Shawbury Squirrels Early Years

Telephone 01939 250351 Extension 7282

Email: shawburysquirrels@gmail.com

Website: http://www.shawburysquirrels.co.uk/

We are a non-profit making charitable organisation run by a committee of volunteers, providing high quality care and education in a safe, fun and stimulating environment.

Open 50 weeks Mon - Fri 7.45am-6pm (Closed Christmas & New Year)

Fully qualified and experienced childcare practitioners

Competitive and flexible rates, breakfast, snacks, lunch and high tea included

OFSTED registered & Accredited to the Pre-school Learning Alliance

Spacious garden and dedicated outdoor children's playground

Informal visits are always welcome to view the extensive facilities on offer

Childcare places available in all age groups

The Nursery

There are three specifically planned rooms within the setting enabling each room to cater for children of a specific age and stage of development.

The Blue Room

Caring for children 3 months to approx 2 years of age.

The staff work closely with parents to ensure that what can be an emotional part of their life when leaving their child for the first time is dealt with sensitively. The staff – child ratio is 1 adult to 3 children, which is adhered to at all times. This provides stability and knowledge about your child’s individual needs and stage of development. We also operate a ‘no shoe policy’ within this room for Health and Safety reasons.

The atmosphere of the room is calm yet stimulating, with the emphasis being on continuity of care and the support of individual routines. The Early Years Foundation Stage is first introduced within this room. Safe structured activities are introduced for short periods of time combined with regular free play and quiet times for rest and sleep. The room is made up of a large play area, changing area and kitchen area with an adjoining sleep/rest room. We provide hot meals for lunch, which can be pureed or mashed according to your child’s needs, if you wish you may provide your own food for your child. All formula milk will need to be provided by yourself daily along with nappies, baby wipes and nappy creams.

The Green Room

Caring for children aged approx 2-3 years of age

While continuing close relationships with parents, the children are now introduced to new opportunities throughout the next stage of the Early Years Foundation Stage which are geared to their increasing abilities and interests.The room is split into two areas, a carpet play area, with a quiet area and a role play area, and a vinyl area for more messy activities. There is an adjoining bathroom with low level basins and toilets. Potties can also be provided to assist with toilet training.

The Orange Room

Caring for children from approx 3 years to school entry age.

Your child will now be increasing in their independence, being more confident in their own abilities and enjoying the challenge of being responsible for their own choices. This is supported by the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The room is thoughtfully laid out to provide specific areas for messy play, role play, numeracy and literacy, mark making IT and child initiated play. The room also benefits from having an adjoining bathroom.

All children are eligible for government funding from the term after they celebrate their 3^rd birthday. This is to the value of 15 hours a week; fees will be adjusted accordingly if you choose to claim your funded place with us.

Squirrels Holiday Club

Offering flexible care for children from 3 months to 5 years old throughout the school holidays.

Special Needs

As part of the nursery policy to make sure that its provision meets the needs of each individual child, we take account of any special needs which a child may have. The nursery works to the requirements of the 1993 Education Act and the The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2000).