At Little Scallywags Day Nursery, we understand how important it is to develop good oral hygiene habits from an early age. Healthy teeth help children to eat, speak and smile confidently. Establishing positive routines early on can help prevent tooth decay and support lifelong dental health. We make
Sleep is an important part of babies’ and young children’s growth and development. At Little Scallywags, we take our responsibility for safer sleep seriously and continually review our procedures to ensure our practice reflects current guidance and supports the individual needs of every
At Little Scallywags, we believe maths is everywhere! From the moment our youngest babies begin exploring the world around them to our Pre School children preparing for their next big adventure at school, mathematical language is happening all around us! Maths is so much more than counting numbers.
Here at Little Scallywags, we want our children to love books, to engage in books and to find the magic in reading. We know the best ways to improve a child’s vocabulary is through consistent and engaging interactions like reading aloud and everyday conversations. Children who have positive re
Following on from the Early Years Foundation Stage Nutritional Guidance (September 2025), Little Scallywags have recently reflected on our Winter and Summer menus. We have always understood the importance of providing healthy, balanced and nutritious meals here at nursery, as well as educating par
With most of our babies receiving 30 hours funding, it is even more vital that staff working with babies have the appropriate training, ensuring children’s safety and well being, promoting their development and maintaining a high quality care environment. At Little Scallywags, managers and sen
Sensory rooms our settings benefit our children by promoting emotional regulation, cognitive and motor skill development and social skills in a safe environment. They provide a calming space for children who are overwhelmed and need support as well as help with sensory stimulation. Some of our setti
We’re excited to share the latest updates on our most recent setting at Rowley Regis. We’ve still got a long way to go but we are really proud to say that our Pre School, Toddler room, Baby room and nursery library are all complete! The children have been really enjoying the new faciliti
If you’re one of our families, you know how passionately we feel about reading here at Little Scallywags. The effects of reading in children are endless and we make it our priority everyday to read to children in a creative and imaginative way. If you don’t attend Little Scallywags, did
This year, our staff, parents and children generously donated gifts for us to take to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Children and staff in our Pre School room at our Marston Green setting took a day trip to visit the Christmas Grotto and meet some of the children that are staying in hospital