Our Rooms

Located on the lower floor of Kelham Island Community Childcare, the Butterflies Room is our dedicated pre-school environment, designed to prepare children for their next exciting adventure as they start Reception class. At the final stage of their nursery journey, we focus on building confidence, independence, and the essential skills children need to thrive as they make the transition to school.

With a total of 24 children and an adult-to-child ratio of 1:8, our experienced Early Years Practitioners create engaging learning opportunities that nurture every child’s individual strength and interest.

A key feature of our Butterflies Room is our dedicated dining area, which plays an important role in developing independence and self-help skills. Children are encouraged to collect their own lunch boxes, manage their belongings, select and use cutlery appropriately, and take responsibility for their mealtime routines. These everyday experiences help to build confidence and prepare children for the expectations of school life.

Our dining area also provides a calm and focused space for small-group and targeted learning, were we offer structured phonics sessions, early mathematics groups, and language-rich play and activities that are tailored to each child’s individual developmental needs. These groups will help children strengthen key skills in communication, literacy, mathematics, social interaction, and emotional development, ensuring they are fully prepared for the next stage of their education, ensuring every child leaves us feeling confident, capable, and excited for the journey ahead to flourish in Reception.

As children approach their transition to school, we place a strong emphasis on school readiness, encouraging resilience, independence, concentration, problem-solving, and positive relationships with others. To celebrate this important milestone, we proudly host our annual Graduation Ceremony, giving children and their families the opportunity to reflect on their achievements and mark the exciting step from nursery to school.

Buzzy Bees’s room is also located on the upper floor of Kelham Island Community Childcare. Buzzy Bee’s Room is the next exciting step in your child’s nursery journey as they transition from our nurturing Ladybirds Room. This room is designed for children aged 2 to 3 years, providing an engaging environment that encourages growing independence, confidence, and curiosity through play and experiences.

With a dedicated adult-to-child ratio of 1:5, with 15 children in total. Our experienced Early Years Practitioners support each child through their important stages of development. As our toddlers begin to develop greater independence, we work closely with families to support toilet training, self-care skills, make choices, solve problems, and gain confidence in their own abilities, whilst celebrating every milestone along the way.

Children are encouraged to develop their language and communication skills, build friendships with peers and staff, explore their creativity, and strengthen their physical skills. We create a warm and stimulating environment where children feel valued, supported, and excited to learn, laying strong foundations for their next stage of nursery life.

Nestled on the upper floor of Kelham Island Community Childcare, the Ladybirds Room offers a warm, nurturing, and positive environment for our youngest children aged 6 months to 2 years. As the first room most of our families are welcomed into, it provides a gentle introduction to nursery life, where strong relationships, emotional security, and individual care are at the heart of everything we do.

With a small group of just 9 children and a dedicated 1:3 adult-to-child ratio, our experienced Early Years Practitioners take the time to truly understand each child’s unique needs, routines, and interests. Working closely with families, we create a partnership between home and nursery, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported as they begin their journey into early learning.