Now’s the time to get your child booked in for September. There is still time to get your free childcare place (available to all 3 & 4 year olds) but you need to contact nursery before the end of September for them to start this year. Alternatively give us a call about your child starting in January (unlike schools we are able to have an intake in January & Easter!)

Don’t forget we also have a few places available for babies & 2-3 year olds. Loads of activities planned for the autumn so why not give us a call or pop in for more details!

We look forward to seeing you!

According to recent research children in maintained settings had “significantly worse scores on the pro-social behaviour scale than those in private setting”.  This research was carried out by the National Institute of Economic & Social Research (based on findings from a sample of 7,939 children from the Millenium Cohort Study (MCS) which analysed 2005/06 Foundation Stage Profile (FSP) assessment scores and 2006/08 Ofsted inespection result.

It is extremely positive to have this evidence and shows what a positive impact having your child at nursery actually as on the child. The research also identified that in  naming vocabulary tests “it looks like children in maintained settings, nursery school and classes do better”.

Even more reason to send your child to ABC Nursery – tell your friends!!!

This week the children celebrated National Smile Month. They had a great time taking part in aerobics so they could “smile” more and thoroughly enjoyed the tickling session! The Super Stars and Little Stars took part in Dentist role play. They also learned which foods are good and bad for their teeth. Everyone brough in their toothbrush & paste so that they could learn how to brush properly and the importance of brushing at night. They also watched a short DVD 9courtesy of Early Vision) which showed a trip to the dentist.  They then got  messy trying to find sweet teeth in jelly – Ugh!!! They also had songs and stories about the tooth fairy – apparantly her rates have increased since we were kids?!! Hopefully we’ve all learned to take care of our teeth so they won’t be chattering in a cup ove night when we’re older!

ABC Nursery today received a 5* rating from “Rate My Place” which is an improvement from the 4* awarded last year. ”Rate My Place” is the “one stop shop” for determining Food Safety in Staffordshire so a 5* rating shows that the nursery has high standards in food hygiene, safety & cleaning. The nursery was congratulated by the inspector for these high standards. Our aim is obviously to maintain them and strive to reach the same “outstanding” with our next OFSTED inspection!! well done to all the staff!

ABC Nursery has joined the “Support Your School” Recycling Scheme. This means that parents and family members of the children can recycle their used printer cartridges and mobile phones at the nursery. In return, ABC will receive £1 for every cartridge & £3 per mobile phone to go towards their new Sensory Room. It also helps with their target of becoming an “Eco-School” and getting their Green Flag! watch this space for more information.

If you would like to recycle your unwanted cartridges/mobiles please pop in and hand to any member of staff! Thank you!

Don’t forget we are still collecting Tescos & Sainsbury’s vouchers! We currently have 1091 Tescos against a target of 3710 and 595 Sainsbury’s against a target of 1498. We are aiming to get dark dens & sensory ball pools to enhance the quiet room & develop it into a “sensory” room for all the children – from Twinkle Stars to Super Stars – to enjoy! So please nag everyone you know to help us achieve our targets – Thank you!!!

ABC Nursery has now got a brand spanking new outdoor area which has been designed with all the Areas of Learning & Development for EYFS taken into consideration. The kids love it – from the old fashioned storytelling chair to the climbing wall. come on in & have a look!

To celebrate St George’s Day this year ABC Nursery has got loads going on! The Super Stars will be acting out George & The Dragon. Little Stars & Super Stars will be venturing outside for a sword fight!. In the afternoon we will be having a traditional English garden party (so please pray for nce weather!). Not to be left out, Twinkele Stars will be making their own kings/queens crowns and be having red messy lpay (old clothes please!!). If you need anymore information please ask us for details! All children to wear red/white please!

Our new website went live today, thanks to Redsoda LTD who created and built the system for us.
We hope you like it, and would like to hear any comments you might have a bout the website.

During September we are encouraging the children to talk to us and each other about their family and friends.We are asking parents and carers to priovide us with a few photos to help with this theme. It will culminate with a Grandparents Day on Thursday 8th October -more details to follow.

Super Stars Room are also working to a theme of Button Moon so will be learning all about stars, moons and planets – prepare to be amazed!! If anyone has any big boxes they can donate we would be very grateful (it will all become clear in time?!).