Before your child starts with us for full sessions, we recommend that you bring your child to the nursery they will be attending for an hour or so, spread over a few days. These periods will not only help your child to acclimatise themselves to the nursery, they will also allow you to see if our nursery is appropriate to your child.
MEALS/SNACKS
These will be happy, social occasions where children will be encouraged to develop good eating habits and table manners, assisting in preparing their tables for lunch and using cutlery. They will also be encouraged in the use of good etiquette and personal hygiene.
All meals will be provided for full –time weaned children and will be carefully planned to ensure that they receive a healthy, nutritious and well balanced diet. We will also cater for children with special dietry requirements within reason. Fresh fruit and milk will be a part of their stable diet. Children who attend part time will receive a healthy snack and drink. After every meal, the children will brush their teeth with toothbrushes supplied by the nursery as advised by our dental hygienist.
We would ask parents of babies who are not yet weaned milk to provide ready prepared bottles which will be stored and used as required.
BREAKFAST 0800 HRS - 0900 HRS
SNACK 1000 HRS - 1030 HRS
LUNCH 1200 HRS - 1300 HRS
SNACK 1500 HRS - 1515 HRS
All children who are present in the nursery between 0800 hrs and 0900 hrs will be offered breakfast.
TOILETRIES
Quality brand nappies, wipes and creams are included in the fees. Our strict hygiene policies dictate that each child will be allocated their own cream for their exclusive use. Our staff will always use disposable gloves and aprons whilst changing children to preclude any possibility of infection or illness.
KEY CARER
Upon enrolment to the nursery, your child will be allocated a member of staff to be their key carer. The key carer will be your first point of contact within the nursery and they will listen to and discuss any queries which may arise. The Nursery Manager will be available at any time should you wish to meet with her. You will receive a regular written report on your child's progress. These reports will enable us to continue to meet the individual needs of your child. A daily report for babies and toddlers will be given to parents detailing foods eaten, naps, walks nappy changes etc.
NURSERYCAM
Digital Cameras will be fitted in each playroom and each parent will have their own individual password, which will allow them to view live video images of their children in the nursery. NurseryCam is video only and there are no audio components. All live images are encrypted before being sent through the internet and are securely accessed only by bona fide parents with the correct passwords.
NurseryCam is designed to allow parents to see their children from anywhere, be it at work, at home or on a business trip. There is no special software required as long as you have an internet connection. NurseryCam has many benefits including:
allowing absent grandparents to see their grandchildren growing up
reassuring parents that their child is happy, settled and well cared for
satisfies regulatory bodies of good practices
helps other appropriate agencies to ensure that the correct procedures are being followed at all times
NurseryCam has an excellent facility which allows staff to post notices to parents online relating to activities taking place within the nursery.
NurseryCam has been given an Award-of-Excellence for Protective Childcare Services and is as safe as on line banking. Parents who would like further information can visit their website on http://www.nurserycam.co.uk
