These formative years are what set the foundation for your child’s whole life which is why we provide activities and experiences to build your child’s confidence, special skills and learning through play.
We begin to introduce the Montessori ethos, through their access to real life resources and their independence to choose what they would like to engage with. We also encourage care of the environment through the growing of their own vegetables and plants!
We try to foster a homely, caring and happy environment with varied resources to accommodate all learning styles and personalities.
Although we do have a daily routine, we use the individual routines of the children to inform how our day will flow and to make sure all of the children can partake in all the experiences and access all the activities we have provided.
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We try to foster a homely, caring and happy environment with varied resources to accommodate all learning styles and personalities.
Although we do have a daily routine, we use the individual routines of the children to inform how our day will flow and to make sure all of the children can partake in all the experiences and access all the activities we have provided.
Chantelle
Baby Room Leader
Melba
Baby Room Support Staff
Luba
Qualified Teacher and Baby Room Practitioner
My day at nursery starts when Daddy drops me off. I always hold my arms out for cuddles with my key person. Chantelle or Chloe ask my Daddy how I have been and then I wave goodbye to him and head straight for the treasure baskets where I explore the natural objects and the metal bowls and scoops. (Scroll for more information of Harlow’s day)
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When all my friends have arrived, we do our activity. Sometimes we get messy, sometimes we do painting or drawing and sometimes we play and explore textures. But we always have fun and Chantelle and Chloe take lots of pictures to show our mummy and daddy how much fun we have at nursery.
Time for a healthy snack so I sit at the table with my friends in the Frog Room. I watch the older children pour their own drinks, I will be doing that soon. But right now I enjoy water in my sippy cup and some fruit – apple is my favourite.
Some of us go and play outside in the garden and some of us need a short nap because we are still little. Today I have decided to go into the garden because I love the slide so much. I run around with my friends until I see the sandpit and I try really hard to climb into it. I need a little help from Chantelle but once I’m in, I enjoy filling up the buckets with sand.
At lunchtime we once again go and sit at the table with our older friends the Frogs. I watch the bigger children use their cutlery to eat their lunch. I am trying hard to use my spoon too and Chloe or Chantelle are always there to help and encourage me. When we have eaten our lunch and had a drink, we wipe our faces with our flannels and go back to the Tadpole Room where our beds are set up with all our comforters and blankets. Chantelle and Chloe help send us to sleep by patting our backs and stroking our faces. When I wake up Chantelle changes my nappy and talks to me about what she’s doing.
After we have had our afternoon snack and a drink we go out into the garden for our activity. Today we are developing our physical skills so Chantelle has set up some tunnels and balance beams for us to crawl and walk along. I enjoyed sitting in the tunnel and peaking out of the small holes in the side. I giggle as Chloe plays peek-a-boo with me.
We all help to tidy the garden and put all the equipment away. I’m especially good at picking up the balls that have escaped from the ball pit.
When we come in from the garden, we all go and wash our hands. Chloe talks me through using the soap and rinsing with the water, and then she helps me dry my hands. We usually have a little singing time just before tea. This afternoon we are also listening to our favourite story song about lots of different vehicles and I can do some of the actions and a few sounds too!
The tea arrives – yay! I have a selection of sandwiches. Mine are especially made for me because there are some foods I can’t eat. I have some salad on the side too.
After we have all eaten we go back into the garden and play in the water tray. I like to splash a lot!
Just before my Daddy arrives, Chantelle changes my clothes (because of all the splashing) and gathers all my belongings. We sit and have some quiet time. Then my Daddy comes through the door and he’s so happy to see me and hear about my day and all the fun I have had. Apparently I was actually learning at the same time!
We cannot thank you enough for taking such good care of our baby girl and helping her become the confident and clever little girl that she is. You are such a good team.
~ Scott & Jodie ~
Thank you so much for all the love and hard work you have put into the nursery. The boys have learnt so much and had a wonderful time. It has made returning to work so much easier knowing they were somewhere they enjoyed and where hugs weren’t limited.
~ S and M Bull ~
