Childcare and Creche Services

Staff Ratio: 1:3 children (under 12 months) 1:5 (12 months - 2 years)

Maximum Number of Children: 8

Schedule: In order to give your child the best care we would ask you to fill in the daily home routine form and we will try to keep him/her on this schedule as much as possible.

Stimulation: Our programme allows for a variety of activities that will enhance infant development and provide stimulation such as music, stories, songs, cuddling, lots of caregiver interactions and outdoor time in our enclosed outdoor area.

Food and Clothing: Cot sheets and blankets are provided and these are laundered in-house when necessary. Parents are asked to provide a weekly supply of nappies, wipes, nappy cream and two extra sets of clothing. All meals are provided for your child and the weekly menu will be posted on the parent information board. We provide fresh water daily for you child in age-appropriate beakers. If your child requires a bottle of milk you can supply it to staff who will store it in the fridge until needed.

 

A daily report book will be provided to parents by staff showing bottles, food intake, nappies and naps taken. A member of staff will always be on hand to talk to you about your child's day.

 

Staff Ratio: 1:6 children

Maximum Number of Children: 12

Routines and Activities: The toddler room is divided into five different areas and autonomous play and exploration is encouraged. Outdoor play is provided every day and we ask you to provide wellies and a coat in the colder months. We are implementing an anti-bias approach in our centre so parents will be asked to bring pictures from home of family and friends so that children can see themselves and their families reflected in the setting to help give them a sense of belonging.

Food and Clothing: All meals are provided for your child. All our food is nutritious, cooked fresh and delivered to our centre daily. We provide sheets and blankets for nap time. Parents may bring in a "special" blanket if they wish. Parents are asked to provide nappies, wipes, nappy cream and a change of clothes to keep in the child's cubby in the room.

Potty Training: When your child is ready to be potty trained we will be glad to work with you.

 

A daily report will be provided to parents by staff showing food intake, nappies and naps taken. A member of staff is always on hand to discuss your child's day with you.

 

Sessional service: 1 service from 9:30am - 12:30pm

Staff Ratio: 1:11 children

Maximum Number of Children: 22

Programme: We are implementing the high/scope approach in our pre-school. The main principle is active learning. This involves the children making their own choices with the support and encouragement of our caring attentive qualified teams. This promotes independence and the ability to start thinking for themselves: qualities which can be carried into later life. Plan, do, review - Children can plan their play, carry out the activity and talk about it at the end of the session with their key worker.

Daily Routine: Every day the children will experience a consistent routine. This helps the children feel secure as they know what will happen next. During the daily routine the children use a wide variety of equipment and materials such as sand, water, dough, junk art and home corner play. They will play alone, with another child and in small and large groups.

Food and Clothing: Children will bring a healthy lunch from home each day. We have implemented a healthy eating policy in the centre and sweets, bars, crisps and fizzy drinks will be sent home again. Please send your child to the centre in clothes that are easy to take off to go to the toilet and are appropriate for messy play. You will need to send an extra set of clothes in case of accidents.