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

  • Large spacious rooms within a stimulating environment
  • Large outdoor space
  • Dedicated rooms for each age group
  • All staff undertaking paediatric first aid training
  • Dedicated garden spaces for each age group
  • Flexible sessions available
  • Sparking imagination by following a curiosity approach
  • All inclusive fee packages available
  • Minimum of two sessions for each child
  • Regular trips and outings to the local farm and allotment
  • Gardening club

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 – 9:00amBreakfast – A substantial meal to start the day
9:00amMorning opportunities and garden exploration
10:00 – 10:30amSnack time – A healthy snack
10:30amFree flow into garden and more opportunities
11:30 – 12:30pmLunch time – A nutritious meal to fuel play
12:30 – 14:00pmPlay time for all
14:00 – 14:30pmSnack time – A healthy snack
14:30 – 15:00pmTidy-up Time
15:00 – 15:30pmAfternoon opportunities and garden exploration
16:00pmTea – Sending their tummies home full
16:30 – 18:00pmCalm activities – Story time, Drawings etc.
18:00Close

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We do a variety of activities to keep our children engaged and exposed to a variety of scenarios. We have mud kitchens, sensory areas, story time and a lot more crammed into their everyday play. Make sure to find out more about these and other activities which are packed full of educational and developmental goodness.

  • We use a communication system to keep you updated, you download an app and get updates about your little ones day, from when they have been to the toilet, to what activities they have done that day and everything in-between. Their educational plan will also sit on this system for you to view. Giving you the confidence and clarity that your childs well cared for and having an amazing day!

  • We venture out into the big wide world of the local community to immerse our children into the everyday life of the local community, this will give them sense of achievement, inclusion and hopefully set them on the road to independence. The nursery can give more specific details as it varies depending on where the nursery is situated.

  • Keeping all of our children safe is our top priority! We aim for every single staff member to be fully trained in pediatric first aid, meaning they are confident to act when needed.

  • Children get poorly, it’s a fact! Whenever this happens we will be in touch with you to discuss what we can do or if you need to come in and pick them up. Please ask to see our policy if needed.

  • Food is the most important part of the day for any child. We have Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer menus which are packed full of nutritious and delicious meals. We support any dietary requirements, please make sure to inform our team before your start date.

  • We will do everything we can with our expert knowledge to ensure your child has a stress free transition to nursery. Every child is different, so we make our settling in periods tailored to them, please discuss this with our team.

  • At our nurseries 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.

Contact our Swanbourne nursery

  • New parents contact: 0800 699 00 44
  • Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Swanbourne, Winslow Road, Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0SW
  • Monday-Friday: 7.30am-6.30pm
  • Open 51 weeks of the year
  • Closed on Bank Holidays and over Christmas
  • Enrolled parents contact: 01296 720638

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