Young Toddlers Nursery Programme London | Abacus Ark
Little Explorers / Younger Toddlers
Younger Toddlers
Nursery School
Little Explorers
Caring Teachers Help Your Child Explore

Little Explorers / Younger Toddlers | 15 – 24 Months | London, UK

Adventure Awaits in the Little Explorers Room

Here, we focus on developing communication skills, improving movement, and nurturing social abilities. Children build confidence and explore new experiences through play and discovery. Teachers use the Reggio Emilia approach to foster resilience and independent learning while incorporating Montessori principles. They also promote sensory exploration and support early cognitive development through engaging with diverse experiences.

Adventure Awaits in the Little Explorers Room

Here’s a Glimpse of How We Support Your Young Toddler’s FIRST Steps:

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Focus Attention
Increased Attention Span: Children should show an improved ability to focus on activities and play for longer periods.

Listening & Understanding: Children should demonstrate better listening skills and an increased understanding of more complex words and instructions.

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Independence
Gross Motor Skills: Children should be walking independently, climbing stairs with assistance, and beginning to run.

Fine Motor Skills: Improved hand-eye coordination, such as stacking blocks, turning pages in a book, and beginning to use utensils.

Exploration & Curiosity: Engaging in more complex exploration and showing curiosity about how things work by manipulating objects and experimenting.

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Resilience
Emotional Expression & Self-Regulation: Developing better ways to express emotions and beginning to understand and cope with frustrations.

Problem Solving: Enhancing problem-solving skills, such as figuring out simple puzzles, understanding object permanence, and experimenting with cause-and-effect through play.

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Social Understanding
Sense of Self & Others: Beginning to recognise themselves in a mirror, showing awareness of being a separate individual from others.

Language Use: Expanding vocabulary to include more words and simple sentences. Imitative Play: Engaging in simple pretend play and imitating actions they observe from adults and peers.

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Trustworthiness
Memory & Recognition: Showing better memory retention, recognising and naming familiar objects and people, and understanding routines.

Imitation & Exploration: Starting to make simple choices, such as selecting a toy or choosing between two snacks, demonstrating early decision-making skills.
Everyday Essentials Are Included in Tuition

Everyday Essentials Are Included in Tuition

You’re busy and would much rather have cuddle time with your child than race around getting ready for the day. Rest easy knowing that our nursery provides everyday essentials like milk, nappies, and wipes.

Play-Based Programmes Set Your Child on the Right Path

Your young toddler learns through a playful Reggio-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum. Age-appropriate and skillset-focussed activities like sorting, stories, and scribbling build a future basis for maths, pre-writing, and reading success.
Play-Based Programmes Set Your Child on the Right Path
Nutritious Meals Designed for Growing Minds

Nutritious Meals Designed for Growing Minds

Your child enjoys two hot, delicious meals daily, made by child-friendly food specialists Lune + Wild from nourishing, 100%-organic ingredients. Our carefully curated menu ensures balanced nutrition to fuel their energy and development, giving you peace of mind knowing they’re eating wholesome, satisfying meals that support their growth.

Little Explorers Daily Routine:

Morning

Compassionate teachers welcome your toddler into a calm environment and help them settle in. The day begins with sensory activities featuring colourful toys and textured objects. After feeding, your toddler enjoys a restful nap.

Activity Block

Structured play and learning activities are followed by outdoor play and physical activities. Group games and social activities encourage social skills development.

Afternoon

Lunch emphasises independence, with your toddler encouraged to feed themselves. Afterward, quiet time and a nap provide much-needed rest, followed by creative play and exploration.

Communication App Keeps You Connected

Giggles with friends, messy hands covered in paint, and happy faces during circle time are just some of the moments you get to share through our mobile Famly app, which connects you to your child even while you’re apart.
Communication App Keeps You Connected
Your Toddler Is Safe Throughout the Day

Your Toddler Is Safe Throughout the Day

Rest assured that your child is safe at all times. Attentive teachers are always nearby, keeping a close watch as your little one grows and plays. Limited-access entryways, privacy fences, and surveillance cameras give an extra layer of privacy.

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Preparing Them for School While Paving the Way for a Bright & Successful Future.

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