In Our Pride Our Joy nurseries we follow a 'child initiated' curriculum which enables children to follow their own interests and learn through quality play, whilst being supported by qualified and experienced staff. Staff are trained to observe the children and look for 'teachable moments' in which to intervene and support the child to their next steps.

We have full access to the outdoor areas throughout the sessions and in all weathers, so children can choose their preferred area to learn within a well thought out, enabling environment.

Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through secure online accounts which they can read, enjoy and add to so that they can play a part in the 'learning journey' their child travels along whilst with us.

Our wrap around care is provided within the security of the school building.Qualified staff plan a variety of activities for the children to participate in ranging from baking and craft, to team building challenges and sports.

Our breakfast club opens at 7:30 am and closes when school starts at 8:45 am. A choice of healthy breakfast options are available every day from our catering team. Children from nursery to year 5 are escorted to their classrooms by the same member of staff each day, to ensure consistency and familiarity. Staff are then able to pass on any messages to the class teacher.

After school, the same member of staff collects the children and takes them to club where they are registered and offered fruit and a drink before joining in with the fun and games with their friends. Club starts at 3:15 pm and operates until 6:15 pm where again, the catering team provide a snack for the children staying late.

• Breakfast Menu
• 2 slices of wholemeal toast with butter
• Cheerios
• Rice Krispies
• Weetabix
• Cornflakes
• Fresh fruit and yoghurt pot

All served with a glass of semi-skimmed milk or water

Snack Menu
Please click here to view our snack menus.

"My child has attended OPOJ Dosthill since September and I could not be happier. All the staff are so warm and caring and definitely make my child feel safe and valued. My child is extremely happy, settled, and is enthusiastic about attending, which gives me a huge relief as a parent. I have seen her continue to thrive socially and emotionally. I am given regular updates on her day and development and would recommend this nursery to others.

"We couldn't be happier with the OPOJ Nursery Dosthill. Our older daughter attended for two years and our son is currently in the Butterfly Room, and both have loved coming in every day. The staff are incredibly supportive, attentive and genuinely caring, which has made such a positive difference to our children's confidence and happiness. We're very grateful for the wonderful environment OPOJ provides."

January 2026