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Top 5 Benefits of Starting Nursery at Age 2 – What Every Parent Should Know

Posted: 31st May 2025

Deciding when to send your child to nursery is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a parent. At Little Vitas Nursery, based at Vita et Pax School in Enfield, we believe that age 2 is the perfect time to begin.

Why? Because it gives children a head start in every aspect of their development. Here are the top five benefits of starting nursery at age 2 — especially if you’re looking for trusted early education in Enfield or Barnet.

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1. Early Social Development

At age 2, children are ready to start connecting with others. Nursery gives them the chance to:

  • Play with peers

  • Share and take turns

  • Learn empathy and cooperation

These are vital building blocks for school — and for life.

 

2. Stronger Language and Communication Skills

Between ages 2 and 4, children go through a major language growth phase. In our nursery, they enjoy:

  • Daily storytelling and song time

  • Fun phonics and word games

  • One-on-one conversations with caring staff

As a result, their speech and vocabulary develop faster — making them confident communicators by Reception.


3. Building Independence and Routine

Nursery helps toddlers develop healthy habits. From the moment they walk in, they begin to:

  • Follow simple routines

  • Sit at the table for meals

  • Learn to dress, tidy, and explore on their own

This builds confidence, independence, and emotional security — which all lead to easier school transitions.

2 Year Nursery Children Learning


4. Learning Through Play

Our nursery in Enfield uses a play-based, personalised curriculum that makes learning feel like fun. Children explore:

  • Puzzles, building blocks, and sensory activities

  • Arts and crafts, music, and role play

  • Outdoor adventures and nature walks

These experiences support brain development and ignite a lifelong love of learning.


5. A Seamless Pathway into School

Starting at Little Vitas Nursery means your child is already part of the Vita et Pax community. That makes the move into Reception:

  • Familiar and stress-free

  • Academically smooth

  • Emotionally secure

Many of our nursery pupils go on to thrive throughout their early education because of this strong foundation.


👶 Is Your Child Turning 2?

We’re now accepting registrations for children aged 2–4.

✅ 15 & 30 Hours Free Childcare Available

✅ Expert staff and bespoke curriculum

✅ Conveniently located near Southgate, Winchmore Hill, Oakwood and Cockfosters — proudly serving families across Enfield and Barnet


📞 Book a Tour or Register Today

See the difference for yourself.

📍 Visit us at vitaetpax.co.uk

📞 Call 020 8449 8336

📧 Email: admissions@vitaetpax.co.uk

Give your child the strongest possible start — at Little Vitas Nursery.

To see if you’re eligible for 15 or 30 hours of free childcare, visit the official Gov.uk website.

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