Ducklings Nursery

17/03/2026

⭐ Available places for Summer Term ⭐

There are still spaces at Nursery for children over summer term across all of our days and sessions.

If you are using childcare funding, you will need to have your registration form and code back to us before 31st March 2026. Your next chance for your child to join Nursery after this is 1st September as government funding is issued termly.

If you are interested, would like a tour or require anymore information please don't hesitate to contact our manager Emily on 0121 308 0456 or drop us an email at [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you soon! 🦆

16/03/2026

🌼 What a wonderful Mother’s Day Stay & Play! 🌼

We had such a fantastic afternoon last Friday welcoming our lovely families into nursery for a session filled with creating, crafting, and celebrating the special people in our children’s lives. It’s always a joy to open our doors and share a little glimpse of the magic that happens here every day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable event.

We hope you all enjoyed a beautiful and love-filled Mothering Sunday

06/03/2026

📖 World Book Day 2026 📖

We had a truly wonderful World Book Day, celebrating our shared love for our favourite books and characters. The children really got involved, enjoying a variety of lovely activities. It was heartwarming to see them creating their own stories during group times, letting their imaginations soar.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate! It was a delightful day, and we hope the children had as much fun as we did! 📚📖

13/02/2026

🌸 Valentine’s Stay & Play – What a Lovely Afternoon 🌸

We had such a wonderful time welcoming our lovely parents into nursery today for our Valentine’s Stay & Play! 💗
It was heart‑warming to see families engaging so naturally in the activities, chatting, creating, and exploring alongside the children. The room was full of smiles, laughter, and little moments of connection exactly what we hoped for on a day all about love and togetherness.

We are so proud of our children for how confidently and enthusiastically they took part. Their engagement, creativity, and excitement made the afternoon truly special. Watching them share their learning with you all was a joy to see.

Thank you to every parent who joined us — your presence means so much. We love having you in, and we can’t wait for the next one! ❤️

06/02/2026

🌟 Clay… on the floor?! Yes please! 🌟
Today we gave the children a huge, floor‑level clay invitation — and they absolutely dove into it! Little hands, little feet, whole bodies… all exploring, squishing, stamping and sliding with pure joy.

✨ Why we love floor‑clay play:

Big movements = strong bodies
Squishing + squeezing = strong little hands
Messy textures = brilliant sensory learning
Open‑ended play = big imagination
And best of all… SO much fun!

The laughter, the concentration, the creativity — they didn’t want it to end! 💛
Messy play + curious children = magic. ✨

27/01/2026

🌿 Learning About Our Friends at Mercia Grange Care Home 🌿

We had a lovely visit from Rachel at Mercia Grange today! The children were excited to see her again and learn more about our resident friends.

Rachel spoke to the children about dementia in a gentle, child‑friendly way and showed photos of the cinema room, sensory room and other spaces at Mercia Grange — which caused lots of excitement!

She also shared 'The Dementia Garden' story and used Bluey’s Janet and Rita to help the children understand even more. Before leaving, she gifted us colouring sheets, which kept everyone busy all afternoon as they chatted about their own visits and how we can be kind friends to the residents.

We can’t wait to start visiting Mercia Grange again soon 💛🌼

23/01/2026

🧱✨ Teamwork & Construction in Early Years! ✨🧱

This week our focus has been all about habitats, and the children have been busy working together to build safe, cosy homes for different animals. From planning and sharing ideas to problem‑solving and creating, they showed amazing teamwork and creativity.

We’re so proud of their imagination and collaboration! 🐾💛

14/01/2026

🖐 Why Fine Motor Skills Matter for Early Learning 🖐

Did you know that developing fine motor skills is a key step in helping children recognising and forming letters and numbers? ✏️🔢

Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers. Activities like threading beads, using tweezers, or playing with playdough strengthen these muscles, making it easier for children to hold a pencil, form letters, and write numbers confidently.

When children have strong fine motor control, they can:
✅ Grip pencils correctly
✅ Trace and write letters and numbers
✅ Build the foundation for reading and math success

At Ducklings Nursery, we make learning fun by incorporating hands-on activities that boost these essential skills every day! 🌟

💡 Tip for Parents: Encourage your child to practice at home with simple tasks like buttoning clothes, cutting paper, or drawing shapes.

Together, we can help little hands do big things! 💛

09/01/2026

⚠️ Setting Closed Today - Friday 9th January 2026 ⚠️

Due to the weather conditions following Storm Goretti, we have made the decision to close Ducklings today for the safety of our children, families, and staff.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe 💛

The Ducklings Team🦆

25/12/2025

15/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Stay & Play Fun! ✨🎄

A HUGE thank you to all the amazing families who joined us for our Christmas Craft Stay & Play last week! 🌟 We had such a fantastic time getting creative together, making festive decorations, exploring sparkly textures, and sharing lots of laughter.

These activities weren’t just fun, they were full of learning too! 🖍️
✅ Fine motor skills through cutting, sticking & painting
✅ Creativity & self-expression as children designed their own festive crafts
✅ Language & social skills while chatting, sharing ideas & working together

It was wonderful to see so much teamwork and festive cheer in the room! ❤️ Thank you for making it such a special event. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more learning and fun in the New Year! 🎉

11/12/2025

🎄 At Ducklings, we are proud to nurture our children through a set of core values that guide everything we do.

✨ Today, our focus has been on Inspire: creating delight. This is seeking joy in every moment of learning. We aim to inspire laughter 😊, spark curiosity 🔍, and foster a lifelong love of learning through shared experiences and thoughtfully chosen resources.
The children have been full of excitement as they explored our festive Christmas crafts 🎨. Using their imagination 💡 and teamwork 🤝, they have created beautiful pieces while experimenting with a variety of materials.

This seasonal theme has provided wonderful opportunities to weave in key learning experiences. For example, we’ve used presents 🎁 to help children identify different shapes 🔺🔵 and encouraged them to design their own cards and ornaments, supporting the development of essential fine motor skills 🖐️.

It’s been a day filled with creativity, collaboration, and joy 🌟, as we continue to inspire and delight every child in their learning journey.