Every child is different – and we embrace that. Our inclusive curriculum supports every child, including those with additional needs, cultural differences, or English as an additional language. Practitioners work closely with families to understand each child’s background, needs, and aspirations.
Our aim is for every child to feel seen, heard and valued, develop a strong sense of self and belonging leave our setting with a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Gentle Beginnings for Your Little One
Exploring the World with Confidence
Ready for School, Ready for Life
Learning Through Nature All Year Round
Hearts & Minds Childcare is set within an acre of land, providing generous indoor and outdoor spaces for children to explore and learn. Our facilities include:
We understand the daily challenges parents face and have designed our facilities with convenience in mind:
Young children are naturally curious and we encourage that curiosity through rich, purposeful play. We follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2021, which guides our approach to early learning and care.
This framework ensures eery child develops across key ares including:
Our indoor environments are thoughtfully designed to support all areas of learning and development:
Each room features child-height furniture, open-ended resources, and displays of children’s work that create a sense of belonging and ownership.
We believe outdoor play is essential for children's physical development, mental wellbeing, and understanding of the natural world. Our extensive grounds include:
We know that young children learn best when they feel safe, secure and loved. That’s why we create a warm, welcoming setting that feels like and of home. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, with soft furnishings, calming spaces and areas for both quiet time and active exploration.
In addition to the EYFS, each room follows its own set of ‘non-negotiables’—key developmental goals tailored to the specific needs and age range of the children in that space. These help our team
We believe that the best learning happens when children are actively exploring the world around them. Our curriculum is delivered through a mix of: