Smiley
Faces
To impart high quality childcare which enhances a learning adventure from birth to school and beyond.
ABOUT US
Privately owned by Joy Francis and opened in 2004.
We are an inspirational day nursery dedicated to provide a stimulating and purposeful experience that allows children to flourish.
Baby Room
Babies use secure attachments encouraging them to explore their environment. Babies learn to use their senses and their bodies to make discoveries.
- Registered for up to 12 babies.
- Age range: 3 months - 24 months.
Toddler room
Toddlers learn by hands on active play, absorbing the world around them. They develop a positive sense of self and gain confidence in their own abilities.
- Registered for up to 14 toddlers.
- Age range: 18 months - 36 months.
Preschool
Preschoolers learn by doing it for themselves, by way of investigating, watching, listening and communicating
- Registered for up to 24 preschoolers.
- Age range: 30 months - 56 months.
Outdoor learning
Freedom and space allow children to develop their physical skills such as: balancing, co-ordination, and dexterity.
Children's emotional well-being is enhanced as they play together and connect with the outdoor environment in a more meaningful way.
- Our outside area is safe and secure.
- Children benefit from grass, tarmac and a covered area for soggy days.
- Ample resources to ignite curiosity.
Learning & development
We are committed to the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Children are exposed to planned and purposeful activities that raise and broaden their core knowledge. Through play and positive relationships children strengthen what they already know developing their skills to continue their learning at their own pace.
Staff
We are a young and energetic team that create an environment where we apply our high-level skills and techniques to nurture, confident little people.
- Staff qualified in early years from level 2 - 6.
- All staff are first aid trained, food hygiene and DBS checked.
- On going continuous professional development supported.
Free Education
We provide government-funded early education places for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Department for Education (DfE) guidance.
We do not charge for the funded entitlement hours, and access to these places is not conditional on the payment of any fees.
However, we do make reasonable charges for optional extras and additional services that are not covered by the government funding. These charges are entirely optional and will always be clearly explained in advance.
Our current daily fee for these optional extras is £8.80, which includes:
- Meals and snacks: breakfast, lunch, and light tea.
- Non-food consumables: personal care items, symptom relief creams and medication (as agreed), and craft materials.
- Extra-curricular activities, which are charged on an “as and when” basis with prior parental agreement.
- Additional hours beyond a child's funded entitlement are charged at £10.00 per hour.
N.B. Meals and snacks are provided as part of our daily fee for optional extras. Due to allergy and safety considerations, we strongly encourage all children to take part in the setting’s meal provision. In exceptional circumstances, alternative arrangements can be discussed with the manager to ensure every child's needs are safely met.
