Statement of Purpose
Introduction:
Lots Of Tots Day Nursery is a long established Nursery providing a fully bilingual (Welsh/English) care provision, in a loving and happy environment for boys and girls of all Nationalities between the ages of 0 to 8 years of age. This includes children with Special Needs for whom we have specialist nursery staff.
The welfare and well-being of the children placed in our care is of paramount importance, and we take great care to ensure that we provide a warm, safe and caring environment in which each individual child’s needs and requirements are catered or, dietary physically and mentally.
The health and safety of each individual child in our care is our prime concern at all times. Children are ALWAYS supervised at Lots Of Tots and, in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy, not only are all outside doors kept locked at all times, but access through inner doors is by using security keypads.
Lots Of Tots Day Nursery is a long established Nursery providing a fully bilingual (Welsh/English) care provision, in a loving and happy environment for boys and girls of all Nationalities between the ages of 0 to 8 years of age. This includes children with Special Needs for whom we have specialist nursery staff.
The welfare and well-being of the children placed in our care is of paramount importance, and we take great care to ensure that we provide a warm, safe and caring environment in which each individual child’s needs and requirements are catered or, dietary physically and mentally.
The health and safety of each individual child in our care is our prime concern at all times. Children are ALWAYS supervised at Lots Of Tots and, in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy, not only are all outside doors kept locked at all times, but access through inner doors is by using security keypads.
Aims of the Nursery:
To provide affordable, accessible quality childcare
To create a safe, caring and stimulating environment where each child can develop their potential whilst becoming independent, active learners
To provide clear boundaries in terms of acceptable behaviour, develop children’s moral understanding and use encouragement and praise as rewards for good behaviour
To build each child’s self-esteem together with mutual care and respect for others
To value each child as an individual with his/her own needs and personality
To encourage a positive attitude with respect towards racial origin, religion, difference in gender and disability within the nursery environment by practising our Equal Opportunities Policy
To ensure the health and wellbeing of all children in our care and to actively promote the concept of health, wellbeing and sustainability to parents.
To provide affordable, accessible quality childcare
To create a safe, caring and stimulating environment where each child can develop their potential whilst becoming independent, active learners
To provide clear boundaries in terms of acceptable behaviour, develop children’s moral understanding and use encouragement and praise as rewards for good behaviour
To build each child’s self-esteem together with mutual care and respect for others
To value each child as an individual with his/her own needs and personality
To encourage a positive attitude with respect towards racial origin, religion, difference in gender and disability within the nursery environment by practising our Equal Opportunities Policy
To ensure the health and wellbeing of all children in our care and to actively promote the concept of health, wellbeing and sustainability to parents.
Opening Hours:
Lots Of Tots is open from 7.45 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. We are closed at weekends and on Satutory Bank Holidays, including a one week period over the Christmas Holidays, i.e. between Christmas and the New Year.
Staffing:
Lots Of Tots implements and adheres to strict recruitment policies and procedures for all new staff it engages. We currently have eight members of staff all with an Enhanced CRB check via Clybiau Plant Cymru and the Wales Council for Voluntary Action – CRU.
Both our Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager hold Level 3 Qualifcations in Childcare, three of our Nursery Assistants are currently working towards Level 3 whilst the remainder of our staff hold Level 2 Childcare Qualifications. All staff hold current Paediatric First Aid Certifications and Food Hygiene Level 2 whilst ongoing developmental training is in place to keep up with the ever-changing legislation and procedures relevant to the childcare industry.
We are fortunate in that we have a very low turnover of staff, who are all highly qualified and experienced and we are able to meet and even exceed our staffing ratios at all times.
0 – 2 years: 1 member of staff to 3 children
2 – 3 years: 1 member of staff to 4 children ·
3 – 5 years: 1 member of staff to 8 children
5 – 8 years: 1 member of staff to 8 children
The Nursery is registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) and we are registered to care for up to 46 children as listed:
0 – 2 years: 12 children ·
2 – 3 years: 16 children ·
3 – 5 years: 6 children ·
5 – 8 years: 12 children
Note that children between the ages of 5 and 11 years are able to attend our After
School Club.
Facilities:
Lots Of Tots Nursery comprises a number of rooms which are designed specifically for
the needs of the varying ages of children as follows:
Under 2’s Room:
This is divided into appropriate sections for children aged between 3 months and up to 2 years.
Over 2’s Room:
For children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.
After School Room:
This has recently been completely refurbished and significantly increased in size by creating one new large room out of two. One section is devoted exclusively to 'messy play' with sink unit area and washable flooring, whilst the carpeted area is suitably furnished for educational play/schoolwork.
Additional facilities that the Nursery offers are:
* Separate nappy changing area ·
* Separate toilet facilities for the children
* Outdoor play area equipped for outdoor activities in any weather ·
* Large, safe onsite car parking area for dropping off and collecting children
Lots Of Tots Nursery comprises a number of rooms which are designed specifically for
the needs of the varying ages of children as follows:
Under 2’s Room:
This is divided into appropriate sections for children aged between 3 months and up to 2 years.
Over 2’s Room:
For children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.
After School Room:
This has recently been completely refurbished and significantly increased in size by creating one new large room out of two. One section is devoted exclusively to 'messy play' with sink unit area and washable flooring, whilst the carpeted area is suitably furnished for educational play/schoolwork.
Additional facilities that the Nursery offers are:
* Separate nappy changing area ·
* Separate toilet facilities for the children
* Outdoor play area equipped for outdoor activities in any weather ·
* Large, safe onsite car parking area for dropping off and collecting children
Activities Offered:
Lots Of Tots provides a wide variety of equipment and educational toys suitable for every stage of your child’s development, including computers where the children can play educational games and be encouraged in learning computer skills from an early age. We have a separate area for messy play, i.e. water, sand, playdough and painting. We also have an outdoor play area with swings, sandpit, roundabout and a variety of gardening and other activities.
The Nursery adopts a different Theme each term and a weekly plan is displayed in the Nursery which includes activities that revolve around the Six Areas of Learning.
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