The Tweenies - Day Nursery Care for 2 to 3 Year Olds
 At
Silverdawn children's day nursery our 2 – 3 year old group,
a.k.a.‘The Tweenies' are based in the main building of the
nursery.
The main room is divided into six main areas of construction,
mark making, role play, small world, book corner and messy play.
As children learn best through play, the day is carefully planned
and the activities are focused in and around the six areas. The
children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a structured
environment with defined behaviour parameters.
The staff record each child’s day in a ‘Daily Diary’.
This includes details of what they have eaten, who and what they
have played with and any activities that they have done during
the day. For the children that are in nappies or toilet training,
there is a section with any relevant details in.
The Tweenies also work with the Birth to Three Matters Framework encouraging each child to become:
- A Strong Child
- A Skilful Communicator
- A Competent Learner
- A Healthy Child
This is done through constant observations and close assessments to ensure that the activities planned are meeting ech child's individual development needs.
 A selection of
their work and achievements is also collated in their ‘Progress
File’. The
Tweenies also follow topics throughout the year, ranging from
‘All About Me’ to ‘Transport’. Each topic
runs for a month and is incorporated into all areas of play and
all activities. We ensure that throughout the year the children
learn about the various festivals that are celebrated in other
religions.
The Tweenies play outside every day, weather permitting. During
the summer a lot of their daily activities are carried out in
the fresh air rather than indoors. The staff
work on a 1 – 4 ratio with the Tweenies, usually with one
extra member of staff to help out. The
staff that work within the ratios are all qualified and have acquired
great relationships with the children.
We also promote close liaison
with all our parents, ensuring that a member of staff is always
available for a chat both in the mornings when they bring their
children and in an evening when they are collected. All parents
are invited to phone the nursery at any point during the day if
they wish to for any reason.
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