ABC Family Nursery Policies
Basic Principles of Care and Education
At ABC Family Nursery we believe that a happy child will be willing and wanting to explore the world around them.
We aim to provide a happy, homely atmosphere for the children by respecting each child as an individual, together with sensitive and appropriate intervention which will lead to positive, social and emotional growth in young children. A child needs to be socially and emotionally secure to be able to interact with others. At A B C we encourage children to learn through experience, we achieve this by the following principles.
Encouraging the children to develop recognition of letters and numbers
through books and creative activities. Children are encouraged to develop
pencil control naturally through activities and praise.
Children are offered the experience of music and movement, physical and
creative activities, outdoor activities, free play, role-play,
threading activities, messy play, and much more.
Positive verbal interaction from adults encourages children to develop basic
knowledge and understanding of the world around them, personal and social
awareness, basic mathematical concepts and basic language and literacy skills.
Carers being aware of what the children are learning and experiencing from
each activity and object, through planning and the
Early Learning Goals. By the time the children leave for school they will
be well prepared for the years ahead of them.
Carer Ratio
ABC aim to offer higher ratios than the minimum legal requirements:.
Staff to Children |
|
Birth to 2 years: |
1- 3 |
2 to 3 years: |
1- 4 |
3 to 5 years: |
1- 8 |
Environmental Policy
We understand the need to protect the environment for the future.
Admission
ABC Family Nursery works on a first come first served basis, therefore,
until a contract has been signed and the £20 non refundable administration
fee has been paid your chosen sessions are not secure. To avoid confusion
we request evidence of your child’s age prior
to their start date. (see fee sheet for more information)
Waiting List.
If you wish to place your child on our waiting list you are requested to
fill out an application form of your desired sessions. A copy of this is
normally returned to you with a situation bulletin within five working days.
You will then receive a regular situation update, including
alternative sessions available.
Open Times
As the nursery insurance only applies from 7:00am to 6:00pm children cannot
be accepted outside these hours. In addition an initial
charge of £10.00 plus £5.00 per ten minutes or part thereof
will be levied at the time of collection for parents who collect their child
after
the sessions has ended. We regret that parents who consistently collect
their child after the stated time may lose their place.
Security
We operate a secure video entry system. When entering and leaving the building
please ensure that all gates and doors are securely
closed behind you at all times. As part of our safety procedures, all parents/carers
are required to hand their child to a nursery officer on arrival and are
to sign their child out of the nursery on collection. Children will only
be released to a nominated adult (over 16) or the child’s parents/legal
guardian. You are requested to complete any relevant forms on arrival to
the nursery e.g.. medication, identification, etc. and are asked to assist
the nursery staff with information if requested.
Absence
Nursery holidays: please note that we do close for a period during December,
and all Bank holidays, please see calendar for exact dates.
If your child is absent there will be no refund.
Illness
Children with bad colds, throat infections on antibiotics, or have infectious
disease must remain at home for the quarantine period.
Children with stomach upsets must remain at home for 24 hours AFTER the
last bout of sickness, or diarrhea. Children on antibiotics
may attend nursery from the fourth day of the course providing they are
well enough to do so. Immediate notification of change of address, telephone
number (either work or home) change of Doctor or any other relevant information
is required. Notification of absence is
required by 9am on day of absence.
Personal Property
The reception has been designed to accept buggies and car seats for your
convenience. We cannot accept responsibility for these items, which are
left at your own risk. Please ensure that buggy’s and prams are collapsed
and emptied of any ‘layette’ type contents i.e., creams, wipes,
bottles etc., and are stored safely prior to you leaving. Daily bags such
as layette bags are not accepted as it causes a hazard to children.
Children’s Clothing
Please note that messy play is provided. Some activities do stain. A B C
is not responsible for personal property. ABC Family Nursery provides a
change of clothes if required. Optional uniform is available for your child.
Please label all your child's items. It is imperative to label all clothing
clearly with your child's name in order to avoid any misunderstanding. Whist
every care is taken to protect children’s
clothing during creative activities it is inevitable that the occasional
accident will occur. ABC Family Nursery regrets that it cannot accept responsibility
for the loss or damage of any personal items.
Outdoor and Indoor Footwear.
Children are issued with their own named peg and shoe bag. This bag is to
stay on the nursery premises at all times. Outdoor shoes are
to be changed to indoor shoes on entry to the nursery. Outdoor shoes are
to be suitable for playing in the garden when wet.
Food
ABC Family Nursery prides themselves in providing healthy nutritious homemade
meals for the children. We cater for most dietary needs, including dairy
free, Gluten free and vegetarian, however expensive/short life products
are to be supplied by parents in unopened
containers. Home made drinks and reheating of food is not accepted at ABC
Family nursery for hygiene reasons.
Nappies and Formula milk.
ABC family nursery is happy to provide formula milk for your baby. The formula
milk on offer is Cow & Gate Plus, and is provided up to the age of 14
months after which full fat cows milk will be on offer.
Nappies, wipes etc are to be provided by parents.
Breast Feeding.
ABC Family Nursery promotes breast-feeding, and are happy to accept expressed
milk. Also we have provisions for expressing and
feeding on the nursery premises.
General
Non-Violence Policy
As part of our non-violence policy, we request that parents do not allow
their children to bring toy weapons or any toys, which encourage violence
or may disturb other children.
Sun Protection.
ABC provide sun cream for your child at no extra cost, this will be applied
as and when required for trips, shade will be provided for normal daily
outdoor play. If you do not wish your child to have sun cream applied then
please inform the nursery in writing.
Smoking.
ABC Family Nursery is a non-smoking establishment - including the garden.
We would be most grateful if all visitors could respect this to avoid embarrassment.
