Children (0 to 4 years)
Northchurch Cricket Pavilion
We are a small nursery welcoming children from 9 months to school entry age. We have space for 30 children per day and are based in Northchurch Cricket Pavilion.
We have access to a spacious and scenic environment that we can use in all weather.
Children can use large outdoor equipment i.e. Bikes, scooters on the fenced patio, and have the chance to play and explore on the large field. The children are grouped according to age for focused activities which are carried out in various parts of the nursery.
There is a wide variety of toys and equipment to interest and stimulate your child at different stages of their development. We have a dedicated area for 6 children under the age of 2 years, which is suitable to meet all their needs. Every child has daily Communication through our Famly app which provides parents/carers with all the information about their child's day. This is also enhanced by verbal feedback at the end of each day by their child's key worker.
Our experienced staffing team are qualified to a high standard. All staff are DBS checked. Our staff turnover is low, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a close-knit, dedicated team that is always happy to help with any queries or concerns. When a child enters the nursery for the first time, we endeavour to make the transition as easy as possible for both parent and child. Settling-in visits are arranged up to a month in advance, and parents/carers are welcomed into the environment to complete a child's profile, allowing us to understand the child's individual needs.
The team carry out regular observations in order to meet children's individual needs and the early years' foundation stage requirements, which recognises that all 0 - 5-year-olds need to develop and learn through interaction with people and exploration of the world around them. Children's progress and experiences are recorded using photographs and written notes, all kept in their child's individual portfolio within the Famly app. The portfolio records progress and development and is available for parents/carers to view at any time through their login to the Famly app; information on activities is available to parents as well through the app.
We are open to all families, cultures, languages and children with SEN or disabilities, and every child is included and made to feel valued and welcomed
There is a wide variety of toys and equipment to interest and stimulate your child at different stages of their development. We have a dedicated area for 6 children under the age of 2 years, which is suitable to meet all their needs. Every child has daily Communication through our Famly app which provides parents/carers with all the information about their child's day. This is also enhanced by verbal feedback at the end of each day by their child's key worker.
Our experienced staffing team are qualified to a high standard. All staff are DBS checked. Our staff turnover is low, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a close-knit, dedicated team that is always happy to help with any queries or concerns. When a child enters the nursery for the first time, we endeavour to make the transition as easy as possible for both parent and child. Settling-in visits are arranged up to a month in advance, and parents/carers are welcomed into the environment to complete a child's profile, allowing us to understand the child's individual needs.
The team carry out regular observations in order to meet children's individual needs and the early years' foundation stage requirements, which recognises that all 0 - 5-year-olds need to develop and learn through interaction with people and exploration of the world around them. Children's progress and experiences are recorded using photographs and written notes, all kept in their child's individual portfolio within the Famly app. The portfolio records progress and development and is available for parents/carers to view at any time through their login to the Famly app; information on activities is available to parents as well through the app.
We are open to all families, cultures, languages and children with SEN or disabilities, and every child is included and made to feel valued and welcomed
Funded nursery care
We offer flexible nursery education grant funding for two, three & four year olds which can be shared with other provisions and Support funding for two year olds.
Opening times and Holidays
Home from Home is open for 50 weeks of the year, closing only over the Christmas and New Year period, plus all Bank Holidays.
The nursery day is from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm.
If you should need to start earlier than 7:45 am or finish later than 6:00 pm, this can be arranged.