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Learning at 0–12 Months

First connections and discoveries

Gentle care, close attachments and sensory discoveries support our youngest children as they explore their world.

A young child sitting beside the nursery play tent

What we nurture at 0–12 Months

  • Take turns in conversation through babble, gestures and single words
  • Confidently and curiously cruise around the room exploring their environment
  • Beginning to use resources to feed independently and encourage social interaction during mealtimes
  • Forming close attachments and developing trust with a friendly staff team and other children
  • Enjoy exploring books and participating in active singing opportunities with a range of resources
  • To be able to stack a variety of objects either on top, inside or next to each other
  • To explore a range of sensory experiences both inside and outside using their fingers and other parts of their bodies
  • Confidently move and respond to music, join in with movements and gestures
  • To learn and develop manners when eating, playing with friends and interacting with other adults and children.

Learning at their own pace

Discover the values and learning aims that bring our curriculum together.

Explore our curriculum

Care you can feel confident in

Our awards & affiliations

Our inspection, professional connections and the experiences shared by our families.

  • Ofsted

    Ofsted

    Inspected 31 July 2026

    Strong standard in all six evaluation areas. Safeguarding standards met.

  • Noodle Now

    Noodle Now

    Professional development

    Early years training and learning.

  • Early Years Alliance

    Early Years Alliance

    Early years support

    Supporting care, learning and development.

  • daynurseries.co.uk

    daynurseries.co.uk

    Words from our families

    Read parents’ experiences of Little Loco’s.

A child exploring the wooden play kitchen

Your next little adventure

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