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Thistledown Tiny Learners

Programs First Steps

1–2 YEARS OLD

First School Experience for Joyful Learning

A warm, playful first step away from home. Toddlers explore textures, sounds, and first friendships with a teacher always within arm's reach.

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Children crafting with clay at a low blue table.
Inside the classroom

Gentle days built around naps, snacks & wonder

Sensory discovery

Water play, soft dough, shakers, and fabric baskets invite tiny hands to touch, pour, and explore safely.

Songs & stories

Short circle times with rhymes, puppets, and picture books grow listening skills and first words.

Cosy routines

Predictable hellos, handwashing songs, and rocking-chair wind-downs make goodbyes easy.

Two young children stacking wooden blocks.

What's included every month

  • Maximum 1:4 teacher ratio with a dedicated key teacher for your child
  • Daily photo updates, nap logs, and meal notes in your parent app
  • Homemade snacks, soft-play garden time, and music mornings
  • Two-week gentle settling plan with parent stays and short days

A day in First Steps

  1. 8:00 — Hello & free playCuddles first
  2. 9:00 — Songs & story circle15 min
  3. 9:30 — Snack & gardenFresh air
  4. 11:00 — Sensory traysMessy fun
  5. 12:00 — Lunch & napRocking chairs

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