Stay and Play

Join Northbourne Park's Free Stay and Play Baby and Toddler Group.

Our Stay & Play sessions are a fun experience for babies and toddlers aged 0 - 5. Sessions are held from 9:30 - 10.30 am in term time, and no booking is required.

Based in the Squirrels Nursery classrooms and outdoor areas at the Old Rectory, our Stay and Play sessions offer a fun mix of activities and opportunities to explore and play indoors and outdoors. Our extensive and secure gardens have a giant sandpit, bike and trike track, mud kitchens, and a range of climbing apparatus suitable for different ages.

Stay and Play is a wonderful way to meet other families in the community, and our experienced Early Years team are on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Find out more about Northbourne Park's Squirrels Nursery here.

Spring Term 2026 Sessions

9 February – Family & Friends: Learning About Parents, Siblings & People We Care About
Half Term
23 February – Colour and Shapes: We’re diving into a world of bright colours, bold shapes, and hands‑on fun. Children will explore, play, create, and move through a series of engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination
2 March – World Book Day: Step into a world of imagination as we celebrate World Book Day with fun, creative, and story‑filled activities. Families are welcome to dress as their favourite storybook character!
9 March – Mother’s Day: We’d love for you to celebrate Mother’s Day with us through a range of thoughtful, creative, and heart‑warming activities designed for children and their special grown‑ups.
16 March – The World Around Me: We’re exploring the big, beautiful world through play, discovery, and imagination. This toddler‑friendly session is full of hands‑on activities designed to help little ones learn about themselves, their environment, and the people and places around them.
23 March – Spring: Celebrate the new season with a gentle, playful Spring Session full of exploration, movement, and sensory fun. Little ones will enjoy discovering the sights, sounds, and colours of spring through hands‑on activities.

Sign-up to our Stay & Play mailing list:


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Finding us & practicalities

At Northbourne Park School we take every opportunity we get to go outside and play in the garden and woods! We strongly advise families joining us for Stay & Play to bring outerwear and shoes suitable for outdoor, muddy play, whatever the session!

Sessions take place at our Pre-Prep (unless otherwise stated):

The Old Rectory, Betteshanger, Deal, Kent CT14 0NJ

Booking isn't required, but contact the school with any questions by

Telephone: 01304 611792
Email: preprep@northbournepark.com

Book a tour of Squirrels Nursery.

Why parents choose Northbourne Park.

Small classes. Specialist teaching. Exceptional language learning from age 2. Outdoor education, sport, music and performance for every child. Proven academic outcomes and excellent pastoral care, all within a supportive, family-centred school community.