Early Years Foundation Stage Programme

EYFS - CRÈCHE

(Approx. 6–18 months)

Development Focus (EYFS Areas)

- Communication & Language: listening, responding to sounds exploration
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development: attachment and security
- Early foundations for Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts

What Teaching Looks Like

Literacy Foundations

Mathematics Foundations

Understanding the World

Expressive Arts & Design

What to Observe

Creche Objectives

Area	Expected Development	Objective (What We Are Working Towards)
Listening & Language	Responds to name, sounds, simple routines	Help the child feel secure and respond to familiar voices and instructions
Social & Emotional	Needs reassurance, parallel play	Build trust, attachment, and emotional security
Physical	Walks, climbs, explores	Develop gross motor confidence and body awareness
Literacy	Enjoys songs and books	Create positive early exposure to language and books
Mathematics	Matches objects, counts to 2–3	Develop awareness of quantity through play
Understanding the World	Explores with senses	Encourage curiosity and sensory exploration
Expressive Arts	Explores materials freely	Allow free exploration of sounds, colours, and textures