Stay and Play for Under 3s
Stay and play with our parent/toddler sessions
When?
Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9.00 – 11.15
Who can join in?
If you have a child under 3, with brothers or sisters in school, if you are on our waiting list, or if you had a child here who has gone on to infant school you are welcome to join us.
Can I leave my child?
No. You will be expected to stay with your child and join in with activities. One of our Nursery Nurses will be working with you.
Do I need to bring any food?
No. We will provide the children with a drink and some fruit during the session. Please don’t bring anything else. Coffee/tea is available to parents for which you can make a donation.
How much does it cost?
There is a small charge of £1.00 per session per child.
What will my child be doing?
Your child will have the opportunity to learn through a range of activities which include: sand, water, playdough, painting, building, drawing, singing and exploring outside.
0 – 3 Play Sessions in the Family Room – Philosophy
- A well planned, inclusive, learning environment providing comfort, flexibility, order and safety.
- A stimulating environment providing choice, challenge, supporting, developing and promoting the children’s learning.
- An ethos where all are welcomed.
- Sensitive, responsive, trained and experienced adult committed to the process of supporting and developing children’s learning.
- Commitment to a process of self-evaluation and reflection
- To be seen as an integral part of the Nursery School – sharing its values, philosophy, principles and practices.
- To provide an opportunity to develop a working partnership with the Meriton – sharing staff, expertise, skills and a wealth of experience and practice.
Toddlers – time table of morning sessions
Sessions held: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
9.15am – Brief welcome time.
9.20 to 10am – Play session (optional cooking, craft activity)
10 to 10.30am – Outside (weather permitting)
10.30 to 10.40am – Drink and fruit
10.40 to 10.45am – All help to tidy away toys
10.50 to 11.15am – Join in with Songs, rhymes and stories.
11.15am – Goodbye.
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