Why Sensory Play for Babies Matters: A Parent’s Guide from Purple Bees Day Nursery
When your baby is small, everything is a new experience — the softness of a blanket, the sound of your voice, the light coming through the window. These little moments might seem simple to us, but for babies, they are powerful learning tools and the very beginning of sensory play for babies. At Purple Bees […]
Is My Baby Ready for Nursery? 15 Signs Parents Often Miss
Introduction: How Do You Really Know If Your Baby Is Ready for Nursery? Every parent reaches that moment — the moment you look at your little one and wonder: If my baby ready for nursery… or should I wait a little longer? It’s a big emotional step for both babies and parents. And while age […]
Best Christmas Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers (UK 2025)
Cosy stories your little one will love and memories you’ll treasure forever while looking for the best Christmas books for toddlers. There’s something incredibly magical about December with young children.The early sunsets, the twinkly lights, the cuddles under blankets…and that moment when you’re reading a festive story and you see your child’s eyes widen with […]
The Best Morning Routine for Preschoolers: 7 Easy Steps for a Calm, Happy Start
A Hounslow parent’s guide to gentle mornings, smoother transitions, and confident drop-offs. If you’ve ever tried getting a preschooler dressed, fed, and out the door on time, you know it’s a full adventure on its own. Some mornings feel calm and sweet… and others feel like you’re negotiating with a tiny, pajama-wearing CEO. At Purple […]
How to Find the Best Baby Nursery Near Me in Hounslow: 2025 Parent’s Guide
Table of Contents Introduction 1. Check the Location and Daily Convenience 2. Confirm the Age Range and Baby-to-Staff Ratio 3. Understand Fees, Funding & Free Hours 4. Ask About the Early Years Curriculum 5. Observe the Environment and Facilities 6. Meet the Team at Your Chosen Nursery 7. Discuss Settling-In and Communication 8. Check Availability […]
The Parent’s Autumn Checklist: 10 Steps to Keep Your Kids Healthy
The crisp air, the crunch of leaves, the cosy jumpers—autumn is a truly magical time. Yet, with the changing weather and the return to school comes the inevitable worry about little ones catching every sniffle and bug going. As parents, we all feel that little pinch of anxiety when the seasons shift, wondering how to […]
More Than Just Answers: How Our Teachers Are Responding to Why Questions
If your child seems to ask “why?” every few minutes, you’re not alone. Curiosity is a superpower in early years education. Those small questions reveal big thinking—about how the world works, how people feel, and how ideas connect. In our classrooms, responding to why questions is more than offering facts; it’s an invitation to explore, […]
Our Top 5 Favourite Children Books and Why We Read Them
At Purple Bees Childcare, some of our happiest moments are spent curled up together in our cosy reading corners, turning pages and watching imaginations take flight. Storytime is more than a quiet break in the day—it’s a warm invitation into new worlds, a chance to build language and confidence, and a way for children to […]
Purple Bees Nursery Wins the Nursery Compare Awards Two Years in a Row
We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud to announce 🎉 that Purple Bees Nursery has once again been honoured with the prestigious Nursery Compare Awards 🏆 for the second consecutive year! This remarkable achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our entire team and the trust placed in us by our wonderful families […]