Anna Hughes Todder Section Leader

Hi I’m Anna, the team leader in the toddler section of the nursery, I have worked at Lakeside for over 10 years and I am also mum.

The toddler section is slightly more structured than the tweenie section of the nursery, we follow an activity plan based on the areas of learning, each of our topics are split into theme based activities, we also incorporate the foundation phase which is learning through play. During the day we carry out 2 theme based activities, as part of the foundation phase free play and free activities are also incorporated into our daily routine. Some activities we may do include arts and crafts, messy play, music and movement, stories and songs, going for walks, role-play and cooking. These are just a few of the many activities the children enjoy.

Throughout the day the children are split into groups, we have many rooms upstairs which we use throughout the day, these include, soft play, art room, free play room, dining room, theme room, construction room and home corner. We also have a large outdoor play area, which we use as often as we can. Even on rainy days we are outside in our Waterproof  Wet suits. 
The ratio in the toddler section of the nursery is 1:4, there are permanent full time staff in toddlers so your child will get used to seeing the same familiar faces each time they attend nursery. Your child will be allocated a key worker.

We also help parents with potty training, we know this can be a difficult time for some parents, we can use reward or sticker charts and give you any advice you may need. Every child develops at their own pace and will eventually get there but we are here to support you.

I understand that leaving your child can be daunting for both you and your child and you may feel nervous, You can call the nursery as many times as you want throughout the day, it’s not a problem. I will be available to answer any questions or queries you may have, please don’t hesitate to ask. I look forward to seeing you and your child soon
Leanne (toddler team leader)
We always make their days fun filled.

Toddlers Daily Routine
7.30-8.30 – Breakfast
8.30-9.30 – Guided Free Play
9.30-10.00 – Register & 
Morning Circle time
10.00-10.20 – Wash Hands – Toast  Time
10.20-11.20 – Activity 1
11.20-11.50 – Music & 
Movement/Gym/Yoga/Outside Play
11.50-12.20 – Wash Hands – Dinner  Time
12.20-1.00 – Brush Bus / Sleep Time / Self Chosen Activity
1.00-1.30 –  Afternoon Circle Time
1.30-2.30 – Activity 2
2.30-2.50 – Outside 
Play / Listening Bingo
2.50-3.20 – Wash Hands - Tea Time
3.20-3.40  – TV / Quiet Time
3.40-4.45 – Dressing up /Colour Matching/ Role Play/ 
Scissor practice/ Construction Toys
4.45-5.15 – Guided Free  Play
5.15-5.45 – Discovery Room
5.45-6.30 – Soft Play/Home 
Corner/Songs/Rhymes/Stories