Ashbridge Day Nurseries takes a ‘whole child’ approach to the early years, nurturing every aspect of a child’s development and providing each child with a well-rounded, all-encompassing environment that supports their early years.
Toddler Care
Ashbridge is dedicated to providing exemplary toddler care across our four nursery sites around Preston. Infants in our care benefit from a highly qualified staff team and excellent, purpose built facilities for toddlers that place a heavy emphasis on outdoor learning.
Nursery for Toddlers
At Ashbridge Day Nurseries, children aged one to two and two to three have their own dedicated classrooms with age-appropriate facilities and resources. At this stage of early childhood education, we emphasise toddlers’ social, emotional, verbal, and physical development to provide them with solid foundations for their future education and wellbeing.
Across Ashbridge Independent School and all Ashbridge Day Nurseries, we highly value outdoor education and wholeheartedly believe it is extremely beneficial for all children and early learners. Toddlers attending Ashbridge Day Nurseries will have safe, open access to the outdoors. All classrooms have been purposefully designed to lead outside, allowing children to extend their learning environments when they wish. Toddlers frequently take their naps outside in sheltered areas, broadening their outdoor experiences and allowing them to connect with nature.
The nurturing environment that has been created across all Ashbridge Day Nurseries ensures all toddlers feel safe, secure, happy, and comfortable in the care of our qualified, experienced and nurturing practitioners.
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Holistic Education
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52-Week Care
Ashbridge Day Nurseries offer 52-week care for infants from three months to four years old, where children will be nurtured by our highly qualified staff team, have the opportunity to explore our fantastic facilities and enjoy our nutritionally balanced, no-added-sugar meals.
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Specialist Toddler Rooms
Each Ashbridge Day Nursery has dedicated rooms and staff to care for toddlers between one and three years old. These rooms are purposefully designed and provide a wealth of age-appropriate resources.
“All of the staff are SUPERSTARS! You have all been a friendly face to meet an occasionally grumpy ‘threenager’ first thing in the morning, and help us to feel less guilty about having to leave him and go to work. We know he is in safe, supportive and nurturing hands and loves you all! Thank you!”
Carson's Family
Ashbridge-on-Ribble
“We look forward to coming to nursery every week! We talk about nursery at home and we are so grateful for all of the fun and new things we learn. We want to thank you for looking after our daughter, she especially loves all of the cuddles she receives!”
Anya's family
Ashbridge-on-Ribble
“As a parent, I’m delighted with Ashbridge Maxy Farm and Julie’s leadership. Any family members who come to the nursery to pick the kids up have always commented how big but beautiful the nursery is and the resources really are unparalleled! Ashbridge offers such a high-end experience for the kids who attend but deliver it with a personalised touch. You are left in no doubt that each child is important to them and they have taken the time to fully get to know them and support their personal growth.”
Katie C
Parent at Maxy Farm
Day Nursery Learning Environment
At Ashbridge Day Nurseries, we’re committed to giving your child the very best start in life. The safe and enriching environments of our Day Nurseries encourage a love for learning, promoting a sense of confidence, well-being, and respect for others and the natural world.
Admissions
Choosing the right nursery for your toddler is a big decision, which is why we welcome prospective parents to any of our Ashbridge Day Nurseries for a tour. Once you’ve decided that Ashbridge is the right choice for your family, complete an online admission form, and a member of our nursery team will be in touch with you.
FAQs
Learn more about toddler care at Ashbridge Day Nurseries.
Does Ashbridge support during potty training?
We work together with families when children begin to show signs of readiness for potty/toilet training. We ensure this is a positive experience for the child and offer a lot of support, advice, and tips for parents too.
What is your approach to behaviour management?
At Ashbridge, we believe in managing behaviour positively, ensuring children are nurtured and respected. Our staff act as role models, demonstrating empathy and showing children how to build positive relationships. We set all children up for success, using strategies to create a learning environment built on mutual respect, understanding, and clear boundaries as well as age and ability-appropriate expectations. Together, we work with families to achieve the best outcomes
for each child.
How does the nursery promote communication and language?
We offer fun ways to explore communication and language for children of all ages, from babies right through to pre-schoolers. Children engage in songs, rhymes, and stories every day where we use actions, props, and repetition to help children listen to the structure of spoken words and explore new vocabulary.
Learn More About
Ashbridge Nurseries
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Baby Care
Ashbridge Day Nurseries welcome children as young as three months old across all four of our sites around the Preston area.
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Pre-School
Pre-school at Ashbridge Day Nurseries prepares children for their transition into primary school.
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