babies and children under 3 years
We value all babies and children as individuals and want to help them discover that learning is interesting and fun
We know that choosing the right nursery for your child is of paramount importance to you and share your priority which is to give them the best possible start. We have many years experience of working with parents and children. Our aim is to understand and accommodate your requirements and to meet your child's needs. We offer unrivalled care and attention to ensure that you feel secure in the knowledge that your child is cared for in safe and enjoyable surroundings. They will flourish in our loving home-from-home environment that encourages exploration and investigation through play.
key person
We take great care to help babies and toddlers settle into nursery. To assist this, we allocate a member of staff or 'key person' to your child. This 'key person' will build a special relationship with them and help to meet their needs while they are in our care. They will offer security, reassurance and continuity (they will often be the one to feed, change and soothe your child) and are in the best position to understand individual needs. The 'key person' will be someone for you to share information with about your child's time in nursery. They will help them to develop relationships with other members of staff. When they are ready to move into the next room, for instance, from the baby to toddler room, their 'key person' will be there to help them, and you, develop a relationship with, and confidence in, their new 'key person'.
observation
Our skilful and perceptive staff take the time to observe and understand your child's individual needs and interests so that play opportunities, resources and interactions can be planned and provided appropriately for their stage of development.
play and learning
We use the Birth to Three Matters Framework (Department for Education and Skills, 2002) to guide what we provide for them so that they will become strong, healthy children who are competent learners and skilful communicators. We foster your child's curiosity about their environment. In our care your baby or toddler will learn through interaction with people and active exploration of the world around them through touch, sight, sound, smell and movement. They will quickly develop confidence, skills and knowledge and discover that learning is interesting and fun.
environment
We have designed our environments to be both cosy and stimulating. The resources, furniture and equipment we provide have been carefully chosen to ensure that they are of the highest quality. All resources are attractive, accessible and displayed in a way that invites your child to investigate, explore and develop sensory awareness. We offer a wide range of experiences in clearly defined areas of the nursery including sand, water and paint to help stimulate their creativity and develop independence. Cosy areas of the nursery are reserved for stories, rhymes and songs. Carpet, mirrors and wooden toys enhance tactile and visual stimulation, and our environment is designed to encourage physical skills such as crawling, sitting, standing and walking. The babies in our care are introduced to discovery play including treasure baskets that contain a mixture of natural materials that differ in feel and texture.
partnership with parents
Throughout your child's time with us, we will document their journey of learning and development in their 'Incredible Learning Journal'. This is unique to them and enables us to discuss our observations with you and offers you the opportunity to give us feedback on how your child is developing at home. Sharing information between home and nursery is useful for parents and staff as it provides a complete picture of your child's learning and helps us to tailor our nursery programme to the best effect.
children with special needs
Children with special needs will find themselves a valued member of the community at an Asquith Day Nursery. They follow the same curriculum, but with all the extra help they need to learn at their own pace. Other children in their group will be encouraged to help but not patronise them, and to be considerate without being over protective. Activities will be structured to allow them to be as fully involved as possible.
This is just a brief overview of the wonderful experience your child can enjoy at Asquith Day Nurseries. We would relish the opportunity to provide the very best early years care and education for them and hope to welcome you to our nursery very soon for a personal introduction.
