A reflection on how far early years care has come—from the days of 'cry it out' to creating nurturing environments where children feel truly safe, loved, and heard. At Nestlings, we’re proud to prioritise emotional wellbeing, gentle settling-in, and the sound of happy, secure little ones.

At Nestlings Nurseries, we move away from traditional, one-size-fits-all education models. Instead, we embrace a child-led, play-based approach that honours every child’s unique learning style—whether they thrive through movement, music, quiet reflection, or hands-on exploration. Because real learning happens when children are free to be themselves.

At Nestlings, we believe in creating a peaceful, inclusive environment for all children. While VE Day is a significant part of British history, its themes of war and conflict are not appropriate for the early years. In this post, we explain why we choose to focus instead on age-appropriate values like kindness, friendship, and community.