Care and Development

We draw from Montessori principles and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines to create a nurturing space where babies thrive through gentle exploration and secure relationships. Our experienced team ensures every day is filled with warmth, routine, and joyful discoveries, tailored to infants from 3 months to toddlers up to 24 months.

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What Sets Our Baby Rooms Apart

• Dedicated Care with a 1:3 Ratio: With one carer for every three babies, your child gets immediate, attentive support. No long waits for feeds or changes—everything happens at their pace, with plenty of cuddles and one-on-one time.
• Your Baby's Own Key Worker: We assign a consistent carer who gets to know your baby's unique personality, preferences, and needs. This builds a strong bond, helping your little one feel secure and ready to explore.
• Mirroring Home Routines: We follow your schedules for sleep, feeding, and comfort to make transitions smooth. Whether it's a favourite blanket or a specific nap time, we adapt to what works best for your family.
• Highly Qualified Team: Over 90% of our staff hold Level 3 qualifications or higher, bringing expertise in infant care and early development.
• Real-Time Updates via Our Parent App: Stay in the loop with photos, feeding details, and nap reports throughout the day with no more wondering how things are going.

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A Safe Calming Environment for Growth

Babies in this age group are sponges, absorbing the world through their senses while building essential skills like movement, communication, and emotional resilience. Our room is a peaceful haven, free from overwhelming colours, noises, or clutter. Instead, we use soft lighting, neutral tones, and natural materials to create a space where your baby can focus and relax.

Drawing from EYFS recommendations, we avoid sensory overload to let young minds process new experiences calmly. Low shelves with accessible toys encourage safe crawling and reaching, while cozy corners provide quiet spots for rest. This setup supports physical milestones, like first steps, and emotional security, allowing babies to explore without fear.

We also prioritise health and hygiene: regular deep cleans, safe sleep practices (always on their back in individual cots), and fresh air through daily outdoor time with age-appropriate equipment. Everything—from highchairs to bedding—is chosen for comfort and safety.

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Hands-On Learning Through Play

Development happens naturally here, guided by your baby's curiosity. We incorporate Montessori-inspired activities like treasure baskets filled with everyday natural items—wooden spoons, soft fabrics, and textured objects. These encourage sensory discovery, helping babies learn about touch, sound, and cause-and-effect in a fun, unhurried way.

Our carers observe and support these moments, extending play to match your child's interests. For example, if your baby loves dropping objects, we provide safe items to explore gravity and persistence. This builds concentration, fine motor skills, and confidence, laying the foundation for future learning.

Emotional support is key too. When your baby feels upset, our team responds with gentle co-soothing—holding, rocking, or singing—to help them regain calm. Over time, this teaches self-comfort, strengthening their ability to handle feelings independently.

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Personalised Feeding and Sleep Support

We know routines are everything for young babies. That's why we collaborate closely with you on feeding and sleep. Breast milk, formula, or solids—we handle it all with care, following your guidance on timings and methods. When introducing solids around 6 months, our on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious options like purees or finger foods, always accommodating allergies or preferences.

Sleep spaces are serene, with individual cots and familiar comforts from home. If your baby is going through a sleep regression or teething, we adjust together, sharing tips and progress via the app.

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Building a Partnership with Parents

You're an essential part of your baby's journey with us. Through our secure Parent App, you'll get instant updates on meals, activities, and milestones, plus photos that capture those precious moments. This transparency helps you feel involved and reassured, turning nursery time into a shared experience.

We also welcome your input on cultural traditions, languages, or family values to make the environment truly inclusive.

See It For Yourself

Visit and Watch How Staff Hold Babies

Reading about calm environments is one thing. Seeing your baby settle into a practitioner's arms is another.

Book a visit to The Lilac Room during a typical morning. Watch how our team holds babies, responds to cries, and creates the calm that lets little minds grow. Notice the Treasure Baskets, the uncluttered spaces, the unhurried pace. See if it feels right.

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