Our babies had the best time at soft play

From crawling and climbing to giggles and exploring, it was a day full of fun and discovery. Outings like these are a special part of life at Ambourne – giving little ones the chance to build confidence, develop new skills, and make happy memories beyond the nursery walls.

We received this lovely message after our Forest School outing last week and it made our day! It’s always special when someone takes the time to share what they’ve seen – and even more special when it reflects the passion and care our team puts in every day!

Tracing, concentrating… and a whole lot of little smiles! Our kindergarten children have been working with Montessori inset shapes – a fun way to build grip strength, precision and all the early skills they’ll need for handwriting. Learning through play at its best!

Sounding things out in preschool

During our sounds and letters activity, the children worked on identifying the starting sound of different words – an important step in early phonics and reading development!

From tree to table! Our preschoolers picked fresh apples from our very own garden, then rolled up their sleeves to bake a delicious apple cake. Along the way, they learned where their food comes from and practised important skills like counting, measuring, and weighing. A tasty lesson in maths, nature, and teamwork!

Our Kindergarten and Preschool children enjoyed a fun round of golf during our Sport4Kids session! These activities are a great way to build coordination and focus – all while having a brilliant time with friends!

Last week at Ambourne, our preschoolers dove into a fun sensory activity – exploring different textures and building independence through hands-on play. Plus, they practiced teamwork by helping with clean-up afterward!

Join us in wishing a big happy birthday to our lovely Faustina!

She’s such a valued part of our Ambourne team, and we hope she’s having the most wonderful day filled with love, laughter, and a slice (or two!) of cake.

Play dough fun at Ambourne House!

While it may look like just squishing and rolling, play dough is actually brilliant for building strength in little hands, encouraging creativity, and developing fine motor skills.

Our preschoolers have been exploring Montessori-style grooved letter tiles – a hands-on way to build muscle memory, practice letter formation, and grow confidence with early literacy! Tracing the letters into sand afterwards helps strengthen fine motor skills, while making learning playful and engaging

It’s Testimonial Tuesday – and we couldn’t resist sharing this kind message from one of our lovely nursery families!

Kicking off our week with double the celebrations as we announce our July Staff of the Month! We’re thrilled to recognise four incredible team members for going above and beyond.

Piper and Roxie have settled so beautifully into our babies and toddlers room – always bringing positivity. Upstairs, Tegan has stepped up with confidence and care, while Mary’s calm and nurturing presence has been a real gift to the team

Thank you all for the energy, warmth and dedication you bring every single day!

Rise and shine! There’s something special about starting the day your own way – and at Ambourne, that means choosing your favourite cereal and serving yourself. It’s a simple moment, but one that builds independence, confidence and decision-making skills.

A little trip to the park turned into a big opportunity to learn about the environment at Ambourne House! Our toddlers (with a little help from grown-ups!) noticed rubbish around the park and talked about how we can help keep our world clean! It’s never too early to plant the seeds of care and respect for the planet.

This week, some of our children from Ambourne House visited the local nursing home for colouring and company

It was a lovely way for the children to spend time in a new environment, meet new people, and feel part of the wider community! We love finding gentle ways to connect generations

What’s the difference between a lake and a bay? Last week at Ambourne House, our curious explorers dove into physical geography – learning all about landforms like rivers, lakes, bays and more. Through hands-on activities, we’re helping children build a deeper understanding of the world around them – one landform at a time!

Our globetrotters ventured out to Westonbirt Arboretum this week to follow the Stick Man trail!

From learning about nests and wildlife to wandering through a magical forest, it was a day full of curiosity and adventure. The trail is packed with fun, hands-on activities inspired by the much-loved story – perfect for sparking imaginations and learning through play in nature.

A warm welcome to Roxie, who has recently joined our Ambourne family!

You may have already spotted her around the nursery – we’re so happy to have her with us.

Please join us in giving her a warm Ambourne welcome!

Mix, pour, squish – repeat! Our babies love getting hands-on with salt dough, building up their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through simple, sensory fun.

It’s all part of how we nurture curious minds and confident little hands at Ambourne.

At Ambourne, we love encouraging hands-on discovery – and our mystery bag activity is a perfect example. Using their stereognostic sense (the ability to identify objects by touch alone), children explore different 3D shapes, building spatial awareness, concentration, and confidence – all through play.