About our
Swanbourne
nursery
Our Swanbourne nursery, is a cosy setting with a warm, caring and friendly atmosphere. The areas within our nursery are dedicated areas for the different age ranges to ensure we offer appropriate learning and experiences tailored to that age. We have a cosy baby room, a toddler room, and a pre-school. All the rooms within our nursery and the outside areas build up on the children’s interests and aim to stimulate their curiosity. We are also very lucky to have a fantastic garden area for our children as well as a sensory room.
Our children are served seasonal, healthy lunches and snacks daily and we can cater for any dietary requirements as well as support the weaning process for babies.
At our nursery in Swanbourne we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, supporting all areas of your child’s development from three months until they are ready to go to school. Our early years practitioners monitor each child’s progress and plan a variety of enrichment experiences to support individual development in all areas of learning.
Babies
3 – 15 months
We also offer flexibility depending upon the age and stage of each child.
Calm, and cosy area and is separated from the rest of the nursery, so our babies can develop in their own environment.
Baby Toddler
15 – 24 months
This room is large and lively, full of all the artwork the children have created.
The room has free-flow access into the garden and our children can access this large outside area when they like.
Toddlers
2 to 3 years
Fun and lively environment, this area is in the same room but on a different level to our pre-school.
We use a curiosity approach to encourage the children and aim to minimise the use of plastic and focus on natural resources.
Pre-school
3 to 4 years
Specially designed for the requirements of children from 3 years old until they take the next step up to school.
We use a curiosity approach to support children with their education, social skills, and preparation for school.
Pre-reception Room
4 to 5 years
This large space is specially designed for children in the last year before they join school.
The room has a feel of nature, cosy and calm with lots of resources to spark curiosity. The room also has an art studio and free flow access to it’s own nature garden.
Sensory Room
All our children are able to use our sensory room which is fully equipped with fibre optics and a calming bubble machine. We have a large selection of sensory toys and activities which offers a stimulating yet calming environment for the children.
It’s a great place for the children to escape busy nursery life and retreat to a tranquil space and let their exploratory minds evolve.
What makes our Swanbourne nursery special
Below is an example of how we spend our day at Ashbourne Day Nurseries, please note nurseries and the dedicated rooms within them may differ
HOW WE SPEND OUR DAY AT
ASHBOURNE DAY NURSERIES
7:30 – 9:00am | Breakfast – A substantial meal to start the day |
9:00am | Morning opportunities and garden exploration |
10:00 – 10:30am | Snack time – A healthy snack |
10:30am | Free flow into garden and more opportunities |
11:30 – 12:30pm | Lunch time – A nutritious meal to fuel play |
12:30 – 14:00pm | Play time for all |
14:00 – 14:30pm | Snack time – A healthy snack |
14:30 – 15:00pm | Tidy-up Time |
15:00 – 15:30pm | Afternoon opportunities and garden exploration |
16:00pm | Tea – Sending their tummies home full |
16:30 – 18:00pm | Calm activities – Story time, Drawings etc. |
18:00 | Close |
Below is an example menu at Ashbourne Day Nurseries, please note nurseries and the dedicated rooms within them may differ
Breakfast is an option of Rice Krispies, Weetabix, Toast or Multigrain Cereals and fruit. Purees can be made to suit your child’s stages of weaning. Alternative options will be created to suit dietary requirements.
Snacks are served AM and PM with an option of Rice Cakes, Breadsticks / Crudites and Dips, Crumpets, Crackers with Cheese Spread and Tomatoes, a Selection of Fruit.
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