Session Registration.
Upon arrival at the hall, your child's name is recorded on the register by a practitioner in your child's room/area. Your child is also encouraged to 'self-register' by finding theior name and putting it on the board.
Please ensure this is done for every session ! (This is essential for your child's safety and for insurance purposes.)
Play Sessions
There are five areas within the Church for the children to use. These are set up ready for the play sessions prior to your child's arrival.
The younger children start sessions in the creche area, as this is smaller and more friendly. Three practitioners help to settle the children in.
The younger 3 year olds are in the large hall where they are supervised by four practitioners.
The next age group (older 3 yr olds) are situated in the 'lounge' room, while the older children ('rising fives') have more structured activities on offer in either the main hall or the 'Rising 5s' room. This is to get them accustomed to a more classroom-sized atmosphere in preparation for starting school.
Any child who requires an early snack can visit the breakfast area, for cereals/toast/breadsticks and drinks.
Although they have their set areas, there are still times when the children are free to move about between all the play areas, both inside and out, choosing from the range of activities provided.
Snack Time
Although refreshments are always available if required, the nursery has a structured 'sit-down' snack time between 10.15 am and 10.30 am.
A choice of drinks are offered together with a selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, raisins and biscuits.
At this time it is usual to offer a prayer of ‘thanks’ - please state if you would prefer otherwise.
Lunch Time
All children attending nursery for the morning session will sit down for lunch at 12.00pm.
After lunch, those children staying for the afternoon are situated in one of the side rooms for either quiet play or story time, while those going home get ready for collection.
The children arriving for the afternoon session will come in straight to the lunch tables. It is therefore a reqwuirement that you sign them in before you leave. Afterlunch they will then be able to self-register.
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session follows much the same structure as the morning - without a snack break.
The full range of activities is still on offer - with the option to go outside, weather permitting.
Home Time
At the end of the morning session or the end of the day, the children are prepared for home time ready for your arrival. We request that you ensure you sign to confirm you have collected your child - and remember to contact us if you are unable to get here on time. We are however not insured to have children on the premises beyond 3.45pm !!