All families are welcome - individuality and diversity is celebrated.
There are 12 places for children aged 3 months - 2 years and 20 places for children aged 2 years - 3 years.
Places are offered for half or full days, 1 - 5 days per week, 48 weeks of the year between 8.00am and 6.00pm. (Minimum of 2 sessions per week either one full day or two half days).
Each child has her/his own keyworker.
The staff/child ratio is:
- 1:3 for children aged 3 months - 2 years
- 1:4 for children aged 2 years - 3 years
Registration
Our sessions are in high demand, so please do not wait until you need a place immediately. Contact us as soon as you have an idea of your needs; you can even register with us before your baby is born!
Tours of the nursery are held monthly. Please contact us for further information.
Pastures terms and conditions
At The Pastures we:
- are a caring team with a wealth of experience
- believe that very young children thrive when parents, children and staff work together as partners
- support each child's individual personality and personal development
- encourage close relationships between staff and children
- trust children to take risks, be creative and to succeed
- listen to children and parents
- constantly work to find better ways to meet children's needs
- work with other professionals to support children and families
- share our expertise with others
Early Years Foundation Stage
The statutory framework Early Years Foundation Stage is followed.
For further information regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage at the Ambleside Centre click here
Children are encouraged and supported to develop their own learning style and follow their own interests.
A safe, secure and exciting indoor and outdoor environment is always available to children.
Children's personal routines are followed.
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