The Cherry Trees Nursery

Activities: Children make their own dough and enjoy playing with it. They squeeze the paint bottle to add colour, sprinkle glitter and mould the dough together.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Pre-school children practise writing skills in readiness for school. They learn the first letter of their name and draw on electronic writing boards.

Communication: Parents report that they feel well informed about their children's development and care.

Programs and Resources: Staff swiftly identify and put in place effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are motivated and work well as a team.

Safeguarding Training: Staff know the procedures to follow if they need to make a referral to keep children safe.

Play and Learning Integration: Babies walk over bridges and climb through tunnels. Children develop social skills in readiness for school.

Transition to Primary School: Pre-school children practise writing skills in readiness for school.

Child Safety Management: Staff supervise children well during the daily routine and complete regular headcounts to ensure that everyone is accounted for throughout the day.

Children's Safety and Security: Staff support children's behaviour well and remind children to take turns.

Happiness and Settling: Children demonstrate perseverance as staff encourage them to try things out for themselves.

Nutritional Menu: They enjoy a varied menu, which is changed throughout the year.