Sunshine Day Nursery

Philosophy: The manager and staff are dedicated and passionate about achieving the highest standards of care and learning in an inclusive environment and family-oriented ethos

Activities: Children learn through an effective balance of enjoyable adult-led activities and child-initiated play

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children learn to share, take turns and use their manners

Communication: Staff speak to parents daily and use an online learning journal to share children's progress and next steps in learning

Community Building: Parents say their children love being at the nursery and they can see the progress they make

Programs and Resources: All children, including those with special educational and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points

Staff Training: Staff are dedicated and passionate about achieving the highest standards of care and learning

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children and parents receive a warm and friendly welcome from the manager and staff

Safeguarding Training: The manager carries out regular supervision sessions and provides staff with professional development opportunities

Play and Learning Integration: Children make independent choices on the direction of their play

Transition to Primary School: The manager has developed strong links with the staff at local schools that children are due to attend

Diversity Management: Children celebrate and explore cultures that are different from their own and recognise the many different languages children speak

Child Safety Management: The manager and staff team have a good understanding of their responsibilities to keep children safe

Children's Safety and Security: The manager follows safe recruitment procedures to check the suitability of new staff

Happiness and Settling: Children receive an abundance of encouragement and praise for their achievements, which helps to boost their self-esteem and sense of belonging

Nutritional Menu: Staff provide children with healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks