Committed to providing a varied curriculum
Our FAQ page is designed to give you an insight into how we create a nurturing, safe, and vibrant space for your little adventurer. We understand that entrusting your child’s care to someone else can bring many questions and concerns. That’s why we’ve compiled this helpful guide to address the most common queries you might have about our nursery.
Adventures Day Nursery is committed to providing a varied curriculum that is accessible to all. Throughout the year, we plan many kinds of stimulating activities that challenge and inspire the children. A tailored programme is delivered to each child to cater for their interests and individual learning needs.
We provide daily opportunities for all children to access the outdoor learning environment whatever the weather and when possible we like to take the children on outings to explore the surrounding areas and local communities.
We provide daily opportunities for all children to access the outdoor learning environment whatever the weather and when possible we like to take the children on outings to explore the surrounding areas and local communities.
Starting a new nursery can present lots of new experiences which your child may not have come across before. This might be confusing to start with, especially if your child is accustomed to spending much of their time with you
To overcome this, we offer free settling in visits before your child starts nursery. To begin with, you can spend time in the nursery with your child. Then you can leave them for short periods of time, till they are familiar with the nursery and its routines. This has the added bonus of giving you a clear idea of what your child will do in nursery.
To overcome this, we offer free settling in visits before your child starts nursery. To begin with, you can spend time in the nursery with your child. Then you can leave them for short periods of time, till they are familiar with the nursery and its routines. This has the added bonus of giving you a clear idea of what your child will do in nursery.
As a parent, we appreciate that it is important for you have a good understanding of how your child is developing emotionally, physically and socially. At Adventures Day Nursery we make a point of keeping you informed of your child’s progress on a daily basis.
During the day you are welcome to give the nursery a call to see how your child is getting on; you will be able to speak to a member of staff from your child's room who can give you an update on their day so far. This can be particular reassuring when they first start the nursery or if they have been unwell at home
When you come to pick your child up at the end of the day, a member of staff from your child’s room will update you on how they got on during the day (Doing our best not to interrupt any fun activities going on). They will tell you what they ate and how much, if they had a sleep and for how long and what they have done during the day. All this information is also written on a daily record sheet which will be in your child's room for you to check how your child's day has gone for yourself.
When children are very young, it is important that you know exactly when your child was last fed, slept and changed. For this reason we have communication book in each room which you are able to write any messages, these are also for you to use to pass on any important information that you feel we may require.
During the day you are welcome to give the nursery a call to see how your child is getting on; you will be able to speak to a member of staff from your child's room who can give you an update on their day so far. This can be particular reassuring when they first start the nursery or if they have been unwell at home
When you come to pick your child up at the end of the day, a member of staff from your child’s room will update you on how they got on during the day (Doing our best not to interrupt any fun activities going on). They will tell you what they ate and how much, if they had a sleep and for how long and what they have done during the day. All this information is also written on a daily record sheet which will be in your child's room for you to check how your child's day has gone for yourself.
When children are very young, it is important that you know exactly when your child was last fed, slept and changed. For this reason we have communication book in each room which you are able to write any messages, these are also for you to use to pass on any important information that you feel we may require.
Meal times at Adventures Day Nursery have a strong focus on healthy eating. The nursery has two different weekly menus as well as a separate vegetarian menu which are all displayed on the Adventures notice board. We ensure our meals offer children a varied and balanced diet.
Mealtimes follow a regular routine where all the children and staff sit at the table and eat together. The children are supported with eating where necessary, yet given full encouragement to be as independent as possible.
We provide breakfast for the children between 8am and 9am, followed by a fruit snack at 10.15, at 12 the children have a freshly cooked lunch. A light bread based tea is then provided at 3pm. The children then have a small snack around 5pm before getting ready to go home.
Mealtimes follow a regular routine where all the children and staff sit at the table and eat together. The children are supported with eating where necessary, yet given full encouragement to be as independent as possible.
We provide breakfast for the children between 8am and 9am, followed by a fruit snack at 10.15, at 12 the children have a freshly cooked lunch. A light bread based tea is then provided at 3pm. The children then have a small snack around 5pm before getting ready to go home.
Drinks of water are readily available to children. They are given them at meal and snack times. Younger children are regularly offered and encouraged to have drinks throughout the day. Older children each have an individually labelled cup/ bottle and are encouraged to help themselves to water.
The nursery may be able to accommodate some dietary requirements, so please talk to us if your child needs a particular diet.
Lots of children have a favourite comforter like a dummy, blanket or teddy. If parents wish, the child can have these in the room at all times. Or they can be brought to the nursery and left in the child’s bag for when they need them (At sleep time).
Security of the children in our nursery is very important. We have a secure finger print entry door system which only parents and staff are registered to use. For those without fingerprint entry there is a door telephone system where you are able to buzz straight to your child’s room, you will be ask who you wish to collect, and if we are not familiar with you a member of staff will greet you at the door where you will need to provide that child’s personal password (Provided by the parent).
CCTV systems are installed at our nursery site, to ensure added security. Access to the nursery can only be granted by a member of staff using a video monitor and communication system.
Before your child starts the nursery you will be given an enrolment form to fill in. This will ask for your full names, phone number, and a password. If someone else will pick your child up from time to time, you will be asked for photographs or visual descriptions of what they look like. By this information we can ensure you child is kept safe and secure.
CCTV systems are installed at our nursery site, to ensure added security. Access to the nursery can only be granted by a member of staff using a video monitor and communication system.
Before your child starts the nursery you will be given an enrolment form to fill in. This will ask for your full names, phone number, and a password. If someone else will pick your child up from time to time, you will be asked for photographs or visual descriptions of what they look like. By this information we can ensure you child is kept safe and secure.
Children are given the opportunity to sleep during the day. The nursery provides each child with their own sleep mat and a blanket. Children under 12 months have their own cot.
At sleep time a relaxing atmosphere is created using dimmed lights and calm music. Children are not forced to sleep. Those that are awake are offered peaceful activities to give them time to rest.
Children are supervised at all times whilst sleeping. Our nurseries record the amount of time each child sleeps and regular checks are carried out by staff on the children.
At sleep time a relaxing atmosphere is created using dimmed lights and calm music. Children are not forced to sleep. Those that are awake are offered peaceful activities to give them time to rest.
Children are supervised at all times whilst sleeping. Our nurseries record the amount of time each child sleeps and regular checks are carried out by staff on the children.
We provide nappies, wipes and nappy crème. Nappies are changed at 10am, 2pm and 4pm and are frequently checked throughout the day. Nappies are changed on a 1 to 1 basis. This gives the added benefit of adult/ child interaction and encouraging language development.
If you wish to express milk, we can bottle feed this to your child.
The nursery has a policies folder for you to view at any time, please ask a member of the team if you would like to see this.
Adventures Day Nursery have some of the best qualified nursery staff in the region with most members of staff qualified to level 3 and above, with the exception of an apprentice/ trainees. Also the nursery has 4 members of staff holding a management qualification as well as an Early Years Teachers Status.
Each member of staff is allocated to a particular room in the nursery. We aim to keep the same staff in the same room. This means that when your child comes in, they will see a familiar face. This gives your child a feeling of security and continuity.
If someone is off sick and we do have to bring in another member of staff to help, we will endeavour to keep the same level of continuity with staffing
If someone is off sick and we do have to bring in another member of staff to help, we will endeavour to keep the same level of continuity with staffing
Each child in the nursery is assigned a key person. Your child’s key person is responsible for keeping records of your child’s progress on a day to day basis. They will also consider your child’s holistic developmental needs and ensure the activity plans and care routines reflect these needs.
The key person will informally observe your child throughout the day and record their achievements. This is available for you to see on request.
The key person will informally observe your child throughout the day and record their achievements. This is available for you to see on request.
We have many children with special needs in our nursery and are happy to work with you to make nursery a great experience for your child.
The nursery has disabled access throughout. If necessary, we will make every reasonable effort to make adaptations for access and inclusion to all activities undertaken within the nursery.
Sometimes special needs can become apparent as a child progresses through nursery. If this happens, discussions will take place between parents and members of staff in order to look at ways to support you and your child. We have access to many different professionals who have expertise in many different areas to ensure we are meeting the individual needs of your child.
If your child has been identified as having special needs, their requirements will be identified through discussions between the key worker and you. If necessary, a special development programme will be put together for your child. Each term, the key worker in partnership with you will set your child a learning focus and will identify methods to meet this through play and care routines. The leaning focus is then used on a weekly basis to inform the educational and care programme for your child.
Where necessary we can help parents to get advice from external agencies. We can also support parents with processes like gaining a statement from the Local Education Authority that will support your child’s education with our setting our in any future school / setting they may attend.
The nursery has disabled access throughout. If necessary, we will make every reasonable effort to make adaptations for access and inclusion to all activities undertaken within the nursery.
Sometimes special needs can become apparent as a child progresses through nursery. If this happens, discussions will take place between parents and members of staff in order to look at ways to support you and your child. We have access to many different professionals who have expertise in many different areas to ensure we are meeting the individual needs of your child.
If your child has been identified as having special needs, their requirements will be identified through discussions between the key worker and you. If necessary, a special development programme will be put together for your child. Each term, the key worker in partnership with you will set your child a learning focus and will identify methods to meet this through play and care routines. The leaning focus is then used on a weekly basis to inform the educational and care programme for your child.
Where necessary we can help parents to get advice from external agencies. We can also support parents with processes like gaining a statement from the Local Education Authority that will support your child’s education with our setting our in any future school / setting they may attend.
If your child becomes sick when in nursery we will telephone you straight away to let you know. If you are unavailable, we will call the emergency contacts provided on your enrolment form. If it is a minor problem, we may advise you to make an appointment at the doctors or to pop in to take a look or just inform you of the situation so you are aware.
The nursery follows rigorous cleaning and hygiene procedures to keep exposure to infectious diseases at bay. If a child in the nursery shows signs of having an infectious disease, or is not coping with the day, we will send them home straight away. This will help us to ensure that it does not spread throughout the nursery. This includes children vomiting or suffering from diarrhoea.
The nursery follows rigorous cleaning and hygiene procedures to keep exposure to infectious diseases at bay. If a child in the nursery shows signs of having an infectious disease, or is not coping with the day, we will send them home straight away. This will help us to ensure that it does not spread throughout the nursery. This includes children vomiting or suffering from diarrhoea.
If your child is absent for any reason, and unable to attend nursery, please inform the nursery on all occasions.
If your child has shown symptoms of any infectious disease, including vomiting and diarrhoea, the Health Standards state that a child cannot attend nursery for 48 hours after the symptoms have subsided. This helps us to stop infection being passed on to other children in the nursery.
Any absences due to sickness must be paid in full.
If your child has shown symptoms of any infectious disease, including vomiting and diarrhoea, the Health Standards state that a child cannot attend nursery for 48 hours after the symptoms have subsided. This helps us to stop infection being passed on to other children in the nursery.
Any absences due to sickness must be paid in full.
Before we can give your child medicine, they must have had at least two doses prior to attendance at the nursery and be monitored for signs of allergy. Generally the nursery staff will only administer prescribed medicines.
If your child is taking medication and some of it needs to be taken whilst they are in nursery, then you will need to let us know when you bring them in. Keep the medicine in its original packaging with appropriate information leaflets. The medication will need to be labelled with your Child's name.
Each day your child needs medicine, you will need to fill in a medicine form. You need to write down the required dosage and when they need to take it, and then sign the form. If this form is not filled in that day, the staff will not be able to give your child any medicine.
The nursery will never give your child any medicine unless you have given us written consent. We will also never give aspirin or medicines containing ibuprofen unless prescribed by a doctor.
When the medicine is given to your child, the nursery staff will immediately fill this in on the medicine form showing what was given and at what time. You will need to sign this form again when you come to collect your child.
If your child is taking medication and some of it needs to be taken whilst they are in nursery, then you will need to let us know when you bring them in. Keep the medicine in its original packaging with appropriate information leaflets. The medication will need to be labelled with your Child's name.
Each day your child needs medicine, you will need to fill in a medicine form. You need to write down the required dosage and when they need to take it, and then sign the form. If this form is not filled in that day, the staff will not be able to give your child any medicine.
The nursery will never give your child any medicine unless you have given us written consent. We will also never give aspirin or medicines containing ibuprofen unless prescribed by a doctor.
When the medicine is given to your child, the nursery staff will immediately fill this in on the medicine form showing what was given and at what time. You will need to sign this form again when you come to collect your child.
The service is closed on all bank holidays and can close a maximum of 2 days per year for training / maintenance etc. We are also closed for a week between Christmas and New Year. Please refer to Closures.
If you are going on holiday or your child will not be attending their booked session, please could you inform us as soon as possible so this can be recorded on the register. If we are not aware of any absence then a courtesy call will be made to check on your child's well being.
Any absences due to Holiday must be paid in full.
Any absences due to Holiday must be paid in full.
Once you have days when your child attends nursery, you are guaranteed them throughout your time here until you wish to change them.
If you want to make a change to your booking, write it in a letter and drop it in to the office as soon as possible. If you are reducing the number of days you do, or finishing in the nursery, you will need to give us at least a month’s notice. This will give us enough time to refill the space.
If you want to add days to your booking pop into the office and tell us what you are looking for. We will do our best to give you the days you need. Sometimes it may take sometime for a place to become available because we also need to ensure there is space for your child when the time comes for them to move up to the next room.
If you want to make a change to your booking, write it in a letter and drop it in to the office as soon as possible. If you are reducing the number of days you do, or finishing in the nursery, you will need to give us at least a month’s notice. This will give us enough time to refill the space.
If you want to add days to your booking pop into the office and tell us what you are looking for. We will do our best to give you the days you need. Sometimes it may take sometime for a place to become available because we also need to ensure there is space for your child when the time comes for them to move up to the next room.
If you want to add days to your booking pop into the office and tell us what you The nursery managers have an open door policy and will do their best to answer any questions straight away. We ask that if you would like a meeting with a manager or room leader you email the nursery suggesting times that might be suitable.
The road around the nursery have no restrictions however they are quite busy especially at school pick up and collection. The nursery has 2 drop off spots directly outside where you can park while you settle your child in the nursery.
