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CAN I VISIT THE NURSERY?

Yes absolutely - we only book in visits on the telephone, so please call the Nursery on 01992 623222 and book your slot with us!

We do not hold open days.

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HOW MANY CHILDREN DO YOU TAKE PER DAY?

​We like to take up to 25 children a day of mix ages from 6 months – 5 years. 

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IS THERE A WAITING LIST?

Due to the high demand for Little Sparrows, we do have waiting lists for most of our age groups. If you have visited and would like to put your child’s name on our waiting list, you will need to promptly complete and return the registration form to us and pay a £100 non refundable registration fee.

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FEE'S & FUNDING

Everything you need to know about our admissions, fee's and funded hours - click here

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ARE YOU STILL HAVING MIXED AGE MONTESSORI PLAY?

We mostly work in two separate age groups - the babies & toddlers and the preschoolers. At different points of the day we gently bring the children together, as we believe mixed age play supports learning, empathy and a strong sense of community.

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DO CHILDREN HAVE TO KEEP MOVING ROOMS?

Our children are separated into only two groups rather than continuously moving into different rooms which can impact on emotional well-bring, relationships and friendships.

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MY CHILD IS OVER 3 AND IS SPENDING MORE TIME OUTDOORS, WHAT DO YOU DO IF IT RAINS OR IS REALLY COLD?

Outdoor play is a big part of our day. We provide a recommended kit list to help families choose practical clothing that keeps children warm, dry and comfortable in all seasons.

 

Our outdoor classroom is thoughtfully designed with a roof and roller blinds to shelter children from wind and rain, allowing learning and play to continue even in the less than perfect weather.

 

Our pre-schoolers spend much of their day outdoors, embracing the changing seasons. We are guided by the Scandinavian saying 'there's not such thing as bad weather, just unsuitable clothing' ​That said, children's wellbeing always comes first. If the weather is unsafe or not appropriate, we can move into our indoor over 3's classroom at any time.  

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DO YOU USE PAPER OR AN ONLINE PLATFORM FOR LEARNING JOURNALS?

We know how much our families value their children's learning journals, so each child will receive a physical learning journal that you can keep forever.

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Alongside this, we have introduced the famly online app for our pre-school class. We do not upload any posts in front of the children. Our practitioners time is focused on teaching, playing and engaging with the children. As a setting we have always prioritised being present with the children, which means updates may be shared less frequently. however, the posts you do receive are meaningful, thoughtful and of high quality.

 

Our team are always available for daily verbal feedback, ensuring so you are kept informed about how your child's day has been and what they have been learning about. ​

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HOW DO YOU MONITOR CHILDREN'S LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT?

We use the Early Years Outcomes guidance to support and understand your child's developmental milestones. Observations are gathered naturally through play, exploration and every day interactions, alongside valuable information you share with us as parents and carers.

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Using our professional knowledge and experience, we create in depth, meaningful learning plans. Our learning plans show how we support your child within the nursery and includes practical tips and ideas to help you continue their learning at home.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS AND TOXINS

• We limit the amount of harmful chemicals used in our setting.

• We try to minimise plastic use at meal times. The pre-schoolers carefully use china plates, metal cutlery and glasses. The toddlers use metal cups and babies use those with silicone lids.

• We use eco friendly washing up liquid to wash and clean equipment with.

• A steamer cleaner to sanitise and wash the playroom floors, so crawling babies aren't breathing in toxins as they explore.

• Air purifiers in the playrooms clean the indoor air and we always have windows open so fresh air comes in too.

• The walls have been painted with Little Greene's Intelligent finish which are certified 'Child-Safe' under EN 71-3:2019 (also known as the Toy Paint Regulations). This means the paint is completely safe to use as they don't contain dangerous ingredients.

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ARE ALL STAFF CHECKED AND HOLD ENHANCED DISCLOSURES?

Yes - we are Ofsted registered and all staff are rigorously checked and hold Enhanced Disclosures.

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HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to get in touch with Cheryl on 01992 623222 or email us at littlesparrowsdaynursery@outlook.com