Dear
Parents/Carers,
Fee
Increase
Our
fees will be increasing from 1st March 2014. Whilst we strive
to keep our fees competitive, this increase is unavoidable due to increased
costs incurred whilst operating the nursery and maintaining the high standards
of service.
You
will all receive a copy of the new fees through the post but I have also
attached a copy to this email. If you have any questions please contact Natalie
the Operations Manager:
Natalie
Chrystie
Operations
Manager
Email:
natalie@daycare.co.uk
Mobile:
07789268241
Nursery
News
The
building work will now be starting on Tuesday 28th February.
The
plan of action is:
·
A
new storage cupboard will be built in the back hallway where the baby chairs
are stored
·
Once
this is done work will start on the cot room
·
The
cot room will be redecorated, have new flooring and the old cupboard removed to
create a larger space.
·
During
this time the babies will be sleeping in their room.
·
Once
the cot room is completed the babies will move into that room temporarily
whilst work on the baby room starts
·
The
baby room will have new cupboards, new flooring and be redecorated. Doors will
also be put in between babies and Sunflowers
·
The
top of the rooms will also be blocked off to create a quieter space.
·
Once
the baby room has been refurbished the work on the Bluebells room will start.
·
In
the bluebells room the internal walls will be removed to create a larger L
shaped room.
·
There
will be new flooring, new cupboards and the room will be redecorated
·
The baby garden will be out of action whilst the building work
goes on. The babies will be using the front garden whilst the bigger children
are inside.
We
will do everything we can to minimise disruption to the children, if you are
concerned about this we may be able to temporarily relocate some of the
children to our Markenfield Road site. Please discuss this option with me.
The
plan to change the Babies and Bluebells rooms is still going ahead see below
for details:
With
the rising demand for 2-3 year old places and the falling number of baby places
we have decided that the Babies and Bluebells will be switching rooms.
What
this will mean for the babies:
·
From
February they will be in the current Bluebells room.
·
Charlotte
and the team will continue to be with the babies.
·
They
will still use their little garden
·
They
will still use the cot room, and this will continue to be monitored in the same
way as it is now
·
Long
term plans are that the new room will get new flooring and new doors
between the Sunflowers and Baby room.
What
this will mean for the Bluebells:
·
From
February they will be in the current baby room
·
Donna
and the team will continue to be with the 2-3’s children
·
They
will have more space
·
They
will be able to have free access in and out of the front garden.
·
The
building work will still be going ahead at some point and as soon as I know
what is happening I will inform you all.
The
big move will be happening on Saturday 1st February so there will be
no disruption to the children and when you arrive on Monday 3rd you
will be able to admire how great the rooms look.
For
any questions about the building work or room moves please see me!
Policies
of the week
We
will be displaying a different policy every week in the hallway and on our
blog: http://castlenursery-southhill.blogspot.co.uk
(you may have to cut and paste this link).
If
you would like to see this or any of our policies please ask Caroline.
Our
Policy this week is: Equality and Diversity Policy
This
week’s activities
Each
key person will be responsible for designing an activity based on their key
children’s needs; however, all children who are in on that day will have the
opportunity to access the activity too.
If
the key person is on holiday or off, another staff member will be able to lead
the activity in their place so that the children do not miss out.
For
more information on the Early Years Foundation stage, the guidance we use to
support our planning and practice, visit:
Buttercups
Monday
– Charlotte’s group will be singing finger rhymes and playing tickling games
together
Tuesday
– Julia’s group is reading stories to develop communication skills
Wednesday
– Magda’s group are exploring paint using sponges
Thursday
– Nilem’s group is getting physical as they play with the tunnel and the tent.
Friday
– Becci will be supporting the children’s creative skills as they use cars in
the paint.
Charlotte
is off Friday, Julia is off Monday, Nilem is off Friday, Magda is off Tuesday
and Becci is in all week
Bluebells
Monday
– the Bluebells are going for a walk in the afternoon to Guildford Castle
Tuesday
– Leanne’s group is building their communication skills as they use the small
world toys together
Wednesday
– Sophie’s group will be reading stories and asking questions about those
stories
Thursday
– Rose will be supporting the children’s creative skills as they make
animal tracks using paint
Friday
– Leanne’s group is getting their balance with the toddle boxes
Donna
is off Friday, Sophie is off Monday, Leanne is off Thursday and Rose is in
every day
Sunflowers
Book
of the fortnight:
13th
Jan – 20th Jan – How Many Sleeps by Amber Stewart
27th
Jan – 3rd Feb – My Chinese New Year
10th
Feb – 17th Feb – The Shape of my Heart by Mark Sperring
24th
– 3rd Mar – Horsey by Simon Puttock
10th
– 17th Mar –One Two That’s my Shoe by Alison Murray
Monday
– Chloe’s group is practising our speaking skills as they tell each other
stories
Tuesday
– Chloe’s group will be making their own playdough
Wednesday
– Chloe’s group are building large motor skills as they kick and throw balls.
Thursday
– Jess’s group is playing with the alphabet soup game as they recognise
familiar letters
Friday
– Jess’s group will be using the emotion dolls to talk about our feelings.
Jess is off Tuesday, Chloe is off Thursday and Alison does
9.30-2.30 Monday To Thursday
Have a great weekend
Caroline and the South Hill team
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