Smartys

Philosophy: The management team have a strong ethos to 'ignite babies' curiosity'.

Activities: Babies enjoy a range of activities inside, such as sand and water play, sensory play, and scent play dough.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff plan activities around babies' interests and provide interesting play activities that help develop babies' curiosity.

Communication: Staff communicate with parents verbally and using an online application to exchange information.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Many staff have been at the setting for years and are dedicated to the care of the babies.

Safeguarding Training: Managers and staff understand the importance of their role in safeguarding children and undertake regular training.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff provide a range of physical activities to support the development of babies' fine-motor skills.

Transition to Primary School: Staff consider the transition of babies to the toddler nursery next door, helping them prepare for their future learning.

Child Safety Management: Staff deploy themselves well and babies are adequately supervised, ensuring safety indoors and outdoors.

Children's Safety and Security: Babies feel safe and secure; they receive a warm welcome and develop strong bonds with staff.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff model good language and behaviors, enhancing children's emotional well-being and safety.

Happiness and Settling: Babies arrive happy and enjoy their time at nursery, receiving plenty of positive encouragement and praise.

Nutritional Menu: Babies enjoy a range of healthy snacks and lunches that cater for different stages of weaning, dietary requirements, and allergies.