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At Toddlers Inn, we believe preparation is the key to a happy start. Here’s how we recommend getting your child ready for their next big adventure in the classroom: Self-Service Dressing 👟 Can they put their shoes on the right feet? Try to opt for Velcro shoes initially and spend time practising "arms in" for coats so they feel like a pro in the school cloakroom. Bathroom Independence 🧼 Being "dry" and able to wipe themselves is a core part of school readiness. Make sure th

Easter in Sussex is full of colour, play, and outdoor magic — perfect for little explorers from Toddlers Inn Nursery. From farm parks to castles, woodland trails to dinosaur adventures, here’s your bright and bouncy guide to the best Easter fun within easy reach of Lewes. 🐑 Blackberry Farm Park – Easter Eggstravaganza Website: https://blackberry-farm.co.uk/easter/ Date & Time: Daily during Easter holidays What to Expect: This toddler‑friendly farm bursts into life at Ea

Shrove Tuesday arrives each year with a delicious whoosh of flour and excitement, and at Toddlers Inn we love turning it into a hands‑on cooking adventure. Traditionally in the UK, families made pancakes on this day to use up rich ingredients like eggs, butter, and milk before Lent began. Today, it’s simply a joyful excuse to get mixing, whisking, and flipping with our little chefs. Our Toddler‑Friendly Pancake Recipe 100g plain flour 2 eggs 300ml milk A little oil or butter

What Funding Really Covers Funding pays for the hours.It does not properly fund: • leadership and management • core operational costs • compliance with health and safety • proper staffing conditions • professional development • essential consumables and waste disposal • real resource‑rich learning environments With so much talk about “free hours” and “funded childcare,” it’s easy to assume that government funding covers the full cost of a nursery place. We completely unde