News and life behind the scenes at Blue Windmill Day Nursery.
One of the things we want our Garden of Discovery to offer is choice. Children do not always want to be doing the same thing, in the same place, at the same time. Running and climbing is important but sometimes imaginative play needs a smaller space. Our new Hideaways add another kind of place to […]
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There was great excitement in the Blue Windmill garden recently when the children helped to harvest sweetcorn and courgettes that had been growing at nursery. Growing our own fruit and vegetables gives children the opportunity to see where food comes from and to notice how plants change over time. They can watch small seedlings develop,
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During the recent heatwaves, many parents have been searching for an air-conditioned nursery in Rugby to make sure their children stay safe and comfortable in extreme temperatures. At Blue Windmill Nursery, all the playrooms and sleep areas are fully air-conditioned, allowing children to continue learning, playing and resting in a cool, comfortable environment even when
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Over the past few weeks, the children at Blue Windmill have been part of something very simple but quite special—watching our butterflies grow from tiny caterpillars, into cocoons, and finally emerging ready to be released. At the beginning, the caterpillars were small and busy, spending their time eating and growing. The children were naturally curious,
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Gardening with Babies is something we’ve been enjoying with this glorious spring weather at Blue Windmill, and it’s often the simplest moments that work best. Our babies have been busy at the Watering Station, filling small jugs from the water butts and carefully (and sometimes not so carefully) watering the herbs. There’s a lovely sense
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Our Curiosity Corner is a new nursery outdoor space here in Rugby, designed to invite children into slower, more thoughtful play. We’ve been working on it over the weekend, gently transforming part of our outdoor space into something a little different. It sits just under cover, making it usable in all weathers, and offers a
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The children enjoyed a truly special visit to Westlands Care Home in Rugby, this week. It was a gentle, joyful experience that brought together two generations in a way that felt natural and meaningful. The residents welcomed the children with warmth and enthusiasm, creating an atmosphere that immediately put everyone at ease. Shared moments of
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This week we were delighted to welcome local author Rosie Pickering to Blue Windmill Day Nursery, to mark World Book Day. Rosie spent time with the children sharing one of her stories and talking a little about how books are created. The children listened carefully, joined in with the storytelling and asked thoughtful questions afterwards.
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When we talk about accessibility in early years education, we are not only referring to ramps or doorways, but to the wider idea that every child should be able to take part in nursery life in a way that works for them. The EYFS describes each child as a “unique child”, and accessibility is how
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When people think about working in childcare, they often assume you need a very specific background or years of nursery experience to get started. In reality, many of the most important early years practitioner skills come from life experience, empathy and an ability to connect with both children and families. At Blue Windmill Day Nursery,
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