0 – 2 years

This is a large bright stimulating unit that consists of an inside and outside space separated by bifold doors. There is a separate milk kitchen, outside play space, air-conditioned sleep room and changing area.

The babies are provided with toys and activities such as stacking rings, bricks, fabric books and shape sorters to encourage the early development of hand eye co ordination, fine and gross motor skills and to develop curiosity and social skills.

The babies are encouraged to become independent with their eating and drinking when they are ready. Individual routines are followed to fit in with home and staff are always available for a cuddle. Babies have direct access to the outside area from this room and staff promote language skills through verbal games, rhymes, singing and stories as well as their normal daily conversation.

At the end of each day parents are given their child’s daily record which has been completed during the day informing them of what their child has eaten and drunk, nappy happenings, activities, any development milestones, sleep times and messages.

2 – 3 years

This is a large, bright room where the children will do messy creative activities such as painting, play dough, sand and water play and other activities such as story time, singing, construction, drawing and role play to name just a few.

A planned routine is provided allowing free play, focussed activities and more structured activities that are appropriate to the age and development of the children. Activities are provided that encourage the children’s social and emotional development as well as their language, concentration and physical skills.

Children’s independence and hygiene skills are encouraged in here when the children are ready.

Preschool Policies

The Preschool Admissions Policy can be viewed here.

The Preschool Settling In Policy can be viewed here.

The Preschool Health Policy can be viewed here.

The Preschool Lost Child Policy can be viewed here.