Orchard Day Nursery

Extras

Park visits
As often as we can take the children to Queens Park, we ask you to sign a form giving permission when you register, but don't worry if you would rather your child didn't go as they can join another group during that time. We try to visit Queens Park as often as we can. The children love to see the ducks and play on the slide and swings.

Children's Activities
The Nursery provides a very wide range of activities. Your child will be involved in sand and water play, collage, craft painting, clay, cooking, drama, music and dance. Orchard Day Nursery is part of the the Birth to Three Matters Framework which promotes lots of choice for children. We also offer a pre-school education programme for the older children. A range of activities are set out each session and your child will be given the opportunity to dip into any of them he/she chooses.

Music
As well as the music and songs that the nursery nurses provide, we also have music sessions during the week. Twice a week Phillippa, our outside Music teacher, provides a fun session of music songs and games. She uses musical intruments e.g. violin, bells, recorder and percussion to excite the children's imagination and includes lots of action songs to teach the children rhythm, notes and tones. She operates the Kódaly System.

French

On one morning per week we have French. Gabrielle, our outside French teacher, gently provides a session of French songs, games and conversation. This allows the children to appreciate other countries' languages and customs. She uses simple stories and puppets in her work and the children really enjoy it.

Babysitting
All our staff have a CRB check, Please ask if you need a baby sitter. This is a private arrangement between yourselves and the staff.

Outside Play
We encourage outdoor play as often as the weather permits, so please ensure your child has appropriate clothes and shoes.

Outside Groups
We encourage the children to experience new types of play and interests, therefore we often have visitors in to talk to the children. The Fire Brigade with a Fire Engine, Police, Ambulance Crew with an Ambulance and the Road Safety Officers are regular visitors. We also have regular visits from the ZOO lab who bring some great creepy crawlies for the children to see and hold if they are brave enough.