Ninny's House

Nursery and Pre-school

Welcome to Ninny's House

Our philosophy has our children at its core. At our rural setting in St Mary Bourne in Hampshire, we are dedicated to excellence. We establish strong partnerships with parents and work very closely with all of our families. Children grow and flourish here, experiencing the world in their own way.
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Curriculum

At Ninny's House, children spend the majority of their day outdoors; exploring, creating, playing and learning.

We follow the EYFS curriculum with an emphasis on child-centred learning - everything we do has the child at the centre. Staff are encouraged to question what effect or what point an activity has on or for a child - if there is no effect or no point, we don't do it!  
At Ninny's House we have a set of bespoke curricular goals, set around a framework of intention, implementation and impact. We utilise the countryside setting to encourage learning about the natural environment.

To find out more about our bespoke curriculum goals email us here.

We provide weekly music, sports, Forest School, cookery and gardening in addition to all of our established activities that are accessible to all of the children. We spend as much time outdoors as possible and our little ones take their naps outside wherever possible. 

We walk every day with the children on our 'finding' walks, and regularly bring back treasures to enhance our play. The children learn to identify common trees and plants as well as insects and animals that we see on our walks, and learn to love and respect our beautiful local environment.

SETTING

Our unique countryside setting allows us to take full advantage of outdoor learning. Set in a rural location surrounded by unspoilt countryside, we provide an idyllic and safe haven for the children to play and learn.

ROUTINE

Information about our daily routine. 

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Afternoon


After our lunch our younger children settle down in our dedicated sleep areas for an afternoon nap. 


This provides a valuable opportunity for our older children to play and interact in more 'grown up' activities such as Lego and board games. 


All children come together for a snack at around 3pm and those children who are staying for tea, sit down at our tables for 4.30pm. 

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𝗧𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝘂𝗻! Little hands having big adventures! 🚚 When children push, pull, and steer toy cars and trucks, they’re not just having fun—they’re engaging their arms and core muscles in a fantastic gross motor activity (but don’t tell them that 😉). Play is learning in disguise! #LearningThroughPlay #NinnysHouse #TuffTray
𝗧𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝘂𝗻! Little hands having big adventures! 🚚 When children push, pull, and steer toy cars and trucks, they’re not just having fun—they’re engaging their arms and core muscles in a fantastic gross motor activity (but don’t tell them that 😉). Play is learning in disguise! #LearningThroughPlay #NinnysHouse #TuffTray
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻 Sometimes, the simplest activities are the most effective for little hands! In this session, our children practised threading spaghetti through colanders 🍝. This is a fun way to strengthen fine motor skills, develop concentration, and refine hand-eye coordination. Everyday objects can spark learning and creativity! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻 Sometimes, the simplest activities are the most effective for little hands! In this session, our children practised threading spaghetti through colanders 🍝. This is a fun way to strengthen fine motor skills, develop concentration, and refine hand-eye coordination. Everyday objects can spark learning and creativity! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! We are delighted to share that Ninny’s Gardening Club has been awarded in the Level One RHS School Gardening Awards! This achievement reflects our understanding of the benefits of gardening, the accessibility of our growing space, and the budding garden that is beginning to flourish. But this is just the beginning! We’re excited to be taking part in the RHS Grow It Scheme next. A huge well done to everyone at Ninny’s Gardening Club—both big & small! 🌱 #RHSschoolGardening #NinnysHouse
𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! We are delighted to share that Ninny’s Gardening Club has been awarded in the Level One RHS School Gardening Awards! This achievement reflects our understanding of the benefits of gardening, the accessibility of our growing space, and the budding garden that is beginning to flourish. But this is just the beginning! We’re excited to be taking part in the RHS Grow It Scheme next. A huge well done to everyone at Ninny’s Gardening Club—both big & small! 🌱 #RHSschoolGardening #NinnysHouse
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮 🐅🫖 Another magical story-inspired set up by the Ninny’s team! Reading and play go hand in hand, helping children develop language, social skills, and a love of storytelling. Plus, through role-play the children start to learn the important skill of making a well-deserved cup of tea for our grown-ups in years to come! 😉 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮 🐅🫖 Another magical story-inspired set up by the Ninny’s team! Reading and play go hand in hand, helping children develop language, social skills, and a love of storytelling. Plus, through role-play the children start to learn the important skill of making a well-deserved cup of tea for our grown-ups in years to come! 😉 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 🐛🍓🍕 A timeless story meets a vibrant tuff tray! Through hands-on play, our children are encouraged to embrace new experiences with curiosity and confidence, just like the little caterpillar on its journey to becoming a butterfly. 🦋 #NinnysHouse #LoveToRead #TuffTray #TheVeryHungryCaterpillar #LearningThroughPlay
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 🐛🍓🍕 A timeless story meets a vibrant tuff tray! Through hands-on play, our children are encouraged to embrace new experiences with curiosity and confidence, just like the little caterpillar on its journey to becoming a butterfly. 🦋 #NinnysHouse #LoveToRead #TuffTray #TheVeryHungryCaterpillar #LearningThroughPlay
𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 ☺️ Our youngest Ninny’s children had a fantastic time out in the field, from picking daisies to investigating mole hills and practising ball skills. These experiences nurture curiosity, coordination, and a deep connection with the outside world. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 ☺️ Our youngest Ninny’s children had a fantastic time out in the field, from picking daisies to investigating mole hills and practising ball skills. These experiences nurture curiosity, coordination, and a deep connection with the outside world. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 One of the core principles of Forest School is promoting the holistic development of all involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners. During a recent session, some of our young explorers took on the challenge of climbing the 'beanstalk', while others gathered to create their own pretend campfires. During the session many children independently explored their surroundings and engaged in wonderful imaginative play. Independent discovery and adventurous play help children build resilience and problem-solving skills in a fun and relaxed learning environment. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 One of the core principles of Forest School is promoting the holistic development of all involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners. During a recent session, some of our young explorers took on the challenge of climbing the 'beanstalk', while others gathered to create their own pretend campfires. During the session many children independently explored their surroundings and engaged in wonderful imaginative play. Independent discovery and adventurous play help children build resilience and problem-solving skills in a fun and relaxed learning environment. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀! Tuff tray fun exploring what lurks beneath the surface of the sea. A whole world of beautiful sea creatures and an amazing eco-system to discover. #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #ImaginativePlay
𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀! Tuff tray fun exploring what lurks beneath the surface of the sea. A whole world of beautiful sea creatures and an amazing eco-system to discover. #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #ImaginativePlay
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! Every small step counts as we work towards building a more sustainable future for the next generations. 🌍💚 #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #Recycling #Sustainability #FutureOfThePlanet
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! Every small step counts as we work towards building a more sustainable future for the next generations. 🌍💚 #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #Recycling #Sustainability #FutureOfThePlanet
🌧️ When life gives you muddy puddles, what do you do? We play in them! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
🌧️ When life gives you muddy puddles, what do you do? We play in them! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 & 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🎉 What an unforgettable experience! To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, we recently welcomed the wonderful team from @Zoolab to St Mary Bourne. From furry friends to slippery snakes, the room was filled with giggles and excited squeals as the children got up close with some incredible creatures. Hands-on experiences like these help build confidence, spark curiosity, and create lasting memories. A big thank you to @Zoolab for a wonderful session! #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 & 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🎉 What an unforgettable experience! To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, we recently welcomed the wonderful team from @Zoolab to St Mary Bourne. From furry friends to slippery snakes, the room was filled with giggles and excited squeals as the children got up close with some incredible creatures. Hands-on experiences like these help build confidence, spark curiosity, and create lasting memories. A big thank you to @Zoolab for a wonderful session! #NinnysHouse #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝘼 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙮 On the back of International Women’s Day, I would like to take an opportunity to thank my incredible team at Ninny’s. Women make up around 98% of the early years education workforce, and play a vital role shaping families, communities and society. Early years education is often a sector that can be overlooked and unfunded, but despite these challenges, my staff are committed to the providing the highest level of care, ensuring our children are safe, happy and stimulated. Your tireless commitment and brilliance does not go unnoticed, thank you. Ninny #NinnysHouse #IWD
𝘼 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙮 On the back of International Women’s Day, I would like to take an opportunity to thank my incredible team at Ninny’s. Women make up around 98% of the early years education workforce, and play a vital role shaping families, communities and society. Early years education is often a sector that can be overlooked and unfunded, but despite these challenges, my staff are committed to the providing the highest level of care, ensuring our children are safe, happy and stimulated. Your tireless commitment and brilliance does not go unnoticed, thank you. Ninny #NinnysHouse #IWD
𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗯! 🕷️ In anticipation of a special visit from @Zoolab, the children spent time exploring different animals through a beautifully interactive tuff tray setup. This sensory experience encouraged plenty of curiosity and discussion. @Zoolab is the UK’s No.1 provider of ethical animal encounters, bringing curriculum-based, hands-on learning into early years settings. We can’t wait to share more about the visit itself! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗯! 🕷️ In anticipation of a special visit from @Zoolab, the children spent time exploring different animals through a beautifully interactive tuff tray setup. This sensory experience encouraged plenty of curiosity and discussion. @Zoolab is the UK’s No.1 provider of ethical animal encounters, bringing curriculum-based, hands-on learning into early years settings. We can’t wait to share more about the visit itself! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽!📚 What an amazing day! Both children and staff embraced the magic of World Book Day by dressing up as some of our favourite characters. Our Tuff Trays were transformed into story-inspired setups, and we created cosy reading nooks where children could dive into the world of both fiction and non-fiction. Without a doubt, this is one of the most enjoyable days on our calendar! #NinnysHouse #WorldBookDay
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽!📚 What an amazing day! Both children and staff embraced the magic of World Book Day by dressing up as some of our favourite characters. Our Tuff Trays were transformed into story-inspired setups, and we created cosy reading nooks where children could dive into the world of both fiction and non-fiction. Without a doubt, this is one of the most enjoyable days on our calendar! #NinnysHouse #WorldBookDay
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! Last month, our little ones had so much fun navigating a simple road network, practicing their fine motor skills along the way. Activities like this help strengthen hands and fingers, building the muscles needed for essential life skills—like using cutlery and learning to write. A fun and educational way to ‘steer’ towards new milestones! 🚚 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! Last month, our little ones had so much fun navigating a simple road network, practicing their fine motor skills along the way. Activities like this help strengthen hands and fingers, building the muscles needed for essential life skills—like using cutlery and learning to write. A fun and educational way to ‘steer’ towards new milestones! 🚚 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Two of our preschoolers were spotted sharing a book together, fully immersed in the magic of the story. These natural interactions are a beautiful reminder of how friendships and a love of reading blossom at Ninny’s House. ❤️📚 #NinnysHouse #WorldBookDay #WBD #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #LoveToRead
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Two of our preschoolers were spotted sharing a book together, fully immersed in the magic of the story. These natural interactions are a beautiful reminder of how friendships and a love of reading blossom at Ninny’s House. ❤️📚 #NinnysHouse #WorldBookDay #WBD #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation #LoveToRead
𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆!🥞 We love the classic combo of 🍋 and sugar on ours – simple but delicious! What’s your go-to topping for Pancake Day in your house? Share with us! 😋 #NinnysHouse #PancakeDay
𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆!🥞 We love the classic combo of 🍋 and sugar on ours – simple but delicious! What’s your go-to topping for Pancake Day in your house? Share with us! 😋 #NinnysHouse #PancakeDay
𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗙𝘂𝗻! 🌱 The children had a fantastic morning at Gardening Club, where they explored the sights and scents of fresh herbs in our tuff tray station. From feeling the textures to planting their own little sprigs, it was a hands-on learning experience sparking curiosity and excitement. #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗙𝘂𝗻! 🌱 The children had a fantastic morning at Gardening Club, where they explored the sights and scents of fresh herbs in our tuff tray station. From feeling the textures to planting their own little sprigs, it was a hands-on learning experience sparking curiosity and excitement. #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗠𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘀 & 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 💤 Nothing beats a good muddy stomp! Fresh air, adventure, and happy, tired children ready for a good night’s sleep. What a day! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #ImaginativePlay #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
𝗠𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘀 & 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 💤 Nothing beats a good muddy stomp! Fresh air, adventure, and happy, tired children ready for a good night’s sleep. What a day! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #ImaginativePlay #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 🧑‍🌾 Our children have been hard at work creating new planters! Gardening helps them take ownership of their space and connect with nature—big smiles all around! #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 🧑‍🌾 Our children have been hard at work creating new planters! Gardening helps them take ownership of their space and connect with nature—big smiles all around! #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆! 👷 This busy site featured pasta noodles, building blocks, and plenty of sand—perfect for testing those gross motor skills! Construction play supports spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and early STEM skills as children experiment with balance and structure. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆! 👷 This busy site featured pasta noodles, building blocks, and plenty of sand—perfect for testing those gross motor skills! Construction play supports spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and early STEM skills as children experiment with balance and structure. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀🌳 Mittens and welly boots on! The children have been loving the last of the crunchy leaves and winter textures. Outdoor play in nature enhances sensory development, encourages curiosity, and strengthens problem-solving skills. Learning happens best through experience! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYearsEducation #OutdoorNursery #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀🌳 Mittens and welly boots on! The children have been loving the last of the crunchy leaves and winter textures. Outdoor play in nature enhances sensory development, encourages curiosity, and strengthens problem-solving skills. Learning happens best through experience! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYearsEducation #OutdoorNursery #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool
Happy Love Day from Ninny's House 🩷🌺🫶
Happy Love Day from Ninny's House 🩷🌺🫶
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀! From team games to solo challenges, Ninny’s House keeps little ones moving and active. Sports are more than just physical activity—they help develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence. A big shoutout to @stowsportsschool for making fitness so much fun! ⚽️🏑 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀! From team games to solo challenges, Ninny’s House keeps little ones moving and active. Sports are more than just physical activity—they help develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence. A big shoutout to @stowsportsschool for making fitness so much fun! ⚽️🏑 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYearsEducation
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 🚗 Sometimes, all you need is a Tuff Tray and a few cars to create the perfect play experience. Friends, imagination, and vrooming fun! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 🚗 Sometimes, all you need is a Tuff Tray and a few cars to create the perfect play experience. Friends, imagination, and vrooming fun! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯! Do you recognise these little toes and fingers? 💚 Our Gardening Club has been hard at work, and with Spring just around the corner, their efforts will soon bloom into something beautiful! Gardening is a fantastic way for children to learn about patience and responsibility as they care for their plants. #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯! Do you recognise these little toes and fingers? 💚 Our Gardening Club has been hard at work, and with Spring just around the corner, their efforts will soon bloom into something beautiful! Gardening is a fantastic way for children to learn about patience and responsibility as they care for their plants. #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! The children had a blast making their own noodle salad, exploring textures and fresh flavors. Cooking helps develop fine motor skills, encourages independence, and introduces early maths as they measure and mix ingredients. Could we have the next Jamie Oliver in our midst? A huge thank you to Katie at @cookerydoodledoonorthhants - our little chefs loved every moment! #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! The children had a blast making their own noodle salad, exploring textures and fresh flavors. Cooking helps develop fine motor skills, encourages independence, and introduces early maths as they measure and mix ingredients. Could we have the next Jamie Oliver in our midst? A huge thank you to Katie at @cookerydoodledoonorthhants - our little chefs loved every moment! #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
Painting with Vegetables 🎨🧅 The children had a fantastic time painting with vegetables recently. Using nature as a tool for creativity is a great way to explore textures, colours, and shapes while learning about the world around us. Who knew art could be so tasty? 😄🍅 #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
Painting with Vegetables 🎨🧅 The children had a fantastic time painting with vegetables recently. Using nature as a tool for creativity is a great way to explore textures, colours, and shapes while learning about the world around us. Who knew art could be so tasty? 😄🍅 #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆—𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!🌷 Little hands worked hard, and now we’re seeing the first signs of growth. Nature brings such joy! 🌿 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #TeamWork
𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆—𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!🌷 Little hands worked hard, and now we’re seeing the first signs of growth. Nature brings such joy! 🌿 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #TeamWork
Forest School Adventures 🌳❄️ The children explored ice, played hide & seek, and enjoyed a quiet moment in the hammock. These moments of sensory play and connection to nature are just what children need in this busy world! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
Forest School Adventures 🌳❄️ The children explored ice, played hide & seek, and enjoyed a quiet moment in the hammock. These moments of sensory play and connection to nature are just what children need in this busy world! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
Building with crates is always a hit! Not only is it fun, but it helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork. Watching their imaginations come to life is truly inspiring—what will they build next? 🤔✨ #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #TeamWork
Building with crates is always a hit! Not only is it fun, but it helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork. Watching their imaginations come to life is truly inspiring—what will they build next? 🤔✨ #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #TeamWork
The Potting Shed 🌱 Little hands were hard at work in The Potting Shed today, planting garlic and onions! 🧄🧅 We can’t wait to see them grow and make their way into a delicious homemade soffrito in our kitchen. 🍳 Gardening teaches patience, care, and where our food comes from—wonderful lessons for little minds! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
The Potting Shed 🌱 Little hands were hard at work in The Potting Shed today, planting garlic and onions! 🧄🧅 We can’t wait to see them grow and make their way into a delicious homemade soffrito in our kitchen. 🍳 Gardening teaches patience, care, and where our food comes from—wonderful lessons for little minds! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻: 🌱 Understand how fruits and vegetables are grown 🌸 Appreciate the changing seasons 🎨 Explore their creativity ⏳ Learn patience and the joy of sharing 🗣️ Develop speech, language, and motor skills 🧘‍♀️ Relax and connect with nature It’s not just about gardening—it’s about growing together. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻: 🌱 Understand how fruits and vegetables are grown 🌸 Appreciate the changing seasons 🎨 Explore their creativity ⏳ Learn patience and the joy of sharing 🗣️ Develop speech, language, and motor skills 🧘‍♀️ Relax and connect with nature It’s not just about gardening—it’s about growing together. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙨 & 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨 Our Gardening Club is in full swing! Last week, the children enjoyed decorating their very own mini plant pots and exploring flowers. With hats and coats to keep them warm, their little fingers were free to play, paint, and discover the textures of nature. It’s incredible to see their creativity bloom and their curiosity grow with every activity. #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙨 & 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨 Our Gardening Club is in full swing! Last week, the children enjoyed decorating their very own mini plant pots and exploring flowers. With hats and coats to keep them warm, their little fingers were free to play, paint, and discover the textures of nature. It’s incredible to see their creativity bloom and their curiosity grow with every activity. #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
🌱 Gardening Club Returns! 🌱 A frosty morning sets the stage for the return of our beloved Gardening Club! ❄️ The tuff tray was all set up with winter gardening activities, ready for little hands to start planting and exploring. Winter’s hard work becomes our pleasure in summer, as we wrap up warm and embrace the fun of preparing our garden for brighter days ahead. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYearsEducation #OutdoorNursery #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool
🌱 Gardening Club Returns! 🌱 A frosty morning sets the stage for the return of our beloved Gardening Club! ❄️ The tuff tray was all set up with winter gardening activities, ready for little hands to start planting and exploring. Winter’s hard work becomes our pleasure in summer, as we wrap up warm and embrace the fun of preparing our garden for brighter days ahead. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYearsEducation #OutdoorNursery #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool
Happy New Year from Ninny's House ✨ #NinnysHouse #HappyNewYear
Happy New Year from Ninny's House ✨ #NinnysHouse #HappyNewYear
Green fingers at work! 🌱🌼 Our little gardeners are hard at work in the Gardening Club, planting herbs and flowers that will bloom in the spring. This activity teaches so much more than planting—it’s about patience, nurturing, and developing a connection with nature. We can’t wait to see their hard work come to life in a few months! #GardeningClub #LearningThroughPlay #NinnysHouse
Green fingers at work! 🌱🌼 Our little gardeners are hard at work in the Gardening Club, planting herbs and flowers that will bloom in the spring. This activity teaches so much more than planting—it’s about patience, nurturing, and developing a connection with nature. We can’t wait to see their hard work come to life in a few months! #GardeningClub #LearningThroughPlay #NinnysHouse
We’ve had such fun enjoying the festive season with our children ✨ Merry Christmas to all our families from all of us at Ninny’s House 🎄 #NinnysHouse #Christmas2024
We’ve had such fun enjoying the festive season with our children ✨ Merry Christmas to all our families from all of us at Ninny’s House 🎄 #NinnysHouse #Christmas2024
Tiny hands, timeless memories 🎄 This week our tuff tray activity was extra special as our little creatives got busy making handmade Christmas decorations. These keepsakes are crafted with love and care and perhaps some may take pride of place on a loved ones Christmas tree 🎄 #NinnysHouse #CreativePlay #MessyPlay #ChristmasDecorations #learnThroughPlay
Tiny hands, timeless memories 🎄 This week our tuff tray activity was extra special as our little creatives got busy making handmade Christmas decorations. These keepsakes are crafted with love and care and perhaps some may take pride of place on a loved ones Christmas tree 🎄 #NinnysHouse #CreativePlay #MessyPlay #ChristmasDecorations #learnThroughPlay
Tuff tray treasures galore! From sparkly potions to squishy textures, messy play has kept our little explorers busy. ➡️ Swipe to see the magic! ✨ #NinnysHouse #TuffTray #ExplorationThroughPlay #ForestSchool
Tuff tray treasures galore! From sparkly potions to squishy textures, messy play has kept our little explorers busy. ➡️ Swipe to see the magic! ✨ #NinnysHouse #TuffTray #ExplorationThroughPlay #ForestSchool
𝗕𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲! Sloppy soups and magical potions brewing at the tuff tray station today! #NinnysHouse #MessyPlay #CreativeLearning #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool
𝗕𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲! Sloppy soups and magical potions brewing at the tuff tray station today! #NinnysHouse #MessyPlay #CreativeLearning #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool
𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! Montana brings the story to life, and these little listeners are hooked. 📚✨ #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #LearnToLoveBooks
𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! Montana brings the story to life, and these little listeners are hooked. 📚✨ #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #LearnToLoveBooks
Sunshine smiles and winter giggles! Rolling into fun, learning, and endless laughter on this crisp, sunny day. 🌞❄️ #OutdoorAdventures #NinnysHouse #WinterPlay
Sunshine smiles and winter giggles! Rolling into fun, learning, and endless laughter on this crisp, sunny day. 🌞❄️ #OutdoorAdventures #NinnysHouse #WinterPlay
𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰! Our little artist is learning all about colour mixing while decorating their pumpkin masterpiece. It’s amazing to see what happens when creativity meets curiosity. #NinnysHouse #ImaginativePlay #LearningThroughPlay #learningThroughArt
𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰! Our little artist is learning all about colour mixing while decorating their pumpkin masterpiece. It’s amazing to see what happens when creativity meets curiosity. #NinnysHouse #ImaginativePlay #LearningThroughPlay #learningThroughArt
𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻! Afternoon sun, wellies, and muddy boots! There’s nothing like running up a grassy hill, laughing till our bellies hurt! Thank you to the Ninny’s Team for capturing such a special photo! 📸 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #AutumnFun #FriendshipGoals #ForestSchool
𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻! Afternoon sun, wellies, and muddy boots! There’s nothing like running up a grassy hill, laughing till our bellies hurt! Thank you to the Ninny’s Team for capturing such a special photo! 📸 #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #AutumnFun #FriendshipGoals #ForestSchool
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝘅, 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀! Pumpkins, conkers, and leaves—perfect for a splash and scoop in the tuff tray! #NinnysHouse #ImaginativePlay #LearningThroughPlay #ForestSchool
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝘅, 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀! Pumpkins, conkers, and leaves—perfect for a splash and scoop in the tuff tray! #NinnysHouse #ImaginativePlay #LearningThroughPlay #ForestSchool
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀🍁🪸 Our babies are exploring with all their senses—feeling soft hedgehogs, squishy leaves, and even wiggly pasta under their toes! Sensory play on the tuff trays opens up a whole new world. #NinnysHouse #BabySensory #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀🍁🪸 Our babies are exploring with all their senses—feeling soft hedgehogs, squishy leaves, and even wiggly pasta under their toes! Sensory play on the tuff trays opens up a whole new world. #NinnysHouse #BabySensory #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆’𝘀!🏅 Throwing, catching, and building agility—all while having fun with friends! Learning teamwork and building a love for exercise one throw at a time. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #SportsFun #TeamWork
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆’𝘀!🏅 Throwing, catching, and building agility—all while having fun with friends! Learning teamwork and building a love for exercise one throw at a time. #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #SportsFun #TeamWork
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! The children had fun exploring this giant marrow—feeling the bumpy skin, learning how it grows, and peeking inside at the seeds and flesh. Seasonal food exploration, and fun, at its best! #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! The children had fun exploring this giant marrow—feeling the bumpy skin, learning how it grows, and peeking inside at the seeds and flesh. Seasonal food exploration, and fun, at its best! #NinnysHouse #SensoryPlay #SeasonalLearning #MessyPlay
𝗛𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🧙‍♀️ Our tuff tray is bubbling over with magical fun as the children practice their potions and stir their way to stronger hand muscles! Perfect for helping to develop strong hand muscles ready for practising how to tie shoelaces, learning to hold a pencil properly, and emptying out the whole toybox on to the floor at home! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗛𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🧙‍♀️ Our tuff tray is bubbling over with magical fun as the children practice their potions and stir their way to stronger hand muscles! Perfect for helping to develop strong hand muscles ready for practising how to tie shoelaces, learning to hold a pencil properly, and emptying out the whole toybox on to the floor at home! #NinnysHouse #OutdoorNursery #FineMotorSkills #ImaginativePlay
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 🍁 The children recently enjoyed a walk, collecting feathers and conkers and visiting the ducks. The perfect seasonal adventure with all the colours of this beautiful season. Do you love this photo as much as we do? ☺️ #NinnysHouse #EarlyYearsEducation #OutdoorNursery #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 🍁 The children recently enjoyed a walk, collecting feathers and conkers and visiting the ducks. The perfect seasonal adventure with all the colours of this beautiful season. Do you love this photo as much as we do? ☺️ #NinnysHouse #EarlyYearsEducation #OutdoorNursery #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool
Ninny’s House is so very proud to sponsor this fantastic team of teen coaches who won their category in the Hampshire Cricket Awards last night! Huge congratulations to all of them for inspiring the younger generations in their cricket stories and huge thanks to the whole coaching team at @smb_cricket_club and @jonny_orange for inspiring them themselves ♥️ @hantscricketboard #ninnyshouse #smbcc #smbcccoach #inspiring teens #teamwork #inspiringcricket
Ninny’s House is so very proud to sponsor this fantastic team of teen coaches who won their category in the Hampshire Cricket Awards last night! Huge congratulations to all of them for inspiring the younger generations in their cricket stories and huge thanks to the whole coaching team at @smb_cricket_club and @jonny_orange for inspiring them themselves ♥️ @hantscricketboard #ninnyshouse #smbcc #smbcccoach #inspiring teens #teamwork #inspiringcricket
It’s spooky season! 🎃 Our Halloween tuff tray is bubbling over with green gunge, mini pumpkins, skeleton bones, and creepy crawlies. Perfect for a bit of spooky sensory fun! The children are loving every slimy, squishy moment. 🎃🕸️ #Ninnyshouse #HalloweenFun #SensoryPlay
It’s spooky season! 🎃 Our Halloween tuff tray is bubbling over with green gunge, mini pumpkins, skeleton bones, and creepy crawlies. Perfect for a bit of spooky sensory fun! The children are loving every slimy, squishy moment. 🎃🕸️ #Ninnyshouse #HalloweenFun #SensoryPlay
Fun in the baby garden! Our tiniest explorers are getting messy and learning the basics of construction—one dirt pile at a time! Watching them discover the world around them is what it’s all about. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #OutdoorNursery #LittleBuilders
Fun in the baby garden! Our tiniest explorers are getting messy and learning the basics of construction—one dirt pile at a time! Watching them discover the world around them is what it’s all about. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #OutdoorNursery #LittleBuilders
Meet the Ninny’s Team! ☺️ Sue is our qualified teacher, with over thirty years’ experience of teaching at primary level, as well as with children with additional needs. Sue chose to change her path to early years education to get back to ‘the heart’ of being with children. Sue works particularly with our preschool children, developing their independence skills in readiness for them to start school. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
Meet the Ninny’s Team! ☺️ Sue is our qualified teacher, with over thirty years’ experience of teaching at primary level, as well as with children with additional needs. Sue chose to change her path to early years education to get back to ‘the heart’ of being with children. Sue works particularly with our preschool children, developing their independence skills in readiness for them to start school. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
A favourite at Ninny’s House: colour mixing! Our little scientists love experimenting with water, scooping, pouring, and squirting to create new colours and explore different methods. Messy, creative, and full of learning! 🧪🌈 #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #LearningThroughPlay
A favourite at Ninny’s House: colour mixing! Our little scientists love experimenting with water, scooping, pouring, and squirting to create new colours and explore different methods. Messy, creative, and full of learning! 🧪🌈 #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #LearningThroughPlay
Messy play is the best kind of play! 🚧 Our construction site is full of digger trucks, dirt, and sand, where little builders can get their hands dirty and feel different textures as they explore. Rain or shine, the fun continues—because there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #LearningThroughPlay
Messy play is the best kind of play! 🚧 Our construction site is full of digger trucks, dirt, and sand, where little builders can get their hands dirty and feel different textures as they explore. Rain or shine, the fun continues—because there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #LearningThroughPlay
The beauty of friendship! 💛 Two little friends sharing a story, pointing at the pictures, and making memories together. Moments like these remind us how important it is to foster connection and imagination. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #FriendshipGoals
The beauty of friendship! 💛 Two little friends sharing a story, pointing at the pictures, and making memories together. Moments like these remind us how important it is to foster connection and imagination. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #FriendshipGoals
Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside! Our tuff tray beach setup is bringing the ocean to the nursery with toy boats, crabs, and even a blue whale! It’s the perfect way to explore the wonders of the sea; learning through play is always our focus at Ninny’s. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside! Our tuff tray beach setup is bringing the ocean to the nursery with toy boats, crabs, and even a blue whale! It’s the perfect way to explore the wonders of the sea; learning through play is always our focus at Ninny’s. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
It’s a bug’s life! Our little ones are diving into the world of insects, learning about butterflies, creepy crawlies, and how these tiny creatures play a big role in our ecosystem. 🐞🦋 Nature’s smallest species with the biggest impact! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #LearningThroughPlay
It’s a bug’s life! Our little ones are diving into the world of insects, learning about butterflies, creepy crawlies, and how these tiny creatures play a big role in our ecosystem. 🐞🦋 Nature’s smallest species with the biggest impact! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #LearningThroughPlay
Rawr! 🦖 Our dinosaurs are having a splash in their swampy home! The children loved exploring this colourful, interactive setup—complete with sand, water, and rocks. A prehistoric adventure was enjoyed by all the children. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #LearningThroughPlay
Rawr! 🦖 Our dinosaurs are having a splash in their swampy home! The children loved exploring this colourful, interactive setup—complete with sand, water, and rocks. A prehistoric adventure was enjoyed by all the children. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #CreativeExploration #LearningThroughPlay
This week, we had a special guest at Ninny’s House—our very own founder, Ninny! Ninny had an amazing time with our ‘big’ children, attempting to build a house for our mummies... although it ended up looking more like the house of sticks from The Three Little Pigs! Before long, the children were all acting out the story, with little pigs and a big bad wolf having lively discussions about staying safe and even helping the wolf be a little less “big and bad.” 🐺 The fun was endless, so much so that Ninny had to take a breather and read the whole story—not once, but twice! 📖 As if that wasn’t exciting enough, two little adventurers discovered a frog hiding in a tyre! 🐸 With a bit of bravery (thanks to Emily!), the frog hopped away to the lake, leaving us all amazed. Ninny absolutely loved her visit and can’t wait to come back for more adventures soon! #NinnysHouse #Nursery #AdventurePlay
This week, we had a special guest at Ninny’s House—our very own founder, Ninny! Ninny had an amazing time with our ‘big’ children, attempting to build a house for our mummies... although it ended up looking more like the house of sticks from The Three Little Pigs! Before long, the children were all acting out the story, with little pigs and a big bad wolf having lively discussions about staying safe and even helping the wolf be a little less “big and bad.” 🐺 The fun was endless, so much so that Ninny had to take a breather and read the whole story—not once, but twice! 📖 As if that wasn’t exciting enough, two little adventurers discovered a frog hiding in a tyre! 🐸 With a bit of bravery (thanks to Emily!), the frog hopped away to the lake, leaving us all amazed. Ninny absolutely loved her visit and can’t wait to come back for more adventures soon! #NinnysHouse #Nursery #AdventurePlay
Time for breakfast! ⏰ Our children are invited in each morning to settle in and start playing immediately. For those having breakfast, this is served between 7.30am and 8.45am, followed by a morning snack around 10.15am. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
Time for breakfast! ⏰ Our children are invited in each morning to settle in and start playing immediately. For those having breakfast, this is served between 7.30am and 8.45am, followed by a morning snack around 10.15am. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
How it all started… Some of our little architects wanted to build a dance floor, and with Montana’s help, they pieced together click-and-connect flooring. Their hard work paid off and we soon had our own nursery-style mini festival! 🎉 It was the place to be this summer! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #ImaginativePlay #BuildingFriendships
How it all started… Some of our little architects wanted to build a dance floor, and with Montana’s help, they pieced together click-and-connect flooring. Their hard work paid off and we soon had our own nursery-style mini festival! 🎉 It was the place to be this summer! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #ImaginativePlay #BuildingFriendships
Meet the Ninny’s Team! ☺️ Emily joined Ninny’s at the end of 2019 and is Level 3 qualified. Emily has taken great care in developing our Under 2's room into an exceptionally welcoming and secure environment which mirrors Emily’s passion for understanding the value early years attachment and child-centred approach to care and nurture. Our pre-school children benefit from both Emily’s artistic character and are often treated to some delicious homegrown veggies from her own garden. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
Meet the Ninny’s Team! ☺️ Emily joined Ninny’s at the end of 2019 and is Level 3 qualified. Emily has taken great care in developing our Under 2's room into an exceptionally welcoming and secure environment which mirrors Emily’s passion for understanding the value early years attachment and child-centred approach to care and nurture. Our pre-school children benefit from both Emily’s artistic character and are often treated to some delicious homegrown veggies from her own garden. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
The tuff tray is a big part of our learning journey! This week, the children explored colour awareness, sorting and mixing bright shades as they learned through play. A vibrant way to discover the world! 🎨 #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #ImaginativePlay #OutdoorNursery #SensoryPlay
The tuff tray is a big part of our learning journey! This week, the children explored colour awareness, sorting and mixing bright shades as they learned through play. A vibrant way to discover the world! 🎨 #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #ImaginativePlay #OutdoorNursery #SensoryPlay
A dance party is always a good idea! 💃 Ninny’s impromptu outdoor dance party brought out all the moves and smiles. Sometimes, all you need is a little music and a lot of fun! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #OutdoorPlay #BuildingFriendships
A dance party is always a good idea! 💃 Ninny’s impromptu outdoor dance party brought out all the moves and smiles. Sometimes, all you need is a little music and a lot of fun! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #OutdoorPlay #BuildingFriendships
Climb, jump, navigate! Our assault course is the perfect place for friends to challenge themselves, move their bodies, and enjoy active play together. The fun never stops! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #Exploring #EarlyYearsEducation #ForestSchool
Climb, jump, navigate! Our assault course is the perfect place for friends to challenge themselves, move their bodies, and enjoy active play together. The fun never stops! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #Exploring #EarlyYearsEducation #ForestSchool
Diving into a sensory experience, with crunchy leaves and twinkling fairy lights. It’s a feast for the senses—light, touch, and sound all come together in this cozy corner of our outdoor nursery. Perfect for sparking curiosity. 💡 #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #SensoryPlay #FineMotorSkills #LearningThroughPlay
Diving into a sensory experience, with crunchy leaves and twinkling fairy lights. It’s a feast for the senses—light, touch, and sound all come together in this cozy corner of our outdoor nursery. Perfect for sparking curiosity. 💡 #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #SensoryPlay #FineMotorSkills #LearningThroughPlay
While we have been so lucky to experience some great weather in St Mary Bourne this summer, autumn is just around the corner, and at Ninny’s we understand that nature really is the best playground. From nature walks to collecting leaves, our outdoor nursery is a place where children connect with the world around them. Every day is a new adventure at Ninny’s. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #OutdoorPlay #ForestSchool #SensoryPlay #OutdoorNursery #LittleAdventurers
While we have been so lucky to experience some great weather in St Mary Bourne this summer, autumn is just around the corner, and at Ninny’s we understand that nature really is the best playground. From nature walks to collecting leaves, our outdoor nursery is a place where children connect with the world around them. Every day is a new adventure at Ninny’s. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #OutdoorPlay #ForestSchool #SensoryPlay #OutdoorNursery #LittleAdventurers
Meet the Ninny’s Team! ☺️ Ninny’s Nursery manager, Clare, is responsible for the day to day running of our Nursery and is a magnificent support to our staff and parents. Over the last 7 years Clare has shared her love of music and outdoor learning with our children. Clare is a Forest School qualified leader and shares her passion for outdoor learning with our Pre-School aged children, helping them to grow and flourish here at Ninny's. Clare is both a qualified Early Years’ Teacher and one of our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
Meet the Ninny’s Team! ☺️ Ninny’s Nursery manager, Clare, is responsible for the day to day running of our Nursery and is a magnificent support to our staff and parents. Over the last 7 years Clare has shared her love of music and outdoor learning with our children. Clare is a Forest School qualified leader and shares her passion for outdoor learning with our Pre-School aged children, helping them to grow and flourish here at Ninny's. Clare is both a qualified Early Years’ Teacher and one of our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation
This fun activity allows the children to practice their concentration and pincer grip. Using colourful tweezers, they carefully pick up the paper worms and collect them in bowls. It’s a fantastic way to strengthen those tiny muscles that will help them with writing and drawing in the future! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #ImaginativePlay #FineMotorSkills #LearningThroughPlay
This fun activity allows the children to practice their concentration and pincer grip. Using colourful tweezers, they carefully pick up the paper worms and collect them in bowls. It’s a fantastic way to strengthen those tiny muscles that will help them with writing and drawing in the future! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #ImaginativePlay #FineMotorSkills #LearningThroughPlay
With the help of our Early Years Practitioner, Olivia, our adventurous little ones are mastering their homemade staircase. The joy of reaching the top and taking that big leap down is all about building confidence, coordination, and having loads of fun. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #OutdoorPlay #LittleAdventurers
With the help of our Early Years Practitioner, Olivia, our adventurous little ones are mastering their homemade staircase. The joy of reaching the top and taking that big leap down is all about building confidence, coordination, and having loads of fun. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #OutdoorPlay #LittleAdventurers
On the road to fun and learning! 🚗🚌 No time for a detour! Our Learner Drivers are busy navigating their way through town, exploring the ins and outs of traffic with their cars, buses, and lorries. It’s a great way to build spatial awareness and develop social skills as they share the road. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #ImaginativePlay #OutdoorNursery
On the road to fun and learning! 🚗🚌 No time for a detour! Our Learner Drivers are busy navigating their way through town, exploring the ins and outs of traffic with their cars, buses, and lorries. It’s a great way to build spatial awareness and develop social skills as they share the road. #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #ImaginativePlay #OutdoorNursery
Teamwork makes the dream work! 🌟 The children love working together to create amazing structures in our outdoor space. It’s all about cooperation, creativity, and a whole lot of fun! 🛠️🏰 #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #OutdoorPlay #BuildingFriendships
Teamwork makes the dream work! 🌟 The children love working together to create amazing structures in our outdoor space. It’s all about cooperation, creativity, and a whole lot of fun! 🛠️🏰 #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #OutdoorPlay #BuildingFriendships
The Magic of Make-Believe! 🧚‍♀️ Our little explorers are having a blast in Fairy Land, where their imaginations run wild. They’re busy scooping sand, practicing their fine motor skills, and creating enchanted adventures for their fairy friends! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #Exploring #EarlyYearsEducation #ForestSchool
The Magic of Make-Believe! 🧚‍♀️ Our little explorers are having a blast in Fairy Land, where their imaginations run wild. They’re busy scooping sand, practicing their fine motor skills, and creating enchanted adventures for their fairy friends! #NinnysHouse #EarlyYears #PreSchool #SensoryPlay #Exploring #EarlyYearsEducation #ForestSchool
This just sums up the magic of early years for me entirely….the joy of learning maths, literacy, mark making and the celebration of diversity with a blackboard, chalk and conversation with a ‘more knowledgeable other’…..the children started out by measuring how tall they were…this lead to a conversation about who was taller, shorter, higher or lower…and then which mark was for who, how would we know? Could we use different colours? Or perhaps names? And who could write their first letter? No table, no chair, no guided sheet, no pressure, no child ‘forced’ to take part or to follow an adult lead activity…..just glorious learning through play, the joy of interactions between children and a skilled practitioner and the celebration of increased learning as an outcome. Perfection!! Oh, and a secret fairy garden to ignite curiosity for small world play, we couldn’t leave that out… ♥️ #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #skilledpractitioner #earlyyearsprofessional #thejoyofplay #playistheworkofchildhood ♥️
This just sums up the magic of early years for me entirely….the joy of learning maths, literacy, mark making and the celebration of diversity with a blackboard, chalk and conversation with a ‘more knowledgeable other’…..the children started out by measuring how tall they were…this lead to a conversation about who was taller, shorter, higher or lower…and then which mark was for who, how would we know? Could we use different colours? Or perhaps names? And who could write their first letter? No table, no chair, no guided sheet, no pressure, no child ‘forced’ to take part or to follow an adult lead activity…..just glorious learning through play, the joy of interactions between children and a skilled practitioner and the celebration of increased learning as an outcome. Perfection!! Oh, and a secret fairy garden to ignite curiosity for small world play, we couldn’t leave that out… ♥️ #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #skilledpractitioner #earlyyearsprofessional #thejoyofplay #playistheworkofchildhood ♥️
The joy of big loose parts, risky play and good friends…..♥️ #earlyyears #outdoorplay #outdoorlearning #childleadplay #riskyplay
The joy of big loose parts, risky play and good friends…..♥️ #earlyyears #outdoorplay #outdoorlearning #childleadplay #riskyplay
We are ready to play…and ready for whatever the weather throws at us!! #earlyyears #childleadplay #childrenatthecentreoftheirlearning #playistheworkofchildhood
We are ready to play…and ready for whatever the weather throws at us!! #earlyyears #childleadplay #childrenatthecentreoftheirlearning #playistheworkofchildhood
A week in pictures….and finally some sunshine! The joy of early years is the adventures that we go on with just a little imagination, so this week we have…been robots, ridden a jet ski, done a spot of metal detecting, been to the beach on a train, snuggled to read books, tackled obstacle courses and climbing walls and generally had huge amounts of fun!! ♥️ #early years #earlyyearsoutdoors #freshairtherapy #childleadplay #childcentredpractice #ninnyshouse
A week in pictures….and finally some sunshine! The joy of early years is the adventures that we go on with just a little imagination, so this week we have…been robots, ridden a jet ski, done a spot of metal detecting, been to the beach on a train, snuggled to read books, tackled obstacle courses and climbing walls and generally had huge amounts of fun!! ♥️ #early years #earlyyearsoutdoors #freshairtherapy #childleadplay #childcentredpractice #ninnyshouse
We have been learning about how to take care of our bodies recently. We were lucky to have a Nurse visit and teach us about our hearts and what happens in hospitals. We also had a lady come in and teach us about our teeth! We got to clean some giants teeth and sang some funny songs! #ninnyshouse #eyfsoralhealth #peoplewhohelpus #earlyyears #preschool #stmarybourne #nurseeyfs #doctoreyfs
We have been learning about how to take care of our bodies recently. We were lucky to have a Nurse visit and teach us about our hearts and what happens in hospitals. We also had a lady come in and teach us about our teeth! We got to clean some giants teeth and sang some funny songs! #ninnyshouse #eyfsoralhealth #peoplewhohelpus #earlyyears #preschool #stmarybourne #nurseeyfs #doctoreyfs
What a lovely sunny day we had yesterday! The children had lots of fun scrubbing our muddy bikes from the previous wet weather days. We’ve also been celebrating Lunar New Year, Pancake Day and Valentines. What a busy week! #outdoornursery #stmarybournenursery #ninnyshouse #andovernursery #funinthesun #tufftray #lunarnewyear #nursery #earlyyears
What a lovely sunny day we had yesterday! The children had lots of fun scrubbing our muddy bikes from the previous wet weather days. We’ve also been celebrating Lunar New Year, Pancake Day and Valentines. What a busy week! #outdoornursery #stmarybournenursery #ninnyshouse #andovernursery #funinthesun #tufftray #lunarnewyear #nursery #earlyyears
The rain won’t stop us! We love when Stow Sports comes to visit. Rugby in the rain was so much fun 🏉 #outdoornursery #rugby #preschool #sports #physicaleducation #wetplay #ninnyshouse
The rain won’t stop us! We love when Stow Sports comes to visit. Rugby in the rain was so much fun 🏉 #outdoornursery #rugby #preschool #sports #physicaleducation #wetplay #ninnyshouse
What a fun and messy week we’ve had at Ninny’s! The children have been exploring our dinosaur swamp looking at the footprints their dinosaurs have made as well as practicing their scooping and filling skills. We have also been looking at harvest and of course Spooky potions! What have you been doing this week? 😁 #ninnyshouse #outdoorlearning #dinosaurswamp #earlyyears #harvest #tufftray #halloween #autumntufftray #preschool #sensoryplay #mathstray
What a fun and messy week we’ve had at Ninny’s! The children have been exploring our dinosaur swamp looking at the footprints their dinosaurs have made as well as practicing their scooping and filling skills. We have also been looking at harvest and of course Spooky potions! What have you been doing this week? 😁 #ninnyshouse #outdoorlearning #dinosaurswamp #earlyyears #harvest #tufftray #halloween #autumntufftray #preschool #sensoryplay #mathstray
It’s been a messy play kind of week in the baby room! Our babies have been splashing, squeezing, clapping and spreading in all kinds of materials. We were even lucky enough to spot a colourful rainbow in the sky!🌈#ninnyhouse #outdoornursery #under2s #earlyyears #earlyyearseducation #messyplay #sensoryplay #exploring
It’s been a messy play kind of week in the baby room! Our babies have been splashing, squeezing, clapping and spreading in all kinds of materials. We were even lucky enough to spot a colourful rainbow in the sky!🌈#ninnyhouse #outdoornursery #under2s #earlyyears #earlyyearseducation #messyplay #sensoryplay #exploring
We have been exploring bug habitats, construction sites as well as fairytopias. Unfortunately the happy land town was on fire! Thank goodness our fire fighters came to rescue them! #ninnyshouse #outdoorlearning #outdoorpreschool #forestschool #tufftray #preschool #habitat #constructiontray #fairytopia #happyland
We have been exploring bug habitats, construction sites as well as fairytopias. Unfortunately the happy land town was on fire! Thank goodness our fire fighters came to rescue them! #ninnyshouse #outdoorlearning #outdoorpreschool #forestschool #tufftray #preschool #habitat #constructiontray #fairytopia #happyland
Absolutely delighted with the outcome of our unannounced environmental health inspection today! Huge credit to our fantastic team who work so hard to keep everything shipshape here at Ninny’s House 🙌🫶#ninnyshouse #earlyyearsoutdoors #superbteamwork
Absolutely delighted with the outcome of our unannounced environmental health inspection today! Huge credit to our fantastic team who work so hard to keep everything shipshape here at Ninny’s House 🙌🫶#ninnyshouse #earlyyearsoutdoors #superbteamwork
This week our babies have been busy exploring pumpkins in all different ways 🎃From scooping to painting (and of course tasting!), the babies have enjoyed all the textures. We have been practising both our fine and gross motor skills in our activities. #ninnyshouse #pumpkins #earlyyears #outdoornursery #forestschool #stmarybourne #halloween #babymessyplay #exploreearlyyears #nursery
This week our babies have been busy exploring pumpkins in all different ways 🎃From scooping to painting (and of course tasting!), the babies have enjoyed all the textures. We have been practising both our fine and gross motor skills in our activities. #ninnyshouse #pumpkins #earlyyears #outdoornursery #forestschool #stmarybourne #halloween #babymessyplay #exploreearlyyears #nursery
☀️Fun in the sun! What a lovely start to the first week of term and a warm welcome to all our new children☀️ #ninnyshouse #earlyyears #outdoornursery #hampshirenursery #outdoorlearning
☀️Fun in the sun! What a lovely start to the first week of term and a warm welcome to all our new children☀️ #ninnyshouse #earlyyears #outdoornursery #hampshirenursery #outdoorlearning
The joy of the beautiful area that we are lucky enough to call ‘home’ for Ninny’s House is that we can explore far and wide….these 15 little pairs of legs walked a mammoth 4km!! And all the while chatting and learning about the natural world, which just so happens to be one of our curricular goals….so a beautiful walk with the best little people we know and a big learning tick at the same time! What could be better?! #earlyyears #earlyyearsoutdoors #outdoorlearning #mindfulness #Ninnyshouse #ninnyshouseoutdoors
The joy of the beautiful area that we are lucky enough to call ‘home’ for Ninny’s House is that we can explore far and wide….these 15 little pairs of legs walked a mammoth 4km!! And all the while chatting and learning about the natural world, which just so happens to be one of our curricular goals….so a beautiful walk with the best little people we know and a big learning tick at the same time! What could be better?! #earlyyears #earlyyearsoutdoors #outdoorlearning #mindfulness #Ninnyshouse #ninnyshouseoutdoors
Today’s the day!! 🥳🥳 Although we are open all year round, today is the last day of this academic year and the day we celebrate our biggest little people going off to school! We are so proud of them all and will miss them very much! After party pics to follow 🎉🎊🎈#earlyyears #ninnyshouse #transition #earlyyearsoutdoors #partytime
Today’s the day!! 🥳🥳 Although we are open all year round, today is the last day of this academic year and the day we celebrate our biggest little people going off to school! We are so proud of them all and will miss them very much! After party pics to follow 🎉🎊🎈#earlyyears #ninnyshouse #transition #earlyyearsoutdoors #partytime
The joys of child centred and open ended play…our children love mark making and our amazing staff love finding creative ways of facilitating it. We were recently gifted some long strips of artificial turf, which lent themselves to bring decorated with fabulous squeezy paint! As you can see, paint was squeezed out, pressed in, painted along, dotted around and blended in all sorts of ways as the children enjoyed strengthening their fine motor muscles, making their marks and telling us what they were. Then, hey presto!! 🧙‍♀️ 🪄 In a lovely, magical demonstration of how children direct their own, open ended play, our decorated turf was turned into an obstacle course! The children loved it, forming their own queue and managing taking their own turns beautifully. So today, our staff have extended that by saving the turf and recreating a different obstacle course that is accessible for all! The joys of watching children and learning from them are endless ♥️#earlyyears #learningthroughplay #earlyyearsoutdoors #childcentredlearning #childleadlearning #ninnyshouse
The joys of child centred and open ended play…our children love mark making and our amazing staff love finding creative ways of facilitating it. We were recently gifted some long strips of artificial turf, which lent themselves to bring decorated with fabulous squeezy paint! As you can see, paint was squeezed out, pressed in, painted along, dotted around and blended in all sorts of ways as the children enjoyed strengthening their fine motor muscles, making their marks and telling us what they were. Then, hey presto!! 🧙‍♀️ 🪄 In a lovely, magical demonstration of how children direct their own, open ended play, our decorated turf was turned into an obstacle course! The children loved it, forming their own queue and managing taking their own turns beautifully. So today, our staff have extended that by saving the turf and recreating a different obstacle course that is accessible for all! The joys of watching children and learning from them are endless ♥️#earlyyears #learningthroughplay #earlyyearsoutdoors #childcentredlearning #childleadlearning #ninnyshouse
Mark making doesn’t have to be all about a pencil and paper, so the team came up with some activities to match the chilly weather and to encourage mark making all at the same time! #earlyyears #earlyyearsoutdoors #markmaking #grossmotorskillsdevelopment #ninnyshouseoutdoorlearning
Mark making doesn’t have to be all about a pencil and paper, so the team came up with some activities to match the chilly weather and to encourage mark making all at the same time! #earlyyears #earlyyearsoutdoors #markmaking #grossmotorskillsdevelopment #ninnyshouseoutdoorlearning
Autumn has brought us plenty of treasures to collect and play with….and a VERY exciting visitor too! 🚜 🍂 #earlyyearsoutdoors #outdoorlearning #childcentredapproach #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation
Autumn has brought us plenty of treasures to collect and play with….and a VERY exciting visitor too! 🚜 🍂 #earlyyearsoutdoors #outdoorlearning #childcentredapproach #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation
Our child centred approach means that we cover all aspects of a child’s development. At times, we concentrate on a particular aspect and, today, we focussed on some aspects of fine motor development - scissor skills and threading! Timeless skills for life which start in the early years….look carefully at our threading activity and you will also see it’s a great example of differentiation - that is, one activity which is suitable for children aged 1, 2, 3 or 4. The children and I are so lucky to be looked after by a team of skilled and dedicated practitioners who take the time and care to get to know our little ones, assess their development and then plan activities appropriately. So….let’s play!! #ninnyshouse #earlyyearsoutdoors #earlyyearscareandeducation #playistheworkofchildhood #learningthroughplay #lifeskills
Our child centred approach means that we cover all aspects of a child’s development. At times, we concentrate on a particular aspect and, today, we focussed on some aspects of fine motor development - scissor skills and threading! Timeless skills for life which start in the early years….look carefully at our threading activity and you will also see it’s a great example of differentiation - that is, one activity which is suitable for children aged 1, 2, 3 or 4. The children and I are so lucky to be looked after by a team of skilled and dedicated practitioners who take the time and care to get to know our little ones, assess their development and then plan activities appropriately. So….let’s play!! #ninnyshouse #earlyyearsoutdoors #earlyyearscareandeducation #playistheworkofchildhood #learningthroughplay #lifeskills
We love our visits from Katie @cookerydoodledoonorthhants - our very own ‘Cooking Katie’! The skills, concentration and conversation and language that are stimulated by her input with the children are a pleasure to watch. And the final results taste amazing too!! Thank you Katie ♥️ #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #lifeskills #cookerydoodledoonorthhants
We love our visits from Katie @cookerydoodledoonorthhants - our very own ‘Cooking Katie’! The skills, concentration and conversation and language that are stimulated by her input with the children are a pleasure to watch. And the final results taste amazing too!! Thank you Katie ♥️ #ninnyshouse #earlyyearseducation #lifeskills #cookerydoodledoonorthhants
Who knew that our climbing wall would make such a fabulous camp? ♥️ #outdoorlearning #earlyyearsoutdoors #ninnyshouse #roleplay #childcentredlearning #childleadlearning
Who knew that our climbing wall would make such a fabulous camp? ♥️ #outdoorlearning #earlyyearsoutdoors #ninnyshouse #roleplay #childcentredlearning #childleadlearning
Anything to encourage mark making!! #ninnyshouse #outdoorlearning #prewritingskills #markmaking
Anything to encourage mark making!! #ninnyshouse #outdoorlearning #prewritingskills #markmaking
Our approach at Ninny’s House is child centred - our ethos is ‘Every child an individual, every child at the centre’. Consequently, the children are at the centre of everything we do - yes, even preparing snack! The children help to choose, sometimes buy and to prep their snack, therefore promoting and fostering their ability to advocate for themselves, their self help skills and their sense of self-esteem, pride and achievement ♥️ #earlyyearseducation #ninnyshouse #childcentredlearning
Our approach at Ninny’s House is child centred - our ethos is ‘Every child an individual, every child at the centre’. Consequently, the children are at the centre of everything we do - yes, even preparing snack! The children help to choose, sometimes buy and to prep their snack, therefore promoting and fostering their ability to advocate for themselves, their self help skills and their sense of self-esteem, pride and achievement ♥️ #earlyyearseducation #ninnyshouse #childcentredlearning
All things play dough and mark making today ♥️ #earlyyearseducation #outdoorlearning #ninnyshouse #playistheworkofchildhood
All things play dough and mark making today ♥️ #earlyyearseducation #outdoorlearning #ninnyshouse #playistheworkofchildhood
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FAQs

What are your opening times?
We are open 7.30 - 18.00, Monday - Friday. 
Attendance depends on personal requirements, but sessions are generally a whole day or half day (8.30 - 13.00) or a school day type session (9.00 - 15.30/16.00). This can all be discussed on an individual basis.

What happens when it rains?
The vast majority of the time, the children will don their all in ones (which they usually are already wearing!), pop up their hoods and keep going - after all, what could be more fun in the rain than to splash in unexpected puddles or to get out our drain pipes and water toys for an impromptu play?! If the rain is torrential (which is no fun for any of us!) we will take shelter indoors and keep ourselves busy there, keeping an eye out for when we can get back to the outdoors. 

Do you provide meals and snacks?
Yes, we provide breakfast, morning snack, hot lunch, afternoon snack and high tea.
All food is healthy, fresh, home cooked and prepared from scratch, with menus changing every week. Food is charged at £4 per day.
Children are allowed to select their own breakfast and are offered a choice of cereal, toast, fruit, yoghurt, boiled or scrambled egg, or toasted crumpet or pancakes. Indepedence is always promoted and children will pour out their own cereal and milk, for example.

What are the fees?
Unlike other nurseries, we charge by the hour – this allows us to tailor flexibly to each child and family’s needs. We do not demand a minimum attendance or a certain number of days, although I strongly recommend that children attend for at least two sessions per week to allow them to settle properly. 

We offer full, half and ‘school’ day routines, with a variety of start and finish times available; we recommend contacting us to talk through the different options available to best suit you and your child

Our hourly fees are either £7 per hour for a full time (year round) contract, or £7.50 per hour on a term time contract, with no retainer charged for the school holidays. Included in our hourly rate are all nappies, wipes and creams and suntan lotion; all activities, including Forest School sessions for the older children, cookery, yoga, French and gardening club. We charge a £4 food charge per day, which covers a buffet breakfast, a home cooked hot lunch and homemade pudding, high tea and morning and afternoon snack. 

Do you offer funded hours? 
We offer both 15 and 30 hours funding for children of eligible working families, as well as the universal 15 hours funding currently offered for all children in the term after their third birthday. 

These hours can be used on either the standard offer, of up to 15 hours for 38 weeks of the year, or the stretched offer of up to 11.25 hours per week for up to 50 weeks of the year. 

To check whether your child is eligible for the funded hours, please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Do you provide nappies, wipes and bedding?
Yes, nappies, wipes and bedding are all provided.

What age are the children?
Our children range in age from 4 months to 4 years old.