Terms and Brochure Pack for Lomeshaye Village Day Nursery
Aims of Lomeshaye Village Day Nursery
As a parent we all want to provide our children with the right start to life. To enable them to release their own individual potential in the right environment is crucial.
At Lomeshaye nursery we aim to create a foundation for this by providing a caring and secure environment in which they can learn and play through contrasting combinations of structured and free play.
Their day is interspersed with activities such as creative, physical, imaginative and intellectual play. This is balanced with free play where they can choose their own play activity, moving around freely, making choices and building and developing their own friendships. As each child progresses through nursery they gain confidence in preparation for that all-important first day at school.
We divide the nursery into three areas on the special needs of each group.
Babies
Our baby room is designed to cater for children from 3 months to 2 years old. Our aim is to provide a home from home environment where your child will enjoy lots of love and cuddles from qualified nursery nurses. This well equipped environment is arranged to meet every individual need of your child.
We will work closely with you to arrange your child’s daily routine to ensure continuity of care. An ongoing record of progress is kept as your baby grows and develops.
Our wide range of stimulating toys and activities will encourage all stages of development during these formative years, and fresh air and exercise will be provided during outdoor play in our playground, nursery allotment or during walks in the local environment.
In the baby room we follow the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage guidance. This provides the staff working within the room with a framework and guidelines to work from and plan with.
The room incorporates several areas. These include a comfy cosy area, an imaginary area, an exploratory area and an area for physical development. These areas help the child to develop their skills at their own pace.
Babies are assigned a key worker who is responsible for the child’s basic and emotional needs e.g. nappy changing, feeding and comforting. This helps the child to settle and feel calm and comforted whilst in our care.
When your child is ready to move into the next room, the nursery nurse/key-worker will accompany him of her on visits to ensure a smooth transition.
Tiny Trumpets music group is also available in this group.
Toddlers
This group comprises of the 2-3 year olds. The room is split up into different areas of continuous provision including construction toys, a mark making area, a workshop, a role-play corner. These areas are accessible to the children throughout the day during free play sessions.
The toddlers as the babies have a key worker assigned to them. This gives the child the emotional support they need to develop as they learn through interactions with adults. The key-worker will observe and plan activities to aid development and assist with each child’s needs.
Practitioners working within the toddler group follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and use observations as the key to their planning. They observe their key children and decide how best to develop that child’s skills from their current level. The practitioners then give the child support and guidance to further their development and build on what they know. The children have access to the areas of continuous provision at all times so that they can access all resources and equipment. Practitioners then work with the children in all areas to help develop their skills. Young children learn to be independent by having someone they can depend upon.
The majority of toilet training also takes place within this group, expanding each child’s independence.
By the time they leave this group we aim to have provided each child with the basic knowledge of colour, shape number as a basis for the more in depth activities covered by the pre-school group.
Tiny trumpets music group is also run in this group.
Fresh air and exercise will be provided during outdoor play in our playground, nursery allotment and during walks in the local environment.
Pre-School Group
This group caters for 3 to 5 year olds. Our aim is to promote all aspects of child development through play based activities and the continuous provision.
The pre school group follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance, observing each child and planning activities to further development and skills.
The pre-school room is split into different areas of continuous provision with most toys and equipment on low level shelving to enable children to self select. Practitioners encourage learning through play. Allowing children to learn through play is how they learn best and helping them to build self-confidence without forcing them to do things that they don’t wish to.
Each child is assigned a key-worker who will monitor and encourage their development. They will record their findings in the Child’s Record of Achievement and hold regular meetings with parents to discuss developmental progress.
French lessons are available for children in this group.
Children also go to the local dancing studio for dancing lessons twice a week.
Fresh air and exercise will be provided during outdoor play in our playground, nursery allotment or during walks in the local environment.
Terms
At Lomeshaye nursery we believe it is best for all that the regulations are clearly stated at the time of booking. Please take time to read all the sections below as you will be asked to sign your consent to them.
Hours of Opening
Lomeshaye Nursery is open between 7.30 and 6.00 Monday to Friday. With various sessions available throughout the day, we realise that many of our parents have commitments and therefore we will try our best to accommodate the sessions required.
Holidays
Lomeshaye Nursery is open all year round with the exception Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and News Years Day. But it is open all other bank holidays. Every child is entitled to 2 weeks a year (between January and December) with 50% discount. To obtain the discount four weeks prior notice must be given in writing, and it must be a whole consecutive week.
Payments
Nursery fees are required in advance and must be paid by the last working day of each month, otherwise a daily charge of £5 will be added to your fees. If the fees remain unpaid for a period of 14 days the nursery reserves the right to cancel the child’s place. Any payment made by cheque or standing order that returns to the nursery unpaid will then accrue a bank charge, which will be added to your next invoice.
Sessions
Parents must give 4 weeks notice before their child leaves nursery, or 4 weeks fees must be paid. If a child is absent for any reason full fees are payable. If at any time you wish to decrease your child’s permanent sessions, 4 weeks notice in writing is needed.
As the nursery runs under strict child/staff ratios it is very important that children are not dropped off early and are not picked up late without prior arrangement, late pick up charges may of £9 for every 15 minutes, with the exception of after 6pm, which it will then be £5 every 5 minutes, this is purely to cover the cost of the staff that have to remain at work.
Meals and Snacks
At Lomeshaye Nursery, we work under the smile for life policy, which means that all our food and drinks are healthy and nutritious, breakfast is served until 8am and consists of cereal and/or toast, mid morning snack, a two course hot lunch, an afternoon snack, and then a two course cooked tea. Please see the menus, all the meals are well balance and nutritional. All meals are prepared on site using fresh ingredients. The menu is on a 4 week rota, and is displayed for you to read.
If your child has any special dietary requirements related to religion, belief or medical needs please let us know.
Staff Training and Awards
All our staff are qualified nursery nurses to Level 3 as minimum. All our staff hold a current CRB police check. Staff hold relevant qualifications including first aid, food hygiene and safe guarding and are experienced and dedicated to the children in their care.
Medical Requirements
If your child is on medication, you must ensure that the nursery staff are notified. We are prevented from administering any medication, with the exception of medicine that is “prescribed by a doctor” which can be administered by staff with your “written consent”.
To protect all children in the nursery your child must be kept away off nursery if they have a temperature above 38.5, vomiting or diarrhoea, infection, such as conjunctivitis or rashes such as chicken pox.
We will contact you immediately if your child develops any of the above symptoms to arrange collection.
Discipline
The staff at Lomeshaye Nursery are happy to discuss various situations which can arise at Nursery where concern is shown. Distraction and redirections are used to refocus activities or redress behaviour. Smacking is not permitted.
Illness and accident
If your child has an accident or becomes sick at nursery, every effort will be made to contact you, or your named emergency contacts. We ask to you to sign that if the staff believe it to be appropriate, they may carry
out first aid procedures and if necessary, by appropriate means take your child to hospital. You must notify the nursery if at any time you wish to withdraw this consent.
Collection of children
Children will not normally be allowed home with a person other than those nominated on your child’s file. If you wish to change the nominated persons you must inform the nursery and the details can be amended. In an emergency you may need to send someone else to collect your child, in this instance you should contact the nursery and provide details and a password as means of identification.
Reduction in fee costs
We offer 10% discount to families with more than one child attending Lomeshaye Nursery.
We are eligible providers for the nursery Education Grant for 3 and 4 year olds.
We also accept Child care vouchers. Please ask for more details.
Questions answered
We thought you would like to know what questions parents most frequently ask.
These are not in any special order.
What happens with regard to pre-admissions visits?
All children and parents / carers are invited to visit the nursery prior to admission. This gives both child and parents an opportunity to get to know the staff and time for the child to bond with their key worker. We usually offer two one hour sessions free of charge just before the child is due to start nursery, the first one we encourage parents to stay and complete the “About me” booklet and get to know the key worker, the second visit is your opportunity to leave your child before their first day. Please ask for more details.
How secure is the nursery?
Naturally there is close supervision at all times. The nursery doors are locked at all times and the outside gates are secured before activities. The playground is also checked for any hazards.
How can I be certain that my child only leaves the nursery with me or a person I have sent?
Parents / carers are asked who will be the person(s) collecting on a regular basis on admission. We also ask parents to inform staff if anyone other than yourself will be picking up and operate a password system. If we were at all unsure we would ring you.
How long is your waiting list?
This varies with your requirements and we will tell you the situation as you are shown round.
Would I be notified if any of the nursery children was diagnosed as having an infectious disease?
A notice will be displayed on the parent’s information board and all the necessary precautions taken.
Do I have to register for a place?
It is advised to reserve a place, the earlier you do so the better chance you have of obtaining the sessions you require.
Is there an extra charge for meals?
If your child is at nursery when the meals are being served then it is included within the fees, there is no extra charge.
If I was late arriving at the nursery in the evening what would happen?
Firstly, don’t panic, we will welcome a telephone call but understand that sometimes that is not possible. We will arrange for two members of staff to wait until you arrive.
Where do the majority of the families live who attend the nursery?
Most of our families live within a 5 mile radius of the nursery, however we do have some that travel many more!!
How often do you have a fire drill?
Every month, and we can evacuate the nursery quickly and safely. Registers are checked to ensure that no one is hiding.
What would happen in an emergency say if my child had an accident?
It depends on level of accident. Parents would be contacted and a member of the management team would make the decision as to whether to call a doctor or ambulance. As part of training we aim to ensure we can deal with emergencies and all our staff hold a paediatric first aid qualification.
How many children are you registered for?
Our registration certificate is situated in the entrance hall. We are registered for 90 children, 27 of those can be under 2.
How do you cater for children who have special dietary needs?
When you register and have your settling in visits you will be asked if you have any special dietary requirements and we will accommodate them, there is a vegetarian option each meal.
What do I pay in the event of my child being absent?
In common with most nurseries in the area we charge full rates as we still have to keep your place open.
I have been asked to work more hours than I originally intended, is that a problem?
Ask and we will do our best to accommodate you.
You will have many more questions, so please ask away…..
Contract of agreement between Parent/Guardian and Lomeshaye Village day Nursery Ltd.
Booking a Nursery Place:
A £100 deposit is required to secure a place. This deposit will be deducted off your child’s first month’s fees, unless the place is cancelled, delayed or sessions changed. Therefore the deposit becomes non-returnable.
Fees:
All fees are paid one month in advance and must be paid by the last working day of each month. Otherwise a daily charge of £5 will be added to your fees. If the fees remain unpaid for a period of 14 days the nursery reserves the right to cancel the child’s place.
Any payment made by cheque or standing order that returns to the nursery unpaid will then accrue a bank charge, which will be added to your next invoice.
Holidays:
The nursery is closed Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing day and News Year Day. But is open all other bank holidays. Every child is entitled to 2 weeks a year (between January and December) with 50% discount. To obtain the discount, notice must be given in writing 4 weeks prior and it must be a whole consecutive week.
Sessions:
Parents must give 4 weeks notice before their child leaves nursery, or 4 weeks fees must be paid.
If a child is absent for any reason full fees are payable.
4 weeks notice in writing is required for any permanent change in sessions, if at any time you wish to increase your sessions we will try and accommodate you.
As the nursery runs under strict child/staff ratios it is very important that children are not dropped off early and are not picked up late. If this happens there will be a charge of £10 for every 15 minutes with the exception after 6pm it will be £5 every 5 minutes, this is to cover the costs of the staff having to stay.
Medication:
Any medication that needs to be given to your child whilst at nursery must be prescribed by a doctor and needs to be signed and dated for by the parent/guardian stating the dosage and time to be given, please inform staff of any medication your child has had prior to coming to nursery.
Security:
Children are not allowed to leave the nursery with anyone the staff are not familiar with. If a different person from usual is to collect your child please inform a senior member of staff giving details and password
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Our Registration System and Records Kept
OFSTED regulations require parents to give the following information to the Nursery Manager and parents will be asked to fill in several forms, including:
q Name, address, date of birth, sex, ethnic origin, and religion of the child
q Name, home address and place or work, including respective telephone nuimbers
q Name, address and telephone number of doctor and health visitor
q Immunisation status and infectious diseases suffered by the child and other relevant information on child’s health e.g. allergies
q Consent (or otherwise) to prescribed medication being administered to your child by nursery staff
q Consent (or otherwise) to your receiving emergency medical treatment
q Consent (or otherwise) to your child being taken out of the nursery premises by nursery staff
q Consent (or otherwise) for the nursery staff to apply sun tan lotion as appropriate
q Names of persons authorised to collect your child from the nursery
9.00-4.00 £155 £145 £135
9.00-6.00 £165 £155 £145
7.30-4.00 £160 £150 £140
7.30-6.00 £170 £160 £150
Sessions
9.00-12.00 £14.30 £13.30 £12.30
1.00-4.00 £14.30 £13.30 £12.30
7.30-12.00 £16.75 £15.75 £14.75
1.00-6.00 £19.00 £18.00 £17.00
Dinner Hour £5.00 £5.00 £5.00
1. Tea time session – any time after 4pm until 6pm includes cooked meal
2. Early session – any time after 7.30-8.50. Breakfast is served until 8am
3. Fees are paid a month in advance and must be received before the last working day of the month.
4. A 10% discount will be given to the older sibling when 2 or more siblings attend.