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The nursery has its own mini bus which is used mainly for the before and after school clubs and the holiday clubs. The mini bus is fitted with seat belts and car seats, in addition, the drivers have taken appropriate higher standard of driving and medical examination.
The children participate in various trips outside of nursery to broaden their experiences of the environment around us. We regular take the children to the local library, Gnosall Park, the Children’s centre (situated within St Lawrence’s Primary School), Haughton Ice Cream Farm and local farms. The children also invited attend celebrations held within the Church such as Harvest Festival, Christingle, Nativity plays.etc.
All children are escorted by a high ratio of staff, wear high visibility jackets and wear reins where necessary. Risk assessments are carried out before every trip and parental consent is obtained before hand.
As well as trips out, we also invite different professionals into the nursery to talk about what they do. So far, we have visits from the fire brigade with their fire engine, the local farmer in his tractor, a dentist, a vet with a variety of animals and a nurse.
The nursery has a large and secure play area out side with a rubberised play surface to ensure safety of the children. There is a large slide and climbing frame along with bikes and scooters to encourage physical play. There is also a sheltered area to protect he children from the sun and the rain. The children participate in a variety of activities outside which include sand and water play, painting, chalking, racing games, planting and growing bulbs etc. We ask parents to provide sun hats and cream during the summer months and appropriate footwear for the winter months such as wellies.
All meals are freshly prepared each day on the nursery premises by our very experienced cook. She takes great pride and care to ensure that all meals offer a varied and well balanced diet, using only good quality and fresh ingredients. We do not offer the children any processed foods and provide only wholesome home cooked meals.
Any special dietary need can be catered for.
| Breakfast |
9am |
Toast, cereal and drink of milk or juice |
| Dinner |
11.45am |
Hot cooked meal and pudding |
| Tea |
3.30pm |
Cold nursery tea |
Drinks and snacks are provided through out the day to include pieces of fresh fruit.
All meals and snacks are included in the nursery fees.
All external doors are kept locked at all times and the outside play area is securely fenced off with no access other than through the nursery.
A recognised adult, known by the staff and whose name is on the child’s registration form, can only collect children. Where a different adult is collecting your child a password is necessary.
The nursery premises have been thoroughly checked and approved by the Fire Officer, Environmental Health Department and Social Services in accordance with their respective statutory regulations. These checks are carried out on an annual basis.
Regular fire drills are carried out to ensure all staff know the correct procedure in the event of a fire in the building. Weekly health and safety checks and risks assessments are also carried out.
All staff employed at the nursery under go police checks and medical checks. Prior to any new member starting, two written references are requested, along with proof of child care qualification. They all hold first aid certificates which are updated every 3 years.
Once you have decided on starting your child at St Lawrence’s nursery, we like to encourage parents to bring their child along for a series of short visits prior to their start date. We ask parents to stay on the first visit with their child, as this gives you a chance to meet the staff and ask any necessary questions. After that we suggest you leave your child for a visit on their own and gradually increase the length of time you leave them until you feel confident that your child is settled and ready to start. Once your child has started at the nursery, parents are welcome to phone at any time and speak to the staff for reassurance that your child has happily settled.
Each child is allocated a key worker within the room they are placed in. When a child is new to his nursery, this key worker will be present at all visits to help settle the child and be a familiar
face to the parent. This key worker is also responsible for writing the home to nursery books, if relevant, and completing the child’s development record chart, which every child has in the nursery.
At St Lawrence’s day Nursery we operate an open door policy where parents are welcome into the nursery, at any time, whether it is to talk to the staff or to interact with their child in the nursery environment.
The health visitor visits the nursery once every 8 weeks and if parents wish, she will happily weigh your child and record the details in your child’s development book. She will happily answer any concerns or questions you may wish the staff to discuss with her about your child.
Once a year, we invite the parents to attend our open evening where you can discuss your child’s progress and general well being whilst at nursery.
The nursery operates a complaints policy. If a parent wishes to make a complaint the nursery will follow this complaints procedure in a professional and confidential manner. Details of how to make a complaint to OFSTED are displayed on the parent’s notice board.
We have a duty at the nursery to ensure the safety of every child. The nursery has a right to make a note of any existing injuries and make a record of any concerns. Confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Fees are payable one month in advance.
One months notice is required should you wish to change sessions or if you no longer require a place.
The nursery closes for one week over the Christmas period and for bank holidays.
Children can only be collected by a recognised person who is named on the child’s registration form.
Please inform the nursery by 9am if your child is not attending for whatever reason.
Full fees are charged should your child be absent through sickness or holidays.
Fees are calculated to take into account any nursery closures. |
