The nursery was designed to be a home from home and all the rooms have been decorated and furnished to a high standard to enable children to feel comfortable and secure. Children are encouraged to be independent within the nursery with access to water at all times and sinks at their level so that they can wash after painting with minimal adult intervention. Staff and children all sit around the table for snacks and meals and are encouraged not only to serve themselves but get their own cutlery and plates. The table is set with a cloth and a vase. All food is provided including healthy snacks at 10am and 2pm and a two course lunch cooked on the premises. They also have breakfast and tea provided for those staying longer hours. The outdoor area was definitely a work in progress when the nursery opened and the staff have all had an input in how it should look as well as the children. We will endeavour to include parent’s ideas and offers of support have been put forward by parents to come in and work alongside staff and the children outdoors. The children looked through catalogues and cut out pictures of things they wanted to see and have really enjoyed contributing to what we hope will be an amazing outdoor facility.
