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Little Cedars Day Nursery
27 Aldrington Road
Streatham
London
SW16 1TU
020 8677 9675
Email us here
Opening Times
The nursery is open
7.45am to 6.15pm
Monday to Friday
(Except Bank Holidays,
Christmas Week &
1 inset day per term)
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Under-5s: Get Buzzing for World Bee Day!
Congenital Toxoplasmosis: Information for Expectant Parents
With a new baby on the horizon, pregnancy is often a time of excitement and anticipation. However, it is often also a time for heightened awareness around health and safety matters — and rightly so. Indeed it’s instinctive to want to protect both the expectant mother and the unborn child. While many expectant parents are familiar with common pregnancy risks, one lesser-known yet serious threat is congenital toxoplasmosis. This parasitic infection can have devastating consequences for unborn babies. In today’s post, we’ll explore what congenital toxoplasmosis is, the risks it poses, and practical steps pregnant women and families with young children can take to minimise exposure.
Spring Nature Hunt Activity – with Free Reference Poster!
Spring arrives in March* every year and most would agree that it’s a relief to leave winter behind! All the signs are that it’s gradually beginning to get warmer. Plants and animals know this too. So, as the new season progresses, more and more of them can be seen by those who venture outdoors. From sprouting snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodils to the reappearance of bumblebees, butterflies, and migrating birds, the signs of spring are there for those who look. With that in mind, today’s post is a Spring Nature Hunt Activity for children to take part in. With it comes our nature hunt reference poster, which is part of a series that’s all free to download. Why not print it out for your children and encourage them, under supervision, to get outdoors and enjoy the spring sunshine? See how many of the 20 wonderful signs of spring they can spot! This activity will be a fun adventure that not only opens children’s eyes to the natural world but also gives them access to the profound benefits of spending time in nature. Nature is incredibly good for children and adults alike, so this is a wonderful opportunity for discovery, greater well-being, personal development and an antidote to the season we’re leaving behind. Step into spring with your little ones today and enjoy!
World Book Day Fun for Under-Fives
World Wildlife Day Activities for Children Under 5
Rainy Day Activities for Children
Today we are outlining some fantastic rainy-day activities that will turn an otherwise dull day into an exciting adventure for children. When the weather keeps little ones indoors, it can sometimes be a challenge to keep them entertained without resorting to screen time. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun and engaging rainy-day activities to spark their creativity, encourage movement, and keep boredom at bay — take a look! Perhaps bookmark this post so you have these exciting activity ideas ready for when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Winter Nature Hunt Activity – with Free Reference Poster for Kids
Today, we publish a free reference poster for children and families to download and use as the basis of a fun, nature-based, winter treasure hunt. It’s mid-winter right now, temperatures are low, and daylight hours are short. Families could therefore be forgiven for staying home in the warm rather than venturing out. However, if the right clothing and footwear are worn and children are supervised, there are treasures to be found and fun to be had outdoors — even this time of year. With that in mind, today’s post is here to introduce little ones to a wonderful outdoor activity that’s free and easy for them to take part in during the winter months.
Food Safety & Hygiene Around Children — a Guide for Parents