School Readiness: How Nursery Prepares Your Child for Reception

What does school readiness nursery provision actually look like? Learn what school readiness really means, how Dee’s preschool room prepares children for Reception, and how parents can help.
What Your Child Eats at Nursery: Why Mealtimes Matter in Early Childhood

Why do nursery meals early childhood matter beyond nutrition? Discover how mealtimes shape social skills, emotional regulation, and food relationships — and what Dee’s does differently.
How Outdoor Play Benefits Young Children’s Development

Discover how outdoor play young children experience every day supports motor skills, resilience, wellbeing, and scientific thinking — and what to look for in a nursery garden.
Starting Nursery at 6 Months: A Parent’s Guide to Baby Nursery Care

Everything parents need to know about starting nursery at 6 months — from sleep and feeding to emotional preparation and the questions to ask on a nursery visit.
What Your Child Eats at Nursery: Why Mealtimes Matter in Early Childhood
Nursery meals in early childhood are about much more than nutrition. They shape children’s relationship with food, social skills, and daily routine. Here is what good provision looks like.
School Readiness: How Nursery Prepares Your Child for Reception
School readiness nursery preparation is about far more than letters and numbers. Here is what it really means and how a good nursery gets your child ready for reception year.
The Key Person Approach in Nurseries: What It Is and Why It Matters

What is the key person approach nursery settings use, and why does it matter? Learn how this EYFS requirement supports attachment, wellbeing, and child development.
What to Look for in a Baby Room at a Day Nursery

Choosing a baby room nursery? Find out what to look for in staff ratios, sleep routines, sensory play, and settling in for babies under one.
Why Daily Routine Matters in Early Childhood (And What We Do at Dee’s)

Why predictable daily routine is essential for young children’s development, and how Dee’s Day Nursery in Wimbledon structures each day.
Settling Your Child into Nursery: Tips to Make the Transition Easier

Starting nursery is a big milestone for children and parents alike. Here are practical tips to help your child settle in, manage separation anxiety, and feel at home.