What we offer
Safety First
Our carefully designed nursery ensures that all our children have the best possible environment to receive first-rate care and education. Every precaution has been taken to keep our children safe; from simple things like finger guards and plug covers to the electronic access system where no unauthorised access to the building is possible, we also run a high-tech computer management programme. Outside, our nursery grounds are fully fenced and secure. Our children are closely supervised at all times to ensure their safety.
OFSTED Guidelines
Playdays is registered with the National Daycare Nursery Association and we are working closely with local authority advisors in order to ensure that we maintain high standards in respect of the 14 National Standards. A summary of our policies and procedures appear in our Parent Pack and the comprehensive set of documents are available for all parents to consult.
Quality Counts
At Playdays, we have recently introduced a demanding quality assurance system, Quality Counts, devised by our national body, the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA). It is based on portfolio building, mentoring, training, self-assessment and independent assessment leading to the award of Quality Counts accreditation.
Quality Counts is the leading independently assessed quality assurance scheme, specifically designed for group daycare. Quality Counts kite-mark acts as an indicator to parents of independent assessment of quality, over and above the National Standards
Meal Times
We offer 3 full meals a day (breakfast, hot lunch, cold tea) and also 2 drink/snack/fruit times.
Our children are provided with freshly prepared nutritious meals cooked on the premises by our own  chef who has over 20 years catering experience. Our menus change weekly, reflect seasonal produce and provide well balanced meals including daily fresh fruit and vegetables and the daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Any staff involved in food preparation are qualified in Basic Food Hygiene. Special dietary and cultural requirements can be accommodated.
Playdays actively promotes ‘Healthy Body Happy Me Week’ and ‘Stop the Rot’ which encourages children to look after themselves from an early age by introducing fun activities and learning opportunities specifically designed to help children understand more about food, healthy lifestyles and how to look after your teeth.
 
Assistance with Fees
For an up-to-date list of our fees please contact the Nursery Manager. Our fees are paid by Standing Order Mandate / Direct Debit monthly in advance and are calculated over 51 weeks divided by 12 monthly instalments.
There are a number of ways in which you may be able to reduce your nursery fees, depending on your financial circumstances.
Working Family Tax Credits to reduce your tax bill to help fund your childcare - further information at www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk.
Childcare Vouchers - your employer may run a voucher scheme to assist with childcare. Playdays is registered to accept these vouchers - for further information contact www.childcarevouchers.co.uk.
Nursery Grants for 3 and 4 year olds - we are registered to collect the Nursery Education Grant, which is available for all 3 and 4 year old.
Opening Hours
Playdays is open 5 days per week from 7.30am until 6pm.
Parents can opt for any number of full or half-day sessions as a regular arrangement. We also offer ‘free’ childcare sessions for children eligible for National Educational Grant (NEG).
Daily sessional care will run from 9am to 11.30am and from 1pm to 3.30pm Monday to Friday for 38 weeks of the year.
Parents are able to take advantage of free childcare spaces up to five times per week. Any parents wishing to increase sessions can do so at a rate of £8.11 per session. Lunch sessions are also available on request and are subject to an additional charge.
Additional sessions can be added depending on availability. We require two weeks notice of any proposed changes to your child's planned sessions thus enabling us to adhere to strict adult : child ratios.
Our nursery is open for 51 weeks and closes for Christmas week and all Bank Holidays |
