Welcome to Sanderstead Park Nursery
Dear Parents/ Guardian,
The enclosed information sheets aim to inform you about the care and education that Sanderstead Park nursery offers along with practical information.
Page 1- 5 Fees and conditions of acceptance
Page 6 Nursery ethos, values and standards
Page 7-9 The EYFS
Page 10 The Nursery day
Page 11-12 Partnership with parents and settling in process
Page 13 Nursery Policies and procedures
Page 14 – 15 Our Team
Page 16 – 19 Green travel plan
We are here to nurture and care for your child in their early years in a stimulating and family orientated setting. As a nursery, we are committed to children exploring the outside during our Nature Bug sessions looking at the natural environment around them. We have wonderful staff that are well qualified and are dedicated to the holistic care of your child. We provide home cooked snacks, healthy and nutritionally balanced lunches and afternoon teas, all prepared on site. All meals are included in the nursery fees where appropriate. The fees section of this welcome pack explains what meals are provided. We include a Sanderstead park nursery t-shirt as part of our registration fee however further t -shirts, sweatshirts and a nursery bag can be purchased separately. Please see admissions pack for prices. Please enquire about the Governments funding options for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
For more information or to book an appointment, please don’t hesitate to call us on
07931 283693 or Email on
Mandy Giannandrea & Paula Horgan
Management team
Sanderstead park nursery, Sanderstead recreation ground, Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead,
Surrey CR2 9EA
Registered company name Sanderstead park nursery limited Company no- 09992644
Fees and conditions of acceptance
Caterpillars & Bumblebees 0 - 3 years / July 2017 / Jan 2018 / July 2017 / Jan 2018 / July 2017 / Jan 2018Sessions available / Am/ Pm Session
£34.50 / Am / Pm Session
£35.50 / Short Day
£49.50 / Short Day
£50.50 / Full Day
£57.00 / Full day
£58.00
1 day a week / £143.75 / £147.91 / £206.25 / £210.41 / £237.50 / £241.66
2 days a week / £287.50 / £295.83 / £412.50 / £420.83 / £475.00 / £483.33
3 days a week / £431.25 / £443.75 / £618.75 / £631.25 / £712.50 / £725.00
4 days a week / £575.00 / £591.66 / £825.00 / £841.66 / £950.00 / £966.66
Full week / £718.75 / £739.58 / £1031.25 / £1052.08 / £1187.50 / £1208.33
Fees include all food throughout the session.
These fees have been based on 50 weeks of the year that we are open.
Fees per week x 50 weeks then divided by 12 months to get an equal monthly payment.
If hours/sessions change, fees will be recalculated from this date.
No recalculations or refunds will be made for previous months.
All fees are paid a month in advance via bank transfer. Voucher payments should be paid at least 5 working days before due date to allow for clearance.
Late Payment fee of £5.00 per day
Late pick up will be charged at £5.00 per 5 mins
Additional hours @ £6.50 per hour
Early/ late starts need to be pre-booked and paid for in advance.
Butterflies - 3 year oldBefore eligible for funding / Jul 2017 / Jan 2018 / Jul 2017 / Jan 2018 / Jul 2017 / Jan 2018
Am / Pm Sessions
£32.50 / Am / Pm Sessions
£33.50 / Short Day
£47.50 / Short Day
£48.50 / Full Day
£52.00 / Full Day
£53.00
1 day a week / £135.41 / £139.58 / £197.91 / £202.08 / £216.66 / £220.83
2 days a week / £270.82 / £279.16 / £395.83 / £404.16 / £433.33 / ££441.66
3 days a week / £406.25 / £418.75 / £593.75 / £606.25 / £650.00 / £662.50
4 days a week / £541.66 / £558.33 / £791.66 / £808.33 / £866.66 / £883.33
Full Week / £677.08 / £697.91 / £989.58 / £1010.41 / £1083.33 / £1104.16
Sunflowers Funded Children (15 hours of Universal funding) / Based on 2 x short days 08.00 – 15.30
Additional Hours @ £6.50 / Extra days at full rates
Example of 15 hours Universal funding for a 3 year old child (Sunflowers)Invoice calculated each term in case of change of hours
Term 1 / January to March based on 2 x Short days
12 weeks Funded
£4.50 x 2 for meals each week x = £9.00 x 12 weeks = £108.00 divided by 3 months
= £36.00 per month
2 weeks unfunded
£47.50 x 2 short days = £95.00 x 2 weeks = £190.00 divided by 3 months = £63.33 per month
Total £99.33 per month for Jan / Feb / Mar
If hours/sessions change, fees will be recalculated from this date, No recalculations or refunds will be made for previous months.
Hourly rate / Extra Hours @ £6.50
Food for funded children £4.50 per day
1 Terms notice is required in writing for changes to funded hours
Once funding has finished in July before they go to school, full fees will be charged per month.
The nursery will be closed all bank/public holidays. The nursery will close at 1pm Christmas Eve if this falls on a working day and re-open the day after New Year’s day (if not a bank holiday).
We do not offer any refunds for bank holidays and Christmas closure days hence only charging for 50 weeks a year.
To hold a nursery place for a short period of time, we charge a retainer fee of 10% of your monthly invoice fees. We generally do not hold places for long periods of time, but this is at the discretion of the nursery manager. On some occasions Sanderstead park nursery may implement a minimum number of sessions/hours to ensure a place at the setting.
Siblings will receive a 5% discount on the lowest fee. These discounts are only given on full rates not funded sessions.
Nappies must be provided by parents/guardians.
Each session booked must be paid for, whether or not it is used and cannot be transferred to another day.
Casual bookings may be accepted at the Managers discretion, in addition to regular bookings. A casual booking must be paid for in advance of the session.
FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE IF A CHILD IS ABSENT.
Please ensure you collect your child on time. A late collection fee will be charged of £5 per 5 minutes or part thereof. This will be payable from the first time a child is collected late. If a child is collected late on 3 occasions then the Manager has the right to cancel your child’s nursery place.
Fees are payable if the nursery closes for staff training or for any event beyond the control of the nursery. Reasons for closure could be weather conditions or lack of essential services.
A late payment fee on invoices will be charged at £5.00 per day up until payment is received. After 14 days if payment is still outstanding we will have to take further action which could result in your child losing their nursery place.
Please do not bring your child before the start of their session as we cannot accept your child.
Parking is for the drop off and collection of your child. Please be aware of safety on the driveway and car park to and from the nursery.
We cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to your child’s clothing or possessions / please ensure clothing is labelled, including all footwear.
Please inform staff before 10am if your child is ill and unable to attend nursery.
Nursery Ethos, Values and Standards
The ethos of the nursery is to foster a strong sense of community within a caring and nurturing environment. We want to encourage confident, loving and motivated children with an understanding of the wider world around them.
We actively promote equal opportunities and the development of a positive self-image through play and learning. We also positively encourage close links with parents/guardians/siblings and the wider family. These values underpin all that we offer and strive to achieve for your child.
The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. We accept children from birth to starting school age. The setting has just been furnished to a very high level with the Government Standards constantly in mind.
The nursery consists of Caterpillars activity rooms for 0 to 2 year olds, Bumblebees room for 2 -3 year olds and Butterflies/ Sunflowers main room for 3 to 5 year olds,. All rooms are well equipped and are light and airy offering a lovely homely environment for your child.
The nursery is set in a fantastic location surrounded by a large park, local authority play area and woodland which we will access on a daily basis. We also have our own free flow play area attached directly to the nursery. There is plenty of space for children to play, to also experience and explore in the outside environment on our Nature sessions.
All staff are well qualified in childcare and numerous other related courses. We are committed to the development and welfare of our staff. All attend courses updating them into aspects of early years and the curriculum on a regular basis.
We adhere to the Government standards with regards to staff/children ratios. This is never compromised. We also take Safeguarding children, Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety and Special Educational Needs very seriously. We have designated members of staff who are highly trained covering all these aspects of childcare.
Early Years Foundation Stage, What does it mean?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a document for early years providers, to help them support your children’s learning and development from birth to five years old. This year the Government made changes to the original EYFS (first introduced in 2008). From 1 September 2012 all early years providers must follow this revised EYFS.
Who makes sure that registered early years providers are following the EYFS?
All registered early years providers are inspected by Ofsted to make sure they meet the legal requirements of the EYFS. Surrey County Council’s Early Years and Childcare Service offer support and information to early years providers too.
Safeguarding and welfare requirements
EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare statutory requirements, early years providers need to put in place to keep your child safe. Early years providers must update their policies and procedures to make sure that if your child is in their care, then they are protected.
What else does the EYFS do?
The EYFS also sets out what all early years providers must do to make sure that your child learns and develops. It promotes teaching and learning to make sure all children have the skills to get them ready to progress through school and future life. Early years providers must make sure that their staff are fully aware of what they must do, to make sure your child’s individual needs are met through the EYFS.
Keyworker
Your child will be assigned a key person before they start with an early years provider. You will be told the name of the key person and their role. The key person is there to make sure that your child’s learning and care is tailored to meet their individual needs, through discussion with you. They will also support you in giving you ideas on what learning you can do at home with your child.
What will my early years provider be doing with my child?
Your early years providers must think about the individual needs, interests and stages of development of each child in their care. Early years providers working with children from birth to three years old, will be expected to focus on the following three prime areas, which support learning in all other areas.
Personal, social and emotional development:
· making relationships
· self-confidence and self-awareness
· managing feelings and behaviour.
Physical development:
· moving and handling
· health and self-care.
Communication and language:
· listening and attention
· understanding
· speaking.
These three prime areas help children to develop and learn, and become ready for school. As well as the three prime areas, early years providers will also plan activities in the following areas of learning and development, known as specific areas.
Literacy:
· reading
· writing.
Mathematics:
· numbers
· shape, space and measure.
Understanding the world:
· people and communities
· the world
· technology.
Expressive arts and design:
· exploring and using media and material
· being imaginative.
How will I know how my child is progressing within the EYFS requirements?
Assessment helps you find out about your child’s progress, understand their needs and plan their activities. Your child will have two important assessments before the end of the EYFS. The first when they are between two and three years old and the second in the final term of the year in which your child reaches the age of five. Ongoing assessment is also an important part of this. Your child’s early years provider will look, listen and note how your child plays and then build on this by planning a challenging environment to support your child’s development. You can also share what you see your child doing with your child’s key person.