8.00am Nursery Opens, breakfast is offered till 8.30am and is included in the price of the session. When babies and children arrive they are greeted by a member of staff who will support the transition from carer into the nursery environment. A photo self registration card is used to help all babies and children have a sense of belonging with us.
8.30am our later morning session starts, babies and children are welcomed and settled as above.
8.30-10.00am Children's choices, the practitioners within Baby Barn set up the room with resources and sensory play to meet the ages and stages of the babies and children in their care. During this time there is also hello and welcome songs and singing.
10.00-10.30am Morning snack time, this is a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables with water or milk to drink. Children are sat all at the same height to encourage this social time.
10.30-11.45am Garden time, babies and children are given the opportunity to explore the outdoor area, this also includes going for walks in the surrounding area. Baby Barn team set up learning and exploring opportunities within the garden area and go out in all seasons.
11.45-12.00 Singing and action songs
12.00-1.00pm Lunch time (also start and end to sessions). The seating we provide for meal and snack times means children are all sat at the same height, this encourages early social interactions. Staff support children with eating and encourage older children with feeding themselves. Please see our menu's for the food we offer
1.00-3.00pm Children's choices, as above, the practitioners within Baby Barn set up the room with resources and sensory play to meet the ages and stages of the babies and children in they're care. Most of Baby Barn babies and children sleep during this time also.
3.00-4.00pm Garden time as above
4.00-4.30pm Afternoon snack time, this is choice of fruit and vegetables as well as drinks of milk and water offered. We also offer crumpets, toasted muffins, pancakes, tea cakes, wraps, crisp bakes with a range of toppings, fillings and dips.
4.30-6pm Story time, Children's choices as above, babies and children finish sessions 4.30pm, 5pm, 5.30pm & 6pm. Handovers are given from Baby Barn team with details of the day.
Drinks We have water for the children to drink during the day which is offered regularly. Children can bring their own named water bottle to have during the day. We try to encourage drinking as much as possible throughout the day.
Nappies
Nappies are changed throughout the day and checked regularly. This is documented in children's day books.
Nap time (if required)
Children sleep in cots, they bring comforters if required. Practitioners support children with home sleeping routine. Regular sleep checks are carried out and documented. Nap time can also happen anytime of day to meet the children's needs/home routine.