The Nest 2

The Nest 2 is the next step in our youngest children’s Little Leopards journey. 

Still wonderfully homely and nurturing, the environment has been designed for children who are becoming increasingly mobile, independent and eager to explore. At this age, the world suddenly becomes much bigger - and our Nest 2 children are very ready to investigate it! 

Finding Their Voice

Language and communication are at the heart of life in The Nest 2. 

This is an incredibly exciting period of language development. Practitioners model rich language throughout the day, talking with children as they play and explore and giving them plenty of time to communicate their own thoughts, wants and discoveries. 

Stories, songs, rhymes and conversations are woven naturally into the nursery day. As children's understanding and vocabulary grow, we encourage those wonderful early back-and-forth interactions that gradually develop into conversations.

Communication is about much more than spoken words, too. Our practitioners pay close attention to children's gestures, expressions, sounds and actions, responding sensitively to all the different ways our youngest children communicate.

Growing Independence

As children move through The Nest 2, there is a growing sense of “I can do it!”

Resources are placed at child height, encouraging children to make choices, explore independently and develop their own ideas through play.

Physical exploration sits alongside cosy spaces for quieter moments, while imaginative play helps children recreate familiar experiences and make sense of the world around them.

Mealtimes

Mealtimes are an important social part of the day in The Nest 2. Children sit together around the table, enjoying conversation and connection while developing independence. We encourage them to explore new foods, tastes and textures in a relaxed and positive way.

Rest and Sleep

Children continue to use our dedicated sleep room, providing a calm space away from the activity of the nursery. We work closely with families to follow each child’s individual sleep needs as their routines develop and change.