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Here at YMCA Day Nursery, we recognise that returning to work after having a baby can be an emotional time for both you and your child. From balancing routines, to familiarising your child with nursery life, it can be a challenging time for any parent. Here are some top tips for preparing you and your baby for when you return to work.

At YMCA Day Nursery, we cater to children aged 0-5 years and place great importance on developmental milestones. These milestones are significant achievements that indicate a child’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

At YMCA North Tyneside nursery, every day is an adventure filled with exploration, learning, and growth for our youngest members. Our curriculum is carefully crafted to nurture not just their bodies and minds but also their spirits, fostering a sense of belonging, encouraging contribution, and empowering them to thrive. Let’s take a peek into a typical day for a toddler at our YMCA nursery.

Spring is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to introduce your little ones to the wonders of gardening! Engaging in gardening activities with young children not only fosters a love for nature but also provides valuable learning experiences. Our nursery practitioners have put together a couple of activities to get you and the little ones started.

Body, Mind, Spirit, Belong, Contribute, and Thrive – the pillars that underpin the new curriculum that was introduced beginning in Autumn 2022.

The effects of the Covid pandemic are still being discovered, however, within our nursery we have seen a significant rise in children under 5 presenting with a variety of additional needs. Our team has risen to meet the need with extra training, provision and partnership work to help support each child with their particular needs.