Play Areas

Book to play

Role Play

Our role play space allows children to use their imagination and expand their horizons. With a well-stocked supermarket, little ones can explore groceries from the greengrocers to store cupboard staples which we hope will help with familiarity to different foods.

A cartoon illustration of a yellow "nook" character with two eyes looking to the right.
A cartoon illustration of a red "nook" character with two eyes looking down.
A cartoon image of a blue rounded character with large black eyes.
A light green cartoon character with two large black eyes and no features
Pink cartoon character with a simple face and two black eyes.
Children's play supermarket section with shelves of toy food and grocery items, labeled 'FRUITS & VEGETABLES' and 'FRIDGE', featuring wooden shelves and checkered backdrops.
Miniature children's play cafe with pastel pink, blue, and white decor, shelves with toy food and bottles, a small counter, and a white stool in front. Two large flower planters with pink flowers are above the cafe.

Once they have purchased their necessary items, they can take these to the café to build delectable meals to serve to their friends and family.

They also can act out what they have learnt and feed their own babies too.

Young girl shopping for pretend baked goods in a toy bakery shelf, wearing a colorful hoodie with strawberries and blue socks with flowers.
Two young children, a boy and a girl, playing in a pretend grocery store. The girl is wearing a striped dress and the boy is wearing a checkered apron. They appear to be shopping with toy carts.

Children learn best through play and therefore, by participating in role play with food, they become more aware of variety, balanced meals and are hopefully more willing to try new things.

A woman and a young girl looking at cupcakes in a cafe, with a sign above that reads 'CAFE'.

Floor Space

We wanted to ensure that parents with babies still felt able to come to The Family Nook so have created an open floor space with activity boards, age-appropriate toys and books to support development of our youngest Little Nooks.

A children's playroom with the word "PLAY!" in large 3D letters on the wall. The room features soft pastel-colored cushions, wooden toy blocks, a baby doll on a high chair, sensory boards, and woven baskets for storage, all near a large window.
Colorful children's play area and a cafe with wall decorations and furniture.

It has been shown that free movement and floor play is best for young children to develop their mobility, dexterity and agility, so we hope your little ones will enjoy the safe space we have at our café.

A shelf with a woven basket labeled 'BITS & DOBBLES' on the left, and children's books on the right, including titles about animals, family, and nursery rhymes.
A child with a blue hat and checkered pajamas playing with a toy phone, surrounded by colorful balls, a doll on the floor, and sitting near cushions and a storage bin in a playroom.
Kids playing with colorful teething rings and toys on a beige mat, with rainbow-colored cushions in the background.

Cosy Corner

Though we all know our little ones can be a wonderful whirlwind at times, we also know that it is important for them to have a space to relax, unwind and feel calm.

Here they can look through books, snuggle down on the comfy mattress and cushions, be creative with lights, drawing and magnets and explore toys to help them not only identify emotions but start to develop ways to manage them. We want our children to know that all emotions are normal and learn how to process their feelings in a safe and supportive environment.

We think that not only will the kids like this space but that parents will enjoy it too.

A woman assisting a young girl with a colorful light-up wall toy, both smiling and engaging in a playful moment inside a room with children's books in the background.
A cozy reading nook with pink upholstered paneling, a green tufted cushion, several decorative pillows with different patterns, and children's books on the shelf above.
Colorful Connect 4 game on a wooden table, bookshelf with children's books in the background, beige woven basket nearby, pink wall and checkered border at the top.
Drawing of a cake with candles on a black background.