Activities
Each day the room is set out with various toys. We have building blocks, shape and colour sorters, balls, musical instruments, activity arches and rattles to stimulate the children's sensory explorations. Babies also have the opportunity to join in various activities including wet sand, pasta, water play, painting and play dough, all under close supervision. Due to this creative play we suggest the babies are dressed for mess!
Feeding
For younger babies please provide bottles and milk (formula or breast milk) which are clearly labelled with the baby's name. The older babies have snack time milk and fruit provided by the Centre. Lunch varies for each baby depending on whether they are weaning or have progressed onto solids. The food is provided at the correct consistency depending on the stage of weaning. Everything is sterilised for our younger babies. Usually, by the time the babies are one years old a main meal is provided.
Sleeping and nappy changing
There is a separate sleep room with cots/mattresses. We do have moses basket for the smaller babies and a cosy area for sleeping should parents wish for these to be used instead of a cot. Each child has fresh bedding and a baby monitor is used in the room. Staff make regular ten minute checks on any sleeping babies. Please provide your own nappies, wipes and cream. Nappies are changed in a separate changing area outside of the baby room.
Keyworkers
In order to ensure continuity of care, each child is allocated a member of staff as a Keyworker. As a result of observing your child's day-to-day activities, your Keyworker will have a detailed knowledge of your child's progress and developmental needs, and therefore can plan and provide for these needs. Your Keyworker will keep a record of achievements that will follow your child throughout their time at the Centre. This will contain art work, photographs, and observations of what your child did and what they said. All records are available for the parents to look at.
