A closer look at how nursery routines help young children feel secure and confident while still making space for creativity and individuality.
Posted on: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
The Hidden Emotional Load of Returning to Work and How the Right Nursery Can Help.
Posted on: Monday, July 7th, 2025
Discover Canopy St Luke’s Chapel, a new nursery opening in Wickford’s St Luke’s Park in September 2025. A unique heritage setting reimagined for childhood
Posted on: Friday, July 4th, 2025
Discover why immersive learning isn’t just play, it’s a powerful way to build brains, boost confidence, and prepare young children for life.
Opening in September 2025, Canopy Frogmore House brings together heritage, heart and a fresh approach to early years care in Watford. The waitlist is now open.
Posted on: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
In early years franchising, trust and shared values matter more than playbooks. Discover why mission-aligned partnerships create resilient, successful nursery businesses.
Embedding Environmental Responsibility in Early Childhood Education.
Posted on: Monday, April 14th, 2025
While adolescence often takes centre stage, it’s time we turned the spotlight on the youngest minds—because resilience starts in the early years
Posted on: Monday, April 7th, 2025
Parent-focused, modern challenges, evolving family needs.
Posted on: Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Children today face growing challenges that impact their mental well-being, with rising cases of anxiety and stress. As parents and caregivers, we play a vital role in building their resilience—helping them manage setbacks, navigate emotions, and thrive. By fostering independence, encouraging problem-solving, and allowing unstructured play, we equip children with the confidence to handle life’s ups and downs. This blog explores why resilience matters and practical ways to nurture it from an early age.
Posted on: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
World Book Day 2025: Celebrating Imagination and Literacy Inspiring young minds to explore the magic of storytelling and the joy of reading.
Posted on: Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Is a well-known educational philosophy and approach that emphasizes child-led learning and collaboration.
Posted on: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Discover 'paint' in nature, transforming into tigers, queens, and aliens!"
Explore how thoughtful nursery design can stimulate your baby’s brain development. This blog delves into colour psychology, sensory elements, and spatial planning to create an environment that nurtures growth, learning, and well-being from day one.
Posted on: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Learn why cheap toys sold online can pose serious risks to children’s safety this Christmas and how to shop wisely to protect your family
Posted on: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
What should I see and how should I feel?
This guide has been written to help you to find that partner.
Discover the perfect family getaway in St Albans, a charming city where history, culture, and natural beauty come together to create unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages.
With Halloween, Diwali, and Bonfire Night all quickly approaching, this is one of the most exciting times of the year for children. To help keep children safe this season, here are some key safety tips and free resources to share with your family.
Posted on: Thursday, October 17th, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our fourth location—Canopy Children's Nurseries Potters Bar!
Posted on: Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential with Early Learning.
Wishing Canopy Nursery St. Albans a very happy first birthday!
Posted on: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
Many families take time for a holiday, particularly at this time of year. For some children this may be a familiar experience and for others this may be their first experience of a holiday.
Posted on: Monday, July 1st, 2024
Canopy Children's Nursery St Albans has just become a real family affair.
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
National Pet Day is on April 11th where we can celebrate by spending extra time with our pets, sharing photos and stories on social media and donating to animal shelters.
Posted on: Thursday, April 11th, 2024
National Storytelling Week offers a fantastic opportunity for children to unleash their creativity and confidence in writing by engaging with writing role models from January 27 to February 4, 2024.
Posted on: Thursday, February 1st, 2024
In an unusual twist, this year's conference was not held in a traditional convention centre. Instead, it was set in the heart of the woods, a setting that brought a breath of fresh air, literally!
Posted on: Monday, November 6th, 2023
We have partnered with Ecologi to plant a tree per month for every child who attends a Canopy Children’s nursery.
Posted on: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
Five steps for supporting those who struggle with self-regulation:
Posted on: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
In this blog, we’ll share some of top tips to help you establish healthy sleep habits, tackle early morning awakenings, and promote restful nights for your little ones.
Posted on: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
Nurturing Smiles: The importance of oral hygiene for children
It is important to encourage imagination and creativity in children. Here are some ideas for fun and engaging activities that will help kids unleash their creativity and get moving.
Posted on: Monday, April 24th, 2023
Free advice hub where parents can check if the toys and childcare products they’re buying are safe.
Posted on: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
We have collated a selection of resources to inspire your home learning journey.
Posted on: Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Safer Sleep week is the 13th-19th March 2023. The theme for this year’s Safer Sleep Week is co-sleeping.
Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online
Posted on: Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
Free interactive workbook to educate children about birds in fun and creative ways
Posted on: Monday, January 30th, 2023
To mark its first year of nurturing children and supporting families.
Posted on: Monday, December 12th, 2022
Plants are nature's anti-stressors, they bring calm and serenity to our busy nursery environment.
Free resources to help spread the word regarding the safety of baby self-feeding pillows
Posted on: Thursday, December 1st, 2022
Free resources to help spread the word
Free resources for parents on Ofsted inspections.
Posted on: Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
Posted on: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
The theme of Road Safety Week 2022 is SAFE ROADS FOR ALL
Posted on: Thursday, November 10th, 2022
Meet Karishma, our latest Canopy Nursery franchisee
Posted on: Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
Celebrating two years of Canopy!
Posted on: Thursday, June 23rd, 2022
Support your baby’s exploration and thinking by giving them the opportunity to explore a treasure basket with all their senses.
Posted on: Monday, October 25th, 2021
Here are some instructions and ideas on how to enjoy making play dough with young children.
These bird feeders are easy to make and your child will get so much satisfaction from seeing the birds feeding from them.
