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

  • 12 January – Winter & Snow

  • 19 January – Winter Wildlife

  • 26 January – Space: Stars, Planets & Rockets

  • 2 February – Using Our Senses: Sound, Smell & Texture Play

  • 9 February – Family & Friends: Learning About Parents, Siblings & People We Care About

 

 

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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
Emailpreprep@northbournepark.com

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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.

Did you know?

 100% of our Reception cohort achieved all Early Years Goals

 Children learn French from age 2, with daily opportunities to practise alongside bilingual pupils.

 Forest School and Outdoor Education run from Nursery through to 14 years.

Flexible wraparound care, extensive bus routes, and boarding support busy family life.

 15-hour and 30-hour Early Years Funding (including Reception) and financial support available.

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