Welcome to our Nursery blog ...

In our spacious, inviting nursery, we work hard to offer a nurturing and supportive learning environment for the children to thrive and grow. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with an emphasis on promoting the characteristics of effective learning. 

This approach fosters a love of learning and provides challenges linked closely to developmentally age-appropriate experiences. We strive to create an environment where children feel confident in exploring and discovering new things. We offer weekly forest school activities and have constant access to an ample, safe outdoor space and an all-weather area. All meals are cooked daily on site by our excellent cook. 

As a Nursery, we understand that all children are unique and understand the importance of following their individual interests.

We are set just outside the beautiful village of Blisland, which is 10 minutes from Bodmin town centre.

As we are a smaller setting, we can only offer 10 places per year group; however, this ensures a very high level of interaction with adults and quality input for your child while they are with us. We are a very family-oriented organisation with strong community connections. 

We can offer places to children from the age of 2 years and offer 15 and 30-hour funding. More information can be found here: www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

Morning sessions are from 9 am to 12  pm and cost £16.80

Lunch available from 12-1 pm at £5.60 plus meal cost or home-packed lunch.

Afternoon session would be from 12-3 pm at £16.80 plus meal cost or home-packed lunch. 

All-day session 9 am - 3 pm £33.60 plus the meal or home-packed lunch.

We are offering a fourth session free if you pay for 3. It can be just mornings or a full day.  Your equivalent 4th session would be free, saving a max of £28.80

We are very flexible with hours and days, so please feel free to ring for more information.

We also run a parent and toddler group, ' Twiglets', on a Wednesday, 9 am -11 am, where you can come along to stay and play and meet new people, have a coffee and get a feel for what we are all about; this runs weekly in term time and it's free. Bump to 4yrs.    

Weekly information is also available on our 'Twiglets' Facebook page. 

By following our nursery blog, which we hope to publish every week, we will inform you through words and pictures how we promote your child's learning in the nursery. It is also an excellent way for you to discuss with your child at home what they have been doing each week. 

Mrs Pearce.

We have ended the year wrapped in Christmas magic at Storytellers..

Our celebrations began with a Christmas party filled with laughter, games, snowy play, Santa's mysterious footsteps and a delicious party lunch that set the scene for something very special.

Then came the adventure.. a walk through the valley, where excitement buzzed in the air as we followed the path to Santa's house, hidden deep among the trees. Sharp ears quickly heard the gentle jingle of Santa's bell, and before long, we were greeted by Santa himself, who welcomed the children inside his cosy home.

Santa spoke to the children about the important work still to be done before Christmas, and together they practised a wonderfully festive Santa laugh - hands pressed on bellies, laughter echoing through the trees!  Each child had their own special moment with Santa and was gifted a magical bell to take home, a keepsake filled with Christmas wonder.

After many waves and smiles goodbye, the magic continued as we gathered around the fire pit to enjoy warm, toasty marshmallows before our walk back. 

The children behaved impeccably throughout the day, and witnessing the awe, excitement and pure belief in Christmas through their eyes was nothing short of magical.

A huge thank you to our incredible Storytellers, families, and friends for your continued support throughout the year, and a very special thank you to Santa and his family for creating such a truly enchanting experience that the children will remember forever. 

 Storytellers had the most magical festive outing as we headed to Bodmin Railway to board the Santa Express heritage steam train. The excitement was sky-high as the children eagerly climbed aboard, watching in awe as the steam curled around the track and the train slowly pulled away with a cheerful whistle!

 During the journey, the children enjoyed Christmas craft activities-and then came a truly unforgettable moment. Santa himself appeared on board, greeting each child with a smile and spending time chatting with them. Every child received a special present, making the experience even more magical.

On the return trip, our wonderful PTFA made sure no tummies rumbled by providing delicious treat bags for everyone.

Back at the station, the fun continued as the children met the Elf and Rudolph, before setting off for an extra treat, a McDonald's lunch! They sat together beautifully, and even members of the public commented on how well-behaved, polite, and joyful they all were.

A huge thank you to our fabulous helpers and to the brilliant PTFA, whose support makes these memorable experiences possible for our children.

 Today, our Storytellers enjoyed a truly special morning full of festive cheer and community spirit. We began our adventure at Blisland Church, where the children proudly added their beautiful handmade decorations to the Christmas tree. It was lovely for them to see their work displayed for everyone in the village to enjoy, and to feel part of something bigger within our local community.

We then wrapped up warm and walked together to Blisland Village Shop, where the children posted their Christmas wishes to Santa in the fabulous festive postbox. It was a joy to watch them chatting with familiar faces and experiencing first-hand what makes village life so special.

 The kindness didn't stop there - the children were treated to a delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows and a gingerbread biscuit, which was the perfect winter warmer and a wonderful example of our community's generosity and care.

 With happy hearts and rosy cheeks, we strolled back to nursery in the winter sunshine, feeling proud, connected, and full of festive magic.

 We are incredibly proud of our small crew and so thankful to be part of such a warm, welcoming community. A huge thank you to Pat and Karen for helping to make this wonderful experience possible - moments like these are what childhood memories are made of. 

Storytellers have had a wonderfully busy day in nursery, full of baking, creativity and community spirit. The children worked together beautifully, taking turns to mix ingredients, spoon out cake batter and carefully decorate their sweet treats. Our art table was just as lively, with everyone colouring their own Pudsey Bears to help brighten up our nursery stall. When the cakes were ready, the children proudly helped set up the stall and were so excited to "sell" their bakes to families and friends. They showed fantastic confidence, lovely manners and a real sense of teamwork throughout the whole afternoon. We are incredibly proud of our little Storytellers for their hard work, enthusiasm and the joy they brought to our Children in Need fundraising.

Well done, everyone! We raised an amazing £99 as a group effort. 

 The Storytellers have had an exciting time learning all about Bonfire Night! We began by preparing delicious pumpkin soup, using fresh ingredients that the children helped to chop and stir. This tasty treat was enjoyed later on as we gathered around our very own campfire in the field. 

Using a special "Dragon's Breath" flint, the children worked together to help light the fire, learning all about the magic of combustion and how to stay safe around open flames. We discussed fire safety rules, maintained a safe distance, and everyone had a turn with sparklers, creating sparkling swirls in the air with great care and big smiles.

Due to the bout of blustery weather, our firework fun moved indoors today, where the children got creative! They made vibrant firework pictures by blowing paint across the page through straws and using paper stamps. A sprinkle of colourful glitter brought their artwork to life, capturing the excitement of fireworks in the night sky.

To top off a truly memorable few days, we spent the afternoon making and decorating our own candy apples-sticky, sparkly, and delicious! What a fantastic way to celebrate Bonfire Night with learning, teamwork, safety, and lots of tasty treats.

Potion mixing is a particular favourite in Storytellers! The children donned their wizard hats and got busy in our "potion lab," carefully choosing from an assortment of colourful, bubbling ingredients. They poured, stirred, and sprinkled - adding sparkly dust, shimmering liquid, and a dash of fizz to see what would happen next. There were gasps of excitement as their mixtures bubbled, foamed, and changed colour, just like real magic! This hands-on fun sparked plenty of conversation, predictions, and awe as they explored how different ingredients interacted.

Storytellers had a wonderful day full of Meg and Mog-style adventures! Everyone looked fantastic in their array of fancy dress - from witches and skeletons to pumpkins and even a King's Guard! The day was packed with fun and laughter as the children enjoyed spooky stories, dancing, and games like Pass the Pumpkin and Spider Splat!