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KiddieCare Nurseries
Parenting & Pedagogy

Early Years Insights & Stories

Practical tips, child development insights, and guidance on UK childcare funding from our certified early years educators.

Funding Funding News
15 September 2026 • 5 min read

A Parent's Complete Guide to the UK 15 & 30 Hours Funded Childcare Expansion

Everything working families need to know about navigating the expanded 15 and 30 hours funded entitlement from 9 months old.

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Admissions Team
Sensory Play Activities & Play
28 September 2026 • 4 min read

Why Getting Muddy Matters: The Lifelong Benefits of Outdoor Sensory Play

Explore why mud kitchens, natural textures, and open-air exploration form critical neural pathways that indoor toys cannot duplicate.

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Sarah Jenkins, EYFS Lead
Separation Anxiety Child Development
05 October 2026 • 6 min read

Gentle Beginnings: Helping Your Baby or Toddler Settle Into Nursery Life

Practical, compassionate routines from our nursery key workers to turn tearful morning goodbyes into joyful, confident drop-offs.

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Folu Bello, Manager
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