Coughs, colds and tummy bugs are common when children start nursery. Here's why, how we reduce the spread, and when to keep your child at home.

When you leave your child at nursery, you place enormous trust in the people caring for them. We explain the checks, recruitment processes and ongoing safeguarding measures we use to help make sure every child at Tommies is safe, cared for and supported.

Sleep is a big part of nursery life, especially in our Baby Rooms. For some children, a nap is a peaceful pause in a busy day. For others, sleep takes time, comfort, reassurance and a familiar routine.

  What Do Children Do in a Preschool Room? 3+ Years For many families, the Preschool Room feels like a big milestone. It is often the final stage of a child’s nursery journey before they move on

Early years recruitment is challenging across the UK. Learn how Tommies Childcare recruits, supports and retains caring nursery practitioners.

Discover what toddlers aged 2-3 do at nursery, from purposeful play and outdoor adventures to routines, friendships, independence and early learning.

In November 2025, Ofsted fundamentally changed how it reports inspection findings for nurseries, pre-schools, childminders, and all education providers across England. If you have a child in early years care or are researching nursery options, understanding the

What Do Children Do at Nursery? First Steps Room (1-2 Years) What Do “First Steppers” Actually Do at Nursery All Day? Several years ago, we made the decision at multiple nurseries where we had the space, to

Choosing a Nursery: What to Expect When Visiting a Nursery When the time comes to choose a nursery for your child, you will probably want to shortlist a number of day nurseries to visit. Most parents consider