Your Child’s Journey


Every child’s journey through Loughborough Nursery is unique, but what remains constant is the care, support and encouragement they receive along the way. As part of the Loughborough Schools Foundation, we offer a nurturing start to early years education, helping each child build confidence, independence and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Our rooms are carefully designed to reflect your child’s stage of development, with experienced staff guiding them every step of the way. From those first days as a baby through to their final year before school, we create a seamless journey of discovery, learning and joy.



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Developers 6 Weeks to 15 Months

Our Developers Room helps make the transition from home to nursery a gentle and positive one. Here, our youngest children begin to explore the world through sensory play and movement. Our team focuses on building independence and curiosity with toys and activities always at the child’s level so they can choose what to play with. It’s a calm, caring space where every baby’s routine is respected, and early confidence starts to grow.

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Our son is 2.5 years old and currently attends the nursery. To say he loves it is an understatement – the staff are absolutely fabulous!

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Investigators: 15 to 24 Months

In the Investigators Room, children begin to find their voice and express themselves. This is where curiosity really takes off with opportunities for messy play, music, and outdoor exploration.
Our experienced staff help children understand emotions and boundaries, encouraging kindness, empathy and friendship. Language development is supported throughout the day through conversation, storytelling and play.

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Pathfinders & Pathfinders Ark: 2 to 3 Years

As children’s independence blossoms, our Pathfinders Rooms provide an exciting space to build confidence and communication skills. The curriculum is designed around each child’s interests and developmental needs, creating opportunities for discovery and learning through play.

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Innovators: 3 to 3.5 Years

The Innovators Room is where curiosity becomes creativity. Children are encouraged to ask questions, solve problems and develop deeper focus through engaging, hands-on activities. The Innovators team work closely with our Pioneers to prepare children for their final stage at nursery, ensuring a smooth and confident transition.

Pioneers

In Pioneers, children are ready to take on new challenges and develop the skills they need for school. This final step of the journey focuses on independence, social development and a growing sense of responsibility. Children are encouraged to make choices and lead their own learning. By the time they leave Loughborough Nursery, they are confident, capable and excited for the next stage in their education.

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10 years of Loughborough Nursery

10 years of Loughborough Nursery

Written by Jacqui Holford, Nursery Manager It all started back in 2016… ten years ago, when Loughborough Nursery was born. Since then, just like the children in our care, we have continued to grow, develop, explore and learn from each experience.  The Nursery began with four rooms – Developers, Investigators, Pathfinders and Pioneers, but as …
Watching them spread their wings

Watching them spread their wings

Written by Jacqui Holford, Nursery Manager There is something very special about this time of year. For parents, it can be a time filled with pride, excitement and perhaps a few nerves. For us as a nursery team, it is a time of reflection as we look back on just how far our latest cohort …
Inspiring adventures for every child

Inspiring adventures for every child

Written by Jacqui Holford, Nursery Manager From a baby’s first sensory exploration to a pre-school child’s growing independence and readiness for school, the activities available to children at Loughborough Nursery nurture curiosity, confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of learning. Every experience is carefully designed to support development across all areas of learning, including motor …

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