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Children's Nursery
We are a registered Nursery, which opened in 1991 and are licensed by OFSTED to care for 30 children aged between 2 and 5 years old. We also care for children with speech and language difficulties. Our Nursery is regularly inspected and surpasses exacting standards required by current legislation. We received an "Excellent" Ofsted report in November 1997 and 1999 and "Outstanding" in 2005. Our Nursery Our Nursery has been designed and equipped to provide a stimulating, child-centred environment, which combines the friendly atmosphere of home with the opportunity to explore and widen experiences. We are housed in a converted, detached bungalow with spacious rooms and our outdoor play area is totally secluded and secure. Our aim in the nursery is to provide a happy, homely atmosphere of relaxed security, providing an environment that is warm and stimulating to bridge the gap between home and the first steps to school - a place where fun and enjoyment go hand-in-hand with learning and discovery. Our main objective is to lay the good foundations that will enable your child to reach its full potential in later life. We ensure activity is balanced with room for messy play, construction and imaginative, physical and quiet play. We are committed to preserving children's right to be playful, have fun and develop at their own pace. The variety of experiences and activities offered will engage children in our care to explore the richness and diversity of seasons, festivals, their own interests and the interests of others.
Our Staff Our staff are qualified and experienced. They are dedicated to childcare and are committed to the love of children, understanding their needs, and providing quality care as the personal growth of each individual child is of special importance to us. They are trained to make detailed observations of children's progress and are friendly and responsive, making time to share details of daily achievements and progress and responding to any concerns or queries. Our Nursery Manager and Deputy hold the N.N.E.B. and our Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants are either qualified or experienced. All of our Nursery staff have been vetted through Ofsted and hold current First Aid certificates. Our Curriculum
We have a weekly timetable for computer and software activities and have a daily session in our new purpose built ball pool and soft play area. We have visitors to the nursery throughout the year for example: Police, Road Safety Officer, Dentist, Animal Lecturer and the Fire Department. We also arrange an educational visit to Paignton Zoo every year. Our Nursery programmes are the result of a constant process of refinement and development. Consultation with childcare and educational professionals informs our thinking and practice. The children in our care are placed into groups in the nursery at various times and are guided by their own key worker who is responsible for overseeing their progress and development and provides continuity. Termly reports are given and development on progress is constantly discussed. They will experience the fun of learning "Letterland" and "Number Zoo", and learning to write and read simple books. Communication We were the first Nursery in Plymouth to introduce the "Going Home Book", a book to inform you of what each child has been doing and how they have settled each session, along with this they are provided with a folder to carry all their paintings and creations home. We were also the first to introduce "My Going To School Book" to ease the transition between nursery and big school. Every month a newsletter will be issued informing parents of events and information in the Nursery. Every year we hold a parent's evening where you are offered a consultation with your child's key worker to discuss your child's progress and any queries you may have. However, please feel free to approach us at any time, shoudl you feel the need to do so. We have published a Parent Handbook which explains our approach to Education and our Policies and Procedures. This reflects our commitment to providing children with the best. Meals
Times All day session starts 8.00am and
finishes 6.00pm Please advise us if you require alternative times, we may be able to help. You are very welcome to bring your child in later than 8.00am and collect them earlier than 6.00pm if you wish We offer places for children who are entitled to the Nursery Education Grant, please . Discounts are available for more than one child, please We hope you have found the information on this website useful. Should you wish to discuss any queries you may have or would like to visit our Nursery, meet us and see the services we offer, please telephone us on Plymouth (01752) 250944 Click here to read what some of our clients have to say We are members of the following organisations:
Copies of our Terms and Conditions, application Form and Daily Routine are . |
We believe that early education is important for every
child, we offer quality education with care through a well-structured
educational programme.
We are always willing to assist parents with
settling in periods and toilet training, please
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We offer a wealth of different activities to provide a
fresh and challenging environment for discovery and fun. Our well
structured educational framework follows the School's Curriculum
Assessment Authority's recommendations aimed towards the desirable leaning
outcomes required for the commencement of Key Stage I at Primary
School. These activities are based around a theme which co-ordinate
within the National Curriculum guidelines ensuring all attainment targets
are met. These are planned to ensure it offers the potential to
challenge children at different levels of development.
Children who attend morning and all day sessions will be
provided with a mid-morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. The
main meal is carefully selected and specially prepared by our Nursery cook
who aims to provide a varied healthy diet. A menu is published
every month and displayed on our Nursery Notice Board. Mealtimes are
important moments in our day and we all sit down together in small
groups. Packed lunches are welcome.
N.D.N.A. (National Day Nurseries Association)