This is our under 2’s unit. The unit has 3 rooms, and this is where the babies from 3 months are cared for and developed until they move upstairs at the age of 2 yrs.  Staffing on the ground floor is worked on a ratio of 1 member of staff to 3 children.

There is a large open plan room that is used for free play, soft play and role development, a sleep room in which there are cots and stacking beds.

With a third room used for meals and at other times for table top games and creative activities.

The daily routine is very flexible and we encourage a working partnership with parents in order to ensure the best care for their children.

There is a large room where children free-flow between nine areas of learning:

In addition there is a small room to allow role play and for the children to express themselves.

Outside Play Area

The outside play area is of a soft rubber    surface and dedicated to riding           tricycles, toy cars and other outdoor       activities for encouraging physical        development.

Topics are also worked on throughout the year at different levels according to age.

Parents are encouraged to support these themes by providing back-up sources of materials which  are displayed at the entrance to the Nursery.

Some of the topics are: