A nursery place
We encourage all parents who wish to enrol their children at Ladybird to visit the nursery and join our waiting list. Please contact the nursery office (mse.ladybird.nursery@nhs.net) for more information.
Once you are allocated a nursery place we will ask you to provide us with your child’s details. This information is held securely and confidentially at the nursery and will be used only by relevant childcare professionals who are involved in your child’s care. We will also ask you to read and sign the nursery contract.
If you have any questions about the nursery or your child’s development, or need advice on family support or paying for childcare, please contact the nursery.
The nursery areas
Based on the curiosity approach to learning, our nusery playrooms are designed to be homely and calm areas full of natural resources which promote a sense of awe and wonder. We have three outdoor areas.
Each child has a designated key person and children take part in a range of activities to suit their individual developmental needs and interests.
The nursery consists of four play rooms and three garden areas.
Ducklings: (0-2 years)
Team Leader: Nicky Hills
Telephone: 01702 385330 ext 6347
In our baby room we care for up to 9 babies. We promote a natural environment and activities include music and movement, treasure baskets, sensorial play and enjoying natural learning experiences.
We ask parents to provide their child’s nappies and milk until he/she is able to drink cow’s milk. We operate a safe sleep policy, and we share those details with you before your child starts in the nursery.
Jays: (1-2 years)
Team Leader: Katy Richards
Telephone: 01702 385330 ext 5587
The Jays’ room caters for up to 12 children between one and two years old. The area consists of two play areas, a cosy/sensory room and a toilet/nappy changing area.
Children enjoy and learn from an extensive range of experiences including sensory activities, home corner, books, music and movement, circle time, sand, water, paint and others. All activities are planned around the individual needs of the children.
Owls: (2 - 3 years)
Team Leader: Lauren Wilkin
Telephone: 01702 385330 ext 5586
In our Owls area we care for up to 12 children between two and three years old. This area aims to promote children’s communication and language, independence and support them to make their own choices.
Children take part in a wide range of experiences, which include role play, construction, basic mark making and sensorial play. Circle time takes place every day which involves experiences like story time, puppets and singing. Children enjoy access to their designated outside areas for all-weather play.
Robins: (3-4 years)
Team Leader: Melanie Taylor
Telephone: 01702 385330 ext 5587
In our Robins’ room we care for up to 22 children aged from three to four years. The children go out to play every day in our Forest Garden. Each child has a designated key person and children enjoy and learn from an extensive range of experiences including sensory activities, home corner, books, music and movement, circle time, sensory and paint etc. All activities are planned around the individual needs of the children. This area aims to promote children’s communication and language, independence and support them to make their own choices. Emphasis is placed on helping prepare children for the next stage in their learning, including supporting transitions to school.
Outdoor play
The Early Years Foundation Stage states that children must go outdoors every day. Research shows that that the health and wellbeing of children is enhanced through experiencing high quality outdoor play. Our children have access to self-contained outdoor play areas every day, providing them with the freedom to play and learn in a safe, exciting and stimulating environment.