Buttercups nursery is thoughtfully crafted to strike the perfect balance between structured activities and free play. Our doors open to welcome a day that is full of excitement, imagination and learning.
Our beautiful, well resourced environment will provide opportunities for your child to develop to their potential, physically, linguistically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and morally. Through carefully planned activities we support and enhance your child's learning ensuring they make at least good progress over time and become strong, resilient learners.
Nursery Day
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Start of day
The day begins with a warm welcome to our families at the nursery door. Children are supported and encouraged to independently hang up their coat and put their bags in their trays.
Reading opportunities
They are then settled into the snug where they have the opportunity to look at story books, listen to nursery rhymes and have quiet conversations with their nursery friends.
Talking time
Our first talk time opportunity of the day is when children respond to the register, have discussions about the daily routine and any special news they have to share.
Group work
In small key worker groups children will then begin their focused learning for the day. This may include sharing stories, creative activities, early listening skills or maths tasks and investigations.
Physical development
PE plays a big part in our nursery day. This could be in structured PE lessons with a trained PE coach delivering dance or gymnastics with a specific focus on the development of those vital gross motor skills, spatial awareness & teamwork.
Snack time
Twice a day children will be invited for a snack, either in small groups or as whole class. This is a golden opportunity for all children to engage in conversation, share their news & develop an understanding of the importance of listening to others.
Lunchtime
At lunchtime children have the choice to bring in a packed lunch or enjoy a delicious home cooked school dinner prepared freshly onsite. We cater for the majority of special dietary requirements.
Independent Thinkers
All children have opportunities in the day to choose areas or activities within the classroom which interest & excite them. This is key learning experience about the importance of caring for our environment & having responsibility for tidying up resources
Early Years Playground
Each child has access to bikes, scooters and den making equipment in the Early Years playground. Here they can play freely with their friends and enjoy the space to explore and create their own games.
Storytime
Throughout the day the children will celebrate story, re-enact favourite tales and share special books with the adults in the classroom. We actively encourage storytelling and the use of imagination in the classroom.
Session Times:
Children over the age of 3 are eligible for 15 hours free nursery education a week.
There are four options to choose from:
- 5 morning sessions - 8.30am-11.30am
- 5 afternoon sessions - 12.30pm-3.30pm
- 2.5 days at the beginning of the week - Monday, Tuesday 8.30am-3.30pm and Wednesday 8.30am-11.30am)
- 2.5 days at the end of the week (Wednesday 12.30pm-3.30pm, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-3.30pm)
There is also the option of 30 hours free childcare. 30 hours is the equivalent of 4 and a half days in nursery. There is also the option of adding additional sessions at a cost.
Snacks
We ask for a voluntary donation towards snack and baking. During each morning and afternoon session the children are offered a drink of water or milk and a snack. Our snacks include; pizza, fruit salad or crumpets. We also bake with the children each week.
Lunchtime
Children staying for the full day will have their lunch from 11.30am - 12.30pm, with the option of having either a packed lunch or school dinner. School dinners cost £2.15 per day.
If you require your child to stay for lunch sessions during the week the cost is £4.00 if you are providing a packed lunch or £6.15 if your child is to have a school dinner.
We understand that children may wish to swap between hot dinners and packed lunches but request that children have either packed lunch or hot dinner for a full week.
Parents are welcome to provide a healthy packed lunch if required. To encourage healthy eating we suggest that children do not bring any chocolate based products or sweets in their lunchbox.
Please be aware that due to allergies we ask that you refrain from including nut based products for example peanut butter in lunch boxes.
If your child brings a packed lunch please ensure their lunch box and drinks container are clearly named.
Children eat their lunch in the dinner hall in the Early Years building. This is in a small group with a teaching assistant or lunchtime supervisor who will serve them lunch. Children are encouraged to interact with others and engage in discussion with their peers. Following lunch they will return to the Nursery.