Awards

We are delighted to share that both Little Trees Celtic Springs and Little Trees St Arvans have been recognised with a Day Nursery Award for 2026.

This achievement reflects the dedication, passion, and high standards demonstrated every day by our teams across both settings. From creating nurturing environments to delivering inspiring early years education, the commitment shown by our practitioners ensures that every child receives the very best start.

Receiving this award across two of our nurseries is a fantastic accomplishment and highlights the consistency of care, quality, and professionalism that defines Dean Close Little Trees.
It is a testament to the strong relationships built with our families and the supportive, engaging environments we are proud to offer.

We are incredibly proud of both teams for this well-earned recognition and look forward to continuing to provide exceptional care and learning experiences for all children.

This achievement reflects not only Pauline’s personal hard work and determination, but also her commitment to providing high-quality care and meaningful learning experiences for every child she supports.

We are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and are extremely proud of Pauline’s success as she continues to grow and thrive in her early years career.

The food and drink offered in our nurseries plays an important role in the health of children and can help develop good eating habits to set them up for the best start in life. 

This is why our Little Trees childcare practitioners play a vital role in contributing to the welfare of growing children. Snack times are an important opportunity for children to develop their communication skills, independence and numeracy.

Here are ways of how we promote healthy eating in our Nursery:

• Providing opportunities for children to learn about healthy foods.
• Supporting children to make healthy food choices through play activities and cooking.
• Sitting with children and talking about food preferences and choices.
• Good role modelling by staff.
• Using non-food rewards, such as positive praise.
• We have a cook in our nursery who is responsible for food and nutrition.

The Gold Standard Healthy Snack Award (GSA) is an excellent way to demonstrate how committed we are to support the children, families and communities we work with to eat well.