Thank You for Requesting Information About Wyngarth Day Nursery

Dear Parent

Thank you for requesting information about Wyngarth Day Nursery

Wyngarth Day Nursery was borne out of the fact as a full time working mum of four young children and over fifteen year’s experience working with children and families. I was very clear on the sort of Nursery provision that I wanted for my own children. Unable to access a nursery that could accommodate these requirements I decided to open Wyngarth.

The day nursery is a lovely place to be with lots of planned activities great outdoor facilities and lots of hugs and ensure that we create a flexible and homely setting. The staff are nurturing gentle and responsive to the needs of the child.

Through establishing a strong relationship with parents, regular informal discussions and questionnaires we will continually monitor parents’ views on our provision. This enables us to ensure that we are providing the best possible standards. We understand that every child is different with his/her own developing view of the world, interests and abilities. We respect the many different forms of family life, social and cultural backgrounds that every child attending our nursery may come from.

I hope that you find this pack informative. Our manager will happily show you around and answer any questions that you may have.

Yours Sincerely

Victoria Neale Managing Director BA WithDist, PgDip

Statement of purpose

Wyngarth @ West End Colwyn Bay is all about children having a childhood. Having access to the outdoors and playing in a natural environment. Children who attend our nursery are encouraged to explore the world through their eyes.

We work very hard at having open and transparent relationships with our parents, children and the young people that attend the nursery. Our ethos is heavily embedded in building self-esteem and encouraging child initiated play. This is reflected in our practice, policy and procedures. The food we eat is supplied locally and is all homemade.

We strive to achieve

A home from home ethos that provides a safe and caring environment.
An understanding of the environment.
Learning opportunities and experiences for children.
Happiness, a love of and excitement for learning.
Value and respect all individuals for their own qualities, differences and achievements.
A disciplined approach in a positive and caring manner.
Encourage children to realise their own potential and develop their self-esteem.
Experienced, caring and warm staff.
Good quality food experiences and play provisions.

Language through which care is given

The primary language through which care is provided is English. Wherever possible dependant on staff we would hope to foster a bilingual environment

Registration

Wyngarth @West End Colwyn Bay will be registered with CSSIW for the provision of full day care up to 56 children.

Children with special needs

Wyngarth is committed to a policy of inclusion. We strive to provide equality of opportunity for all children.

Admission Policy

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, we don’t treat children the same but according to their needs. Nursery places are allocated to children regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability or culture. Places are allocated according to an appropriate place becoming available. Should a place become available it will be offered in date of application.

Contact Information

Wyngarth Day Nursery

26 King’s Road

Westend

Colwyn Bay

LL29 7YH

Tel: 01492 533151

Nursery Fees 2010/2011

We encourage parents and carers to pay by standing order where possible and monthly in advance.

Any fees paid in cash must be bought in a named and dated envelope. Cheques are no longer accepted.

If your child is absent due to illness you will still be liable for the Nursery fee. Fees are due throughout the year. Unfortunately places that fall into arrears can be cancelled.

Full day (8am-6pm) / Half day (8am-1pm or 1-6pm) / Three quarter (8am-3pm) / Breakfast club (8-9.15am) / After school (3-6pm)
£39.50 / £28 / £36 / £6 / £14

Opening times

Wyngarth Day Nursery is open between 8:00 am and 6:00pm from Monday to Friday and virtually all year except for bank holidays.

Arrivals between 8:00am and 8:30am and collection between 5.30 and 6:00pm must be booked in writing at least one week in advance.

Our Nursery offers full day care with a flexible pattern of attendance offered to parents.

Nursery Curriculum and routines

Children’s routines are guided by their individual needs and their parental wishes. For example prior to admission, time will be spent with the parent finding out sleep patterns, times and routines that they have at home. This will then be documented and followed and updated as required.

At Wyngarth we believe that children learn best through play. We provide a broad range of challenging and stimulating play activities both indoors and outdoors, that promote children’s overall development.

Our nursery curriculum is planned to take account of every child’s abilities, interest and special educational requirements in ways that most effectively meet their individual development and learning needs.

Staffing

At Wyngarth we provide care for children from our well educated staff, our staff vary from different levels of qualifications and experience. Every staff member is CRB or DBS checked and also required to attend staff meeting where ongoing training and information sharing takes place. We accept babies from the age of three months up to eleven years. We provide quality of care with our trained staff. No child will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic, or national origin, religious beliefs, disability, or the ability to pay.

Arrivals and Collections

All children must be signed in on arrival by the parents and signed out when picked up by parents.

Complaints

We at Wyngarth aim to provide a high quality, efficient and accessible service to parents and children. The way that we work is reviewed regularly. However, from time to time a parent or child may feel that they have a concern or complaint against some aspect of our service, or an individual member of staff. Usually it should be possible to resolve any problems as soon as they occur. If not, then you should follow the complaints procedure set out below. It should also be noted that complaints may require the involvements of other agencies for example, Social Services.

We have a full complaints procedure which is available upon request.

If you would like to contact CSSIW directly, their contact details are.

CSSIW North wales Region

Government Buildings.

SarnMynach

Llandudno Junction

LL31 9RZ

Telephone 03007900126

Parent agreement and nursery agreement

Nursery copy

Charges

Fees are payable monthly and in advance, wherever possible we would prefer this to be paid via BACS. We regret that we are not able to accept payment in arrears and your place will be cancelled if this occurs. With regard to afterschooland holiday places, if a place has been booked and the child is absent without any prior notification the full fee will be charged. We regret that we no longer accept cheques.

Late Payments

Any sums remaining outstanding after payment is due will be subject to recovery action by Wyngarth Day Nursery Ltd’s agents. You will be liable to pay all costs, fees, disbursements and charges, including all debt recovery, legal and insolvency fees and costs incurred by Wyngarth Day Nursery Ltd in the recovery of any unpaid invoice(s).

Notice to leave

One month’s calendar notice is required for termination of a placement until this date you will be liable for all fees.

Arrival and collection

All children must be signed in and out by the individuals collecting and dropping children off.

Should the named adult be late for collection (after 6.00 pm) then you will be charged at a rate of £10.00 for every ten minutes they are left in our care, unless it is in an emergency situation where the person in charge should be notified as soon as possible.

Activities

Some routine activities of the nursery may involve your child leaving the nursery premises i.e. visits to the local park. For your child to take part in these activities you need to give your permission. However, separate consent will be sought for occasional activities such as day trips.

Animals and Pets

We aim to provide different types of learning opportunities for the children. These may at times include animals and pets being present on the nursery premises.

Facilities Available

The nursery has large grounds, comprising of both hard and soft grassed areas so that the children can enjoy outdoor play all year round. In addition the children go out for walks.

Car park to the nursery is available.

Food.

The nursery provides a balanced and nutritious two course lunch which is prepared freshly using wherever possible locally sourced ingredients .All our food is homemade and adhere to little tums initiative.

Emergency aid

Consent to any emergency medical treatment may be necessary. It is important that this contract acts as your authorisation for staff to sign any written form of consent required by the hospital authority if adelay in getting your signature is considered by the doctor to endanger your child’s health and safety.

Medication

If yourequire your child to be given medication by a member of staff, youwill need to provide detailed instructions in writing along with the clearly labelled medication.

Photographs

We request permission for photos taken of your child within the nursery to be used throughout the nursery and on occasion in the local press.

Face Paints

Permission is also sought for your child to have face paints applied to his/her skin.

Child Protection Issues

It is a legal requirement for all nursery practitioners to contact the relevant authorities should they suspect that a child in their care is suffering abuse.

Transport

I give my permission for my child to be transported in the nursery vehicle.

I have read and understood the above contract along with the parents’ handbook, which details all the Nurseries policies and procedures. The information I have given is correct to the best of my knowledge. Should there be any changes to the information given in this document then I will notify the play worker immediately in writing. I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this contract and accept the policies and procedures laid down in the parent’s handbook. I also understand that action may be taken should my family or I fail to abide by these terms and conditions.

Child Name: ______

Parent Signed:______

Dated:______

Staff Signed:______

Printed:______

Parent agreement and nursery agreement

Parent copy

Charges

Fees are payable monthly and in advance, wherever possible we would prefer this to be paid via BACS. We regret that we are not able to accept payment in arrears and your place will be cancelled if this occurs. With regard to afterschool and holiday places, if a place has been booked and the child is absent without any prior notification the full fee will be charged. We regret that we no longer accept cheques.

Notice to leave

One months calendar notice is required for termination of a placement until this date you will be liable for all fees.

Arrival and collection

All children must be signed in and out by the individuals collecting and dropping children off.

Should the named adult be late for collection (after 6.00 pm) then a charge of £10.00 for every ten minutes they are left in our care will be added to your account, unless it is in an emergency situation where the person in charge should be notified of this as soon as possible.

Activities

Some routine activities of the nursery may involve may involve leaving the nursery premises i.e. visits to the local park. For your child to take part in these activities you need to give your permission. However, separate consent will be sought for occasional activities such as day trips.

Emergency aid

Consent to any emergency medical treatment may be necessary. It is important that this contract acts as your authorisation for staff to sign any written form of consent required by the hospital authority if the delay in getting your signature is considered by the doctor to endanger your child’s health and safety.

Medication

If you require your child to be given medication by a member of staff you will need to provide detailed instructions in writing along with the clearly labelled medication..

Photographs

We request permission for photos taken of your child within the nursery to be used throughout the nursery and on occasion in the local press.

Face Paints

Permission is also sought for your child to have face paints applied to his/her skin.

Chid Protection Issues

It is a legal requirement for all nursery practitioners to contact the relevant authorities should they suspect that a child in their care is suffering abuse.

Transport

I give my permission for my child to be transported in the nursery vehicle.

Child Name: ______

Parent Signed: ______

Dated:______

Staff Signed:______

Printed:______

Sickness Policy

Please note that if your child is ill, with either sickness or diarrhoea, they must not attend nursery for at least 48 hours from the time they were last sick or diarrhoea.

If your child is ill, suffering from sickness or diarrhoea whilst at nursery, we may need to call you and it is imperative that you collect your child immediately. This is to prevent any further spreading of infection.

The manager of the nursery must be contacted and informed when your child was last sick or diarrhoea so that they can record it and then your child can return to the nursery 48 hours after.

The health and wellbeing of the children and staff is paramount and thank you for your coop oration with this matter.

I have read and understood the information outlined in this policy.

Signed

Date

Sun Cream Policy Consent

Children at Wyngarth Day nursery will have the opportunity to play out in the fresh air through the year and therefore in the summer months. It is important that all the children have an application of sun cream before they go in the garden. It is the policy of Wyngarth day nursery to gain permission before applying sun cream to the children by means of a consent form.

With conjunction with the sun cream policy, I hereby give consent for my child,

To receive sun cream whenever Wyngarth day nursery staff see fit. I will also provide a sun hat and sun cream for my child during the summer months.

Date:

Signed:

Print:

Nursery registration form

Please note that a £30 non refundable fee is payable at the time of registration.

Child’s full name
Preferred name if applicable
Sex
Date of Birth
Age
Ethnic origin
Religion
Preferred language
Additional information
Additional needs
Nursery sessions required
Parent/Carers full name
address
E-mail
Mobile number
Work number
Home number
Parent/carer’s full name
address
E-mail
Mobile number
Work number
Home number
Emergency contact details
Details of persons nominated to collect the child from the nursery and / or who may act as an emergency contact in the event of illness / accident. (Children will only be allowed to leave with either of the two the named contacts below. The manager must be advised beforehand of any changes to this).
Emergency contact one
Name
Relationship to child
Address
Home number
Work number
Mobile number
Emergency contact two
Name
Relationship to child
Address
Home number
Work number
Mobile number
Medical information
Doctor/ health visitor’s details
G.P Name
Health Visitors name
Practice name /
Practice address
Dietary requirements/
Medical requirements
other requirements
Has your child had the following vaccinations? Please tickbox to indicate YES:
Polio, whooping cough and diphtheria
Tetanus
MMR
Meningitis
Hib
Rubella

Childs Routine