About Us
We provide age appropriate rooms for the under threes and Pre-School children which are fully equipped to provide a stimulating environment, including a wide range of resources accessible by the children at all times, empowering them to make choices and facilitate child initiated learning. Each room has direct access to their own outdoor play area which we make full use of in all weather conditions, from exploring nature to splashing in puddles.
Babies (6months-2years)Your Baby will flourish in our loving home from home environment that encourages exploration and investigation through play. Learning through play will help develop confidence and skills at this formative stage, our qualified staff will providing a wealth of experiences to respond to chidlren's natural curiosity.
Toddlers (2-3years)At this age children are growing with confidence and independence, developing their own unique personalities. Our focus is to build upon the good work you as parents have already started and introduce a range of life, social and self-help skills. Using the children’s individual learning styles and own interests we will provide appropriate toys, equipment and resources to encourage their further development.
Pre-School (3-5 years)In our experience Pre-school children have a thirst for knowledge and a genuine curiosity. We have the ethos for children to learn through exploration and play, therefore each child’s key person will spend time getting to know their children and the children’s interests, enabling them to plan and provide a curriculum which will encourage autonomous learning and self development while the children have fun.
Holiday and Out of School ClubWe are fully aware that working hours do not correspond with the typical school day and therefore offer wraparound care through the school term and a holiday club for the school holidays. We provide a safe secure environment that will challenge the children using a range of activities and resources which are age appropriate including board games, arts and crafts, photography and cookery.
Meals and Snacks
The Centre provides Breakfast, Lunch, Tea as well as mid morning and afternoon snacks for the children, depending on their attendance times.
Our lunches are prepared by ‘Sweet & Savoury’ who are a family run business in Needham Market. They pride them selves on ‘providing good food from fresh and quality ingredients’, they use local produce wherever possible and favour free range meat, eggs and fresh seasonal vegetables. Meals are prepared to our specific requirements which enable us to cater for all dietary and cultural needs.
We believe that meal times should be a social enjoyable time, therefore the staff will join the children and encourage polite conversation and promote good eating habits and desirable table manners. Our main meals follow a three week rolling menu, the mid morning and afternoon snacks follow a four week rolling menu which are displayed outside of each room.
Outings and Extra Curricula Activities
We make full use of our surroundings going on nature walks, collecting conkers and visiting the parks in our area, as well as utalising the local library.
