Baby Suites at Circus Day Nursery...
It is the quality of their relationships with loving adult attachment figures – particularly parents but also other carers – which determines how the brain develops, particularly its social and emotional functioning. ~ Penelope Leach (Author of Your Baby and Child)
At our setting we nurture precious babies from as early as three months. We have all the amenities to provide top baby day care in our baby suites, including separate sleeping rooms, equipped with CCTV in the cot rooms to add ‘peace of mind’ whilst your baby rests and recoups, 10 minute visible checks by staff are also completed
for safety. We also have two milk kitchens for bottle preparation and baby foods, one on each floor and The Baby Suite has its own outdoor all weather protected area in the garden which is used all year round. We also allow the babies to have a tranquil sleep in the fresh air using our “dream coracles”.
However, the most important piece in the caregiver puzzle is what Circus does best – our trained and experienced baby day care staff form loving attachments with the little ones in their care.
Our staff take time to get to know the needs of each baby by working closely alongside parents. We continuously assess individual needs to ensure the transition to nursery adapts according to the child’s evolving needs whilst in the baby suite. Emotional security is the foundation for everything that we do. Close attachments and positive interaction enhances and develops awareness, stimulates a baby’s senses and ensures children get the best possible start in life. Our staff take time to get to know the needs of each baby by working closely alongside parents. We continuously assess individual needs to ensure the transition to nursery adapts according to the child’s evolving needs whilst in the baby suite.
Outdoor Sheltered Area For Babies in Our Extensive Garden
We encourage the benefits of outdoor play to all children and offer a lovely extended sheltered area designed for babies to enjoy some fresh air in a safe, protected area. This area is surfaced with soft artificial grass for the babies to safely explore and enjoy age appropriate developmental equipment and toys.
With the pressing demands of going back to work, our parents enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that their precious babies are being cared for by staff who will offer them love and attachment and you will also have the benefit of receiving updates through photos on “Tapestry” your child’s online learning journey. The team will also enter all the care needs that have occurred during their session, for example, bottles, sleeps mealtimes etc.
Based on the individual development and needs of each child, the nursery works with parents to assess the best time for advancement to the next level – our Clown floor – This occurs between 15 months to 18 months when they are mobile and are ready to fit into the nursery routine of having one sleep after lunch.. Initially, we introduce ‘taster sessions’ to the child and parents where babies will periodically visit the rooms to experience playtimes, group times and mealtimes and to build bonds with the staff and other children. This ensures that the child and parents are feeling settled and comfortable when it’s time to make this transition.