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	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallis House 42, South Park Hill Road, South Croydon Surrey CR2 7YB Tel: 020 8688 0251 Fax: 020 8686 7114

	BIRDHURST DAY NURSERY AND BABY UNIT Birdhurst Day Nursery has now been in operation for over 20 years and was established by Christian Family Concern, a registered charity based in South Croydon. Our aim is to provide high quality child care in a Christian environment. NURSERY AIMS Our aim is to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment placing an emphasis on following an 'Early Years' learning curriculum for all ages (0 - 5 years).
	SETTLING IN PROCEDURE We recognise that every child is an individual and we work hard on meeting individual needs. There will be an opportunity to settle a child in the nursery prior to admission if necessary or our advice will be for the child to begin with a short day, with the view to lengthening the time until a full day is achieved.
	ACTIVITIES/EQUIPMENT/CURRICULUM PLANNING Birdhurst is well maintained and equipped with good resources, providing a high standard of care and education for all ages. All groups follow the ‘Birth to Three Matters’ or the ‘Foundation Stage’. In September 2008 these two stages will be combined together to form the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each child is periodically assessed to ascertain area of development to build upon and to assist the planning of activities. On a daily basis planning is evaluated, all children' assessment and information are available on request.
			We encourage parents to take an active role in their child's learning. Staff will be happy to discuss a child progress with parents either informally or by appointment. Each group will follow a theme / topic for a pre-set time taking into consideration the child's age and ability. These themes / topics give parents a good opportunity to both contribute items of interest. e.g.recycleable materials for modelling, catalogues / magazines for collage / cutting etc or as visiting parents to talk to children about skills they may personally be able to contribute. We feel it is very important that the nursery maintains a strong link in partnership with parents/ carers.

The Nursery is registered to take 50 children per day. A number of children share a part time place and we therefore have approximately 60 children on our register per week.

Text Box: The children’s meals/snacks are prepared on the premises by our own cooks who have many years of experience in catering for children Their aim is to produced a healthy, nutritious diet for each child. If you have any dietary requirements/needs or just wish to chat about a healthy balanced lifestyle for your children they will be more than happy to chat to you.

We encourage outdoor and mirrored play for all children within the nursery. We have a large well equipped garden area and decking which is used on a daily basis.

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

Our aims are to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for parents as well as children. Staff wish to establish a rapport with you .To encourage you to share any information about your child that might assist them in caring for your child, e.g. child's development or problems at home, etc. Such information is given in confidence for the purpose of assisting the staff to do their best for your child. Staff will at all times aim to give you feedback on how your child has been at the Nursery including any concerns.

CHILDREN WITH EXTRA NEEDS

Birdhurst welcomes application from parents or carer with children with any additional needs.
Our detailed SEN Policy is available for parents. We work within the DFES Code of Practice (581/2001). Our aim is to provide equality of opportunity and achievement for all of the children in the Birdhurst Day Nursery and we will take all steps that we can to include those with additional needs and not to disadvantage them.

With any child our focus and emphasis is on their individual character, personality, energies, enthusiasm and abilities alongside any difficulties, impaired abilities or extra needs.

OPENING HOURS & FEES

The nursery is open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. We are closed Christmas to New Year and all Bank Holidays. There are also occasional days when the nursery is closed for staff training. There are not normally more than two per year, always with plenty of notice for parents.

· Children under 2 years £49.00 per day (£4.90 per hour)
· Children age 2 years £46.00 per day (£4.60 per hour)
· Children ages 3-5 years £42.00 per day (£4.20 per hour)

We can provide morning or afternoon session and exact needs can be discussed with the nursery managers.

We ask fees to be paid at least a week in advance. Fees are reviewed annually - typically with increases effective in April.

We accept payment by either cash, cheque, debit / credit cards or direct payment into our bank account. We also accept Childcare Vouchers through all major facilitator.

Children aged 3-5 are entitled to 15 hours of FREE nursery care per week, subject to certain terms and conditions. Please refer to the nursery managers for further information and availability.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

To ensure that we can give you individual time, it is preferable for parents to telephone us to arrange an appointment to visit the nursery. Information can also be sent out by post.

After your initial visit you will be offered an Application Form for your child and the necessary arrangements - start date /settling period- will be discussed with you. If a place is not available at the time of request, your name child's name will be put on our waiting list..

Ofsted Reg No EY411750

For more information contact:-

Joint Nursery Manager: Toni Bright & Peta-Anne Stevens
Senior Early Years Workers: Everlyne Koranteng & Sam Sensesligil
Telephone 020 8681 3187
E-mail birdhurst@christianfamilyconcern.org.uk

Click on the button below to download an application form.