We are registered
for babies from three months. Our main baby room has been specially
designed to provide a safe, secure setting. We have a range of toys
and equipment to aid learning through discovery. We have provided a
variety of tactile materials and sensory areas, so that our babies can
develop through exploring their environment.
Activities provided
take into consideration the importance of development and stimulating
the senses. These include water play, paint exploration, sticking and
gluing. Our more adventurous activities are gloop (messy play with corn
flour, water and colouring), pasta play (usually cooked and coloured,
rather slimy and great fun!!), jelly play, mashed potato play and play
with our treasure baskets.
Babies sleep in one of our two special sleep rooms so they can sleep
undisturbed by children playing. Babies spend time in the garden, learning
to crawl and walk, play with water and a variety of outside toys. Regular
walks in our double buggies are part of the babies’ routine.
Staff who work in
this area are experienced in working with babies or have a special interest
in them. We are able to give them plenty of individual attention, love,
affection and approval in a calm, relaxed environment. The consistency
of staff ensures the babies form close bonds with their key worker and
associate key worker.
We aim to help babies
become secure and happy in their new surroundings.
Parents are encouraged
to bring their babies for “settling in visits” prior to
beginning Nursery.
These visits give
parents ample opportunity to pass on information about their baby, and
builds mutual understanding between parents and staff. The transition
from home to nursery is therefore as smooth as possible. Each baby is
regarded as an individual and we adhere to the baby’s routine
in the nursery. Information about baby’s day is sent home each
evening in a link book. This records sleep times, feeding, nappy changes,
an outline of what the baby has played with and done throughout the
day, as well as anything else the parents may need to know. We monitor
their progress and record key developmental stages. These Developmental
records are available for the parents to see at any time.
Baby Unit
