The Caterpillar room is specially designed for our youngest babies. The room is safe and secure with a quiet and tranquil atmosphere. The room is well equipped with up-to-date resources. Our caring staff are well qualified and work together with parents, developing a trusting partnership. Your baby will be allocated a key person who will work around their individual needs and routines and ensure the transition from home to nursery is a smooth one. We have a dedicated sleep area and several cosy areas for the children to sleep when needed. All babies have their own care plan, completed by you and the key person, and updated regularly. Each parent is given a full breakdown on the collection of what their child has experienced throughout the day. The contentment and happiness of your baby are paramount.
When children are 18 months old, they move into the Butterflies room. This large, spacious environment provides opportunities for toddlers to be creative and messy as well as develop their physical skills as they start to climb, walk, and run! As our toddlers gain more confidence with walking and talking, they are encouraged to become a little more independent. Daily access to the nursery garden is provided in all weathers. Children also experience short walks within the local community. A strong focus in the Butterflies room is supporting children’s communication and language development. With this in mind, the staff provide a language-rich, play-based curriculum which includes lots of opportunities for children to sing, chat, share stories together and copy sounds.
This room are specifically designed for our 2.5 year olds and three year olds. With areas to build, share stories, use their imaginations and be creative and messy, children are encouraged to develop their independence and confidence. The Ladybird’s room has direct access to the outdoor play area and our ‘indoor/outdoor’ policy means children can choose where they play throughout each session. The daily routine Ladybirds is slightly more structured than those in the younger rooms. Small group times encourage children to sit together for short times to listen to stories, join in with singing and rhyme times or play small games together. This helps develop concentration, sharing and turn taking.
Our Pre-School room is run by a qualified Early Years Teacher who oversees the teaching and learning and a Room leader who takes lead on the day to day running of the room. The nursery day is structured, with a strong emphasis on play, but also includes opportunities for children to develop skills in numeracy and letters and sounds. Throughout their Pre-School year, we provide children with a diverse range of experiences and activities which will challenge and inspire them and prepare them for the transition to ‘big school.’
We believe outdoor play is vital for every child’s development. We have a large, safe and stimulating outdoor area that the children access every day, in all weathers. The outdoor area provides opportunities for exploration, investigation, and physical play. There are designated areas for different age groups, ensuring all children can enjoy activities suitable for their stage of development. Children can dig in the sandpit, ride bikes and scooters, play with water, climb, balance, and enjoy imaginative play in our role-play areas. We also have a growing area where children can plant and care for vegetables, herbs, and flowers, learning about the world around them and developing a sense of responsibility. The staff plan outdoor experiences that link to the indoor activities, allowing the children to extend their learning and develop confidence, coordination, and curiosity in a natural environment.
