Bumblebees

Welcome to a Day in the Life of the Bumblebees (0–2 Years)

At Brookside, we understand how important these early years are for your child’s development. Our Baby Team is dedicated to working closely with you to ensure the transition from home to nursery is as smooth and comforting as possible.

Each child is allocated a key person who builds a strong, trusting relationship with your family. They will take time to understand your child’s individual routine and preferences, helping your little one feel safe, relaxed, and settled in their new environment.

We value the routines you have at home and aim to mirror these in nursery. Your key person will keep in close communication with you, adapting routines when needed and ensuring you feel fully informed throughout the settling-in process.

Our caring staff provide a warm, nurturing space filled with opportunities for early communication, physical development, and personal, social and emotional growth.

During these early years, children grow and change rapidly. With this wonderful stage of development comes the desire to move, explore, and make sense of the world. Even before children speak their first words, they are already absorbing language, listening closely, enjoying conversation, and showing excitement as they share their discoveries with others.

Our Daily Routine

Flexible to meet each child’s individual needs.

7:30am – Nursery opens and breakfast.
Morning – Hello time, focused activities (sensory play, stories, creativity), snack café, and free exploration.
11:30am – Group time (stories, singing, Wake & Shake).
12:00pm – Lunch.
Afternoon – Naps based on individual routines, quiet play, and afternoon snack.
3:00pm onwards – Mixed play with friends across rooms, self‑chosen and adult‑led activities.
4:00pm – Teatime.
Late afternoon – Calm end‑of‑day play across nursery areas until closing.

Progression Milestones

To support each child’s learning journey, we use our Progression Milestones alongside the EYFS curriculum. These milestones help us understand where your child is in their development, celebrate what they can already do, and plan meaningful next steps.

They give our team a clear picture of each child’s progress, ensuring learning is tailored, responsive, and developmentally appropriate. Parents can also view each room’s overview to see how learning develops across the ages.