Our baby and tots groups are managed by Jane Sheehy and Sam Day, with the help of Natalie, Melissa, Kelly and Becky. They look after babies from 6 weeks old to 1 year and tots from 1 to 2 years.
The babies and tots in our care have a wonderful day filled with sleep, food and lots of fun and cuddles. They have their own changing area and cot room on the street level, with each child having their own bedding and designated cot. The baby room, and every room in the nursery, has a viewing panel to observe the children without disturbing them – which is especially useful for parents to look in on their child while they are settling in.
Home cooked meals are provided for the babies once they start weaning, such as broccoli, sweet potato & cauliflower purée and apple & strawberry puddings, although we are happy for parents to bring in jars or their own prepared food if they prefer. Formular milk is provided by parents either ready prepared in bottles or powdered for us to make up when needed.
Parents are encouraged to have close contact with the nursery staff to discuss the day but a daily diary is also completed for each child.
On starting at the Nursery, we like the babies and tots to attend a few settling in sessions just to get the child used to the new surroundings and to allow parents to get to know us better. Settling in sessions usually last for an hour or two over a few days, booked by the Officer in Charge to suit parents and are free.
Parents are asked to provide nappies and formular milk for their child, however cows milk and weaning foods are included in the fees.