Play 'n' Learn Nursery

Activities: Children's creativity is supported well. Toddlers enjoy painting, freely choosing from a variety of colors.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff plan activities to support children's overall development. Children are supported as they learn to take turns with the resources and to understand that sharing toys with their friends is kind.

Communication: Parents access a daily diary online, which outlines their child's day and activities they enjoy.

Community Building: Parents are very happy with the service provided for their children. They comment on the friendly, caring staff and the good communication that takes place between them each day.

Programs and Resources: Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents comment on the friendly, caring staff.

Safeguarding Training: Secure routines for the administration of medication ensure children's needs are met. Staff fully understand the various signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and neglect.

Play and Learning Integration: Children's creativity is supported well. Toddlers enjoy painting, freely choosing from a variety of colors.

Transition to Primary School: Time spent with parents before children start at nursery means that staff build a secure knowledge of children's individual needs and routines.

Diversity Management: Children talk about their families and the special people in their lives, which builds their awareness of how families may differ from their own.

Child Safety Management: Children's safety is assured. Staff take effective steps to ensure that children are welcomed into a safe, secure environment.

Children's Safety and Security: Parents comment that they feel secure in the knowledge that the children are being cared for and enjoying their time in nursery.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff help children as they learn to regulate their own behaviour. They talk to them, use distraction, and consistently remind children what is expected.

Happiness and Settling: Children enter nursery happily and quickly relax into the routine of the day.

Nutritional Menu: Children benefit from freshly prepared meals each day and sit together with staff to eat, supporting their social development. Staff encourage those parents who provide packed lunches for their children to include healthy foods.