We care for children from 3 months to school age on term-time only or year-round contracts. Our sessions run 08.00–17.30 Monday–Friday. We are closed for two weeks at Christmas, and on public holidays.
Caterpillars 3 months – 2 years
In our Caterpillar room we work closely with you to understand your baby’s needs and to follow their home routine as much as possible to facilitate their transition into nursery care. Staff are always available at drop-off and pick-up for questions, and you are welcome to call the office in the day to check on your little one. The team ensure each child receives high-quality, nurturing care. The room contains a range of toys and activities that children are free to choose from, such as drawing, playdough and art, small world toys, puzzles and role play. Different topical activities are set up daily with the children’s interests in mind. The Caterpillar room has a dedicated sleep area which is designed to be calm, soothing and comfortable to napping as easy as posible for the children.
Over the course of a child’s settling in period they will be carefully observed and their key person allocated based upon how relationships are developing. The key persons role is to ensure that your child’s care and learning is tailored to meet their individual needs.
Butterflies 2–3 years
The Butterfly room team provide our exploring toddlers with a safe, secure but challenging environment. This enables them to start to independently explore their surroundings with care and excitement. Activities and learning are planned through careful observations and taken from the children’s interests. Toddlers spend as much time as possible outdoors, and also enjoy early Forest School sessions when they are ready.
Rainbows 3–4 years
Rainbows builds upon the experiences of our younger rooms, but with the transition to school in mind, and activities are planned each day to consolidate the skills children will need when they leave us. Our oldest children’s routine reflects their needs and interests, and a stimulating and exciting curriculum is delivered. All of our children are encouraged to be independent learners, with a focus on developing and extending language and communication skills. Rainbows take full advantage of our playground and amazing grassy spaces.
Forest School
We are in the unique position of having a Level 3 Forest School Leader as part of our full-time team, and also extensive grounds that allow us to run exciting, engaging sessions for children as part of their regular nursery day.
Forest School is an inspirational process that offers children opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem. Through hands-on activities it allows children to follow interests and develop new skills.
Forest school…
is a long-term process, not a one off visit (sessions happen weekly)
takes place in a natural environment (we have extensive outdoor space with wild areas to explore)
provides holistic development
offers opportunities for appropriate and safe risk-taking
uses learner-centred techniques to create an optimal environment for development and learning
is run by a qualified practitioner, who maintains and develops their practice with each session
