In the Nursery
Baby Unit
The Baby Units are bright and colourful with a variety of bean bags and cushioned areas to allow the children to play and crawl around safely. There is a very relaxed and happy atmosphere in which the children thrive in their development. Play is a very important part of their development and is on-going in the Baby Units.
Throughout the day the staff and children
participate in both group and individual play activity providing
the children with plenty of stimulation and interaction
with both the staff and peer groups e.g. singing, stories,
looking at pictures and continually talking to the children.
There is a wide range of equipment to aid the child in his/her
physical, intellectual and social development, i.e. push/pull
along toys, shape sorting and many more.
The child is encouraged to share the equipment and enjoy group games. The staff are always at hand to give the child the comfort, love and attention that he/she requires throughout the day aiding their emotional development. Sleep patterns vary from child to child therefore there is no set sleep time; when a child is tired he/she will be able to sleep in their individual cot or for the older children, on their individual mattress with a sleeping bag. Daily records of the children are kept in the room so that parents can be given an account of the day's activities.
Behaviour
Good manners are always encouraged. In
caring for your child, it is important that good communication
exists between the home and the Eveline Day Nursery Schools.
If your child is experiencing a change in the home environment
that may result in changes in his/her behaviour at the Nursery
School, it is important for you to notify your Manager.
Your Manager will keep you informed of any problems which
may occur with your child at the Nursery School.
Security
We have an intercom system in all branches ensuring that no person can gain access. No child will be handed over to anyone other than the known parent or relative without a written note from that parent being produced.
All our premises and equipment is of the highest standard, our play and learning equipment meets the recognised safety standards.
Policies and Procedures
Our policies and procedures files are available to all parents who wish to review them. They cover areas such as:
- Child protection
- Complaints procedures
- Health and safety
- Equal Opportunities
- etc..
These files are held in the Manager's office and can be seen on request.
Meals
Our cooks are qualified and the weekly menus are designed by them together with the manager and from time to time we have an input from parents. A healthy nutritional well balanced diet that all children enjoy is provided.
We provide breakfast of cereal for the younger children and toast for the older children in the morning. For lunch the children eat a varied and interesting two course meal in which the emphasis is on fresh food and good nutrition. We have organic meat from a registered butcher. We provide a hot meal (high tea) for children in the afternoon. A copy of our menu can be seen on our Notice Board in each of our establishments.
