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Learning at 2–3 Years

Little voices, big imaginations

Play, friendships and familiar routines help children build confidence and independence.

A smiling child playing with cups in the nursery kitchen

What we nurture at 2–3 Years

  • Confidently use a broad vocabulary of words, communicate in simple sentences and follow specific instructions
  • Explore the physical equipment independently both inside and outside
  • Feed and serve themselves independently at each mealtime, whilst socially interacting with each other
  • Use an open top cup and have the confidence to pour their own drink
  • Independently identify their belongings and encourage them to put on their coats and wellies
  • Encourage awareness of their feelings by developing strong trusting relationships with the caring and nurturing team
  • Encouraged to use the toilet independently and understand the importance of self-care, for example, handwashing and nose blowing
  • Developing a connection with familiar stories, songs and resources
  • To understand everyday routines
  • Encourage learning opportunities during constructive free play sessions
  • Curiously explore the kitchen garden, outside play area and the local community
  • Stimulate their imagination by encouraging pretend play, free play, child led play and learning opportunities
  • Develop their imagination by using a range of materials to be creative
  • Willing to try new things and feel pride in their attempts of learning whilst developing the ability to learn from their experiences when things don’t go right
  • 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

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