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Welcome to Berwick Children's Centre

How to find us:


About our Nursery:

We are a Sure Start Day Nursery, we have veen open for almost 3 years and are registered with OFSTED as a full day care provider for children aged between 3 months and 5 years. We aim to ensure that the children in our care will get the best possible start in life. We are a happy friendly nursery, with a team of staff who are dedicated to providing a warm, secure and stimulating environment for your child to learn and develop in. We hope that your child will both enjoy and benefit from the care and education in the warm and inviting atmosphere of our nursery. Parents play an active role in our nursery so we look forward to fostering a successful partnership between home and school.

We are located in Ladywell Place Tweedmouth, directly behind Tweedmouth West First School which within its grounds plays home to Red Balloon Playgroup. This location allows us to build good relationships with both the school and the playgroup and to work in partnership with them.


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Our Nursery is split into two age related rooms, above are some pictures of the 0-2 years room.

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Pictured above are some pictures of our 2-4 years room

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We also have an additional play room which is used for soft play and extra activities
for the children, as well as being used by health professionals and other groups
such as speech & language, makaton baby signing, baby massage, & art therapy.


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The Children's Centre has a lovely big garden,

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The Children really enjoy playing on the figure of eight trike track.

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We recently extended our garden, to have an extra section which has wooden
play equipment, provided by playdale this area is also ideal for sports etc.


LET'S WORK TOGETHER

We recognise that you play the most important role in your child’s life and we would like to work in partnership with you to further their all - round development. Children need to feel safe and secure and we provide this need in our nursery by setting boundaries and routines. For this to work effectively we encourage continuity between home and nursery. Our “wee” book has some suggestions, rhymes and ideas that we use in nursery. Feel free to try them at home and don’t be shy about sharing any tips you may have, with us. There is also some general information you may find useful. Please ask for a copy!!!


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We aim to:

* Ensure that all children in our care are given the best possible start in life.
* Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for your child.
* Enhance and encourage the development of all children in our care.
* Develop the confidence and self esteem of the children.
* Cultivate a successful partnership between home and nursery.
* Promote positive attitudes.
* Provide equality of opportunities for all children, families and staff, while taking into account the different abilities and needs of all.
* Maintain a consistent approach to high expectations so that all children may achieve their potential.
* Encourage the Personal, Social, Emotional, Physical and Intellectual development of children through a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that promotes the Foundation Stage.


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Your child at our nursery

We believe that children learn best when:

* They feel secure, happy and are able to have FUN! FUN! FUN!
* They are involved, curious and able to explore.
* They can talk freely with other children and adults.
* Their achievements and efforts are valued and praised.
* They are encouraged to learn new skills.
* Staff, parents and partnership board work together harmoniously.

Our nursery is set up to reflect these beliefs. We aim to provide a secure and welcoming environment where the children can develop all skills and gain a positive attitude towards learning.

Fees

From the 1st September 2011,our fees will be charged as follows:

Times:

8.00 a.m - 9.00 a.m. 1 hour £4.00
9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon 3 hours £10.50
12.00 noon - 1.00 p.m. 1 hour £4.00
1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. 3 hours £10.50
4.00 p.m. - 5.15 p.m. 1 hour £4.00

Meal costs

Lunch £2.15

Holidays & Sickness
Charges for holidays sickness etc are effective from 1st June 2011

All Daycare will be charged at these prices with no reductions for sickness/absence, all booked hours will be charged at full price. (*apart from annual holiday)

*Two weeks free annual holiday (pro-rata depending on booked attendance) will be allowed each year. We would ask that holidays are booked in advance. This will allow us to allocate our staff more effectively, whilst still giving flexibility to parents.

OPENING HOURS

Mon - Fri 8.00 a.m. - 5.15 p.m.

Should you wish to terminate your childcare place in the nursery we need to have one months notice or a charge of one month’s fees will be made.

We hope your questions have been answered. Should you wish to know anything else about our nursery or if you would like a copy of our Information Booklet, please do not hesitate to call us on 01289309734 or email us at cridley@northumberland.gov.uk


For a printable version of our Application Form
Please Click here and follow the link