Nature Kindergarten (Cold Harbour) Telephone: 01908 983393 and email: [email protected]Come and see us! Highland Close, Bletchley, MK3 7PD About our Kindergarten We believe nature and play both are an essential part of early years and along with a holistic approach and positive experiences set children up for lifelong learning, that will enable children to become resilient, confident, curious, and independent. At our nature kindergarten we strongly believe that children learn best through doing and have a hands on approach by being supported by our highly qualified staff who are nurturing, have a passion for the outdoors and strive to create a positive and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow in a safe and secure environment. "The best classroom and the richest cupboard are roofed only by the sky" -Margaret McMillian What do you need to know? Our Kindergarten is perfect for little explorers who love to be outside. We are based within the grounds of our day nursery and outdoor learning centre in Cold Harbour, West Bletchley. Taking place completely outdoors, children will participate in a range of activities from mini-beast hunting, den-building, natural crafts, wood work skills and cooking on a campfire! We are open Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.00pm during term time only. Cost - £45.50 a session which includes a morning and afternoon snack and lunch (we accept fully funded places). We take children aged 2.5 - 4 years until they go to school, although children may join a couple of months prior to their 3rd birthday. We aim to provide unique child led experiences by making the most of wonderful outdoor setting! If you have any questions, or would like to book a visit please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 01908 983393. Meet our Senior Outdoor Practitioner Helen Helen has worked for Acorn for 5 years and has always shown a keen interest in the Outdoors. She became Senior Outdoor Practitioner in April 2024, leading our Nature Kindergarten and Holiday Club at Cold Harbour. Helen has a wealth of experience with a wide variety of age groups, is Level 3 qualified in Childcare, and is working towards her Forest School qualification. Helen’s favourite activities are, helping the children to use the bow saw and hand drill to create lots of wooden creations, and making lots of exciting snacks and hot chocolate on the fire during her Nature Kindergarten sessions, which the children enjoy around our fire circle. Helen has a passion for outdoor learning and thrives in being able to encourage and support the children to learn all about the natural world. Morwenna is the Nature Kindergarten's Designated Safeguarding Lead, so if you ever have any concerns or would like to chat about anything safeguarding related, please call on 01908 983393 or email [email protected] and ask to speak to Morwenna - alternatively, contact Laura Tingey (our Head of Early Years & Compliance) on 07889540737.