enjoy the rejuvenated garden spaces.

Your most advanced childcare option Exceptional day care for children from birth – 5 years All in the beautiful and unique setting of Newbury Racecourse

• Highly experienced staff • Video entry system • Sensory room

• Six age-related play rooms • Secure gardens • Library

• Unique children’s kitchen • Free car parking

rockinghorsenewbury.co.uk For more information visit our website or call us on 01635 48969

LIMITED PLACES!