Tulips Baby Room
Baby Room (6 months – 12 months)
Children may start in our Tulips room from 6 months and move through to our Toddlers room once they are walking.
The journey is a gradual one with the motto, “Children first”, running through every decision we make.
The key to a Montessori Tulips room is peace. Natural lighting and soft music also make for a comfortable environment. Shoes will be removed when coming in so as to provide a clean and safe environment for crawlers.
Diaper changing, and all physical contact is done while using language, letting a baby know they will be moved, or what they are doing.
Adult actions will be described and talked about, to provide the beginnings of conversation.
Toys will be interactive and natural. We will use natural materials for touching; cotton, wool, silk and wood. Rattles will vary in material, shapes, colors and tones. Infants are visual learners so looking in mirrors to provide visual stimuli.
Acorns Toddler Room
Toddler Room (24 months – 3 years)
The next step is to our toddler room where children gain more independence and where they stay for approximately one year.
All furniture and shelves are child-sized and sturdy, giving children the ability to select their activities more easily, and promoting a sense of independence and confidence.
Children have freedom to access and choose from the a range of material within the Montessori curriculum and EYFS.
Our aim is to keep up with your child’s growth in each area.
Through observation we will assess if your child is ready for the next step of their development.
Their room environment will change as a child becomes ready for new milestones and challenges.
At rising three, children make the move to our downstairs preschool classroom.
Tulips Toddler Room
Baby Room (12 months – 24 months)
Furniture and shelves are child-sized and sturdy, giving children the ability to select their activities more easily, and promoting a sense of independence and confidence.
Children have freedom to access and choose from the a range of material within the Montessori curriculum and EYFS.
Our aim is to keep up with your child’s growth in each area.
Through observation we will assess if your child is ready for the next step of their development.
Their room environment will change as a child becomes ready for new milestones and challenges.
Oakleys Preschool Room
Pre-School Room (3 – 5 Years)
Oakleys room is bright airy, and vibrant, with great natural light. The room is set up in such a way that facilitates children exploration and independent learning.
We integrate Montessori Methodology with EYFS principles and best practice to make a stimulating and fun environment!
The children’s day falls into five Montessori categories: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, and Cultural Topics. There is also time for group activities such as music, physical education, art, play, snack, and quiet time.
Children develop skills that will result in them gaining self confidence and achieving their highest potential in a warm, nurturing, and loving environment preparing them for lifelong learning and success.
Learning Journeys
Learning Journey comprises photos of your child in action, some of their artwork, handprints, observations and achievements whilst at the setting.
We offer all parents the opportunity to have one of these lovely and unique children’s memory keepsakes.
Recording your child’s learning journey involves capturing some of their wow moments and activites whilst at Nursery.
This all helps to build a picture of your child, how they are developing and in turn helps us to meet their interests and needs and extend their learning according!.
Tell us if your child does something new or interesting and we can add this to the learning journey book.
Outdoor Area
Our beautiful outdoor area is designed to give a good deal of physical activity, role play, creativity and imaginative play.
A lot of indoor activities such as painting, circle time, stories and construction are held outdoors. Midmorning outdoor play usually follows snack time. Children build structures or ride bikes and are encouraged to create new imaginative games of their own.
Daily Schedule
8.00 – 9.00 | Meet and Greet at drop off. Children are given a choice of cereals and toasts for breakfast. |
9.15 -10.30 | Montessori Activities / Circle time and Educational children’s programme |
10.30 – 10.50 | Mid-morning Snack Fresh seasonal fruits and Vegetable platter , Savoury biscuits and milk. |
11.00 – 11.45 | Outdoor time Garden play |
12.00- 13.00 | Lunch time and Dessert: A selection of warm seasonal foods/soups/snacks and a milk drink. |
13.00- 13.30 | AM/PM Session Changes |
13.30 – 14.45 | Montessori Activities / Circle time and Educational children’s programme |
15.30 – 16.00 | Mid – afternoon tea time: A selection of warm seasonal foods/soups/snacks and a milk drink. |
16.00 – 18.00 | School day pick up time / quiet activities |
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