Nursery open days: Discover Grandir UK this Autumn

As autumn approaches it’s a great time to start thinking about your child’s next steps. Whether you’re exploring childcare for the first time, looking for a local nursery or considering a new setting, we’re excited to welcome families to our Grandir UK Autumn Open days on Friday 2 or Saturday 3 October 2026.

Our nurseries across the country will be opening their doors giving families the perfect opportunity to explore their local nursery environment, meet the team and discover what makes each setting unique.

What to expect at a nursery open day

Choosing the right nursery is an important decision, and a nursery visit can help you make a more informed choice. Our nursery open day gives you the chance to experience our enriching early years settings first hand and get a feel for what everyday life could look like for your child.

During your open day, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Explore our fantastic home-from-home rooms and well-maintained outdoor spaces

• Discover how children learn through play, exploration and everyday experiences
• Meet our friendly and experienced nursery team and ask any questions you may have
• Find out more about our curriculum and how we support children’s development support children’s development
• Learn about the activities and learning experiences available throughout a typical day at nursery
• Discover our nutritious meals and how we cater for allergies and specific dietary requirements
• Ask about childcare funding options, fees, qualifications and settling-in sessions
• Find out how we support children with Special Educational Needs (SEND)
• See the facilities and spaces where children can develop their confidence, creativity and curiosity

From physical activity and outdoor play to creative experiences and opportunities to explore, you’ll be able to see how our nursery environments are designed to help children feel happy, confident and ready to learn.

See nursery life first hand

Attending an open day is about more than taking a tour. It’s a chance to meet the people who could become an important part of your child’s early years journey.

You can talk to staff, ask questions about what a typical nursery day looks like, and observe how our environments encourage children to learn, explore and thrive. You can also discover more about the curriculum and care we provide and what makes your local setting a great nursery for your family.

There’s no pressure to make a decision on the day. We simply want to give you the information and opportunity you need to decide whether a Grandir UK nursery feels like the right setting for your child.

Book your nursery open day visit

Our nursery open days will take place on Friday 2 or Saturday 3 October 2026, with individual nursery dates and availability varying across our settings.

The nurseries with Open Days on Friday 2nd are:

• Puddleduck Day Nursery St Martins Church
• Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Redhill
• Head Start Day Nursery and Preschool Milton Keynes Village
• College Town Montessori Nursery and Preschool

Our remaining nurseries Open Day falls on Saturday October 3rd.

Ready to explore your local nursery?

Book your nursery open day visit today and see what life at a Grandir UK nursery has to offer.

And there’s more to come! Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing further content to help you prepare for your nursery open day, including helpful advice on what to look for, questions to ask and how to make the most of your visit.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your family this October.