Welcome Spring 2022

March has been a very busy month with lots of celebrations from Pancake Day to Mother’s Day and all that’s in between. We have also explored different countries and cultures with National days and charity events. Who knew you could fit so much fun in a small amount of time.

All of us are enjoying the beginnings of Spring and the sun is a welcome sight, the children have loved being outdoors more, experiencing the changes to our environment and the local community.

Flamingos were very lucky to have a visit from a dentist and dental nurse talking to the children about keeping their teeth healthy and the effects of sugary foods, they were kind enough to give us our very own model teeth as well. Thank you, the children were so excited to share what they had learned with their families. Meanwhile Puffins have put their lab coats on and celebrated science week culminating with a volcanic eruption.

Koalas have been to the local shops to buy ingredients for a special treat for their mums, ssh don’t tell them yet. Polar Bears and Pandas have been exploring their mark making skills using lots of different media, the sand and drumsticks was a particular favourite.

Babies have been partying, dimmed the lights and found the sensory items along with there favourite songs. They have had a ball.

Pancake day was enjoyed by all as Max our Forest school leader set out the firepit and made some treats with all of the children…the staff got some too.

Chickenpox Study

The Children's Hospital and University of Bristol are trying and understand the potential benefits of the chickenpox vaccine in the UK. To do this we need parents of children with chickenpox to help us by filling out an online diary each day while ill. It is just a few short daily questions, no blood tests, no home or hospital visits. The results of the study will be really important to help us decide if we should use a vaccine against chickenpox in the UK.

If your child does catch chickenpox please visit www.chickenpox-study.co.uk for more information.

Nursery Events

Now that our restrictions have eased we are looking forward to organising lots of events that we can invite you all to. We have a stay and play session organised for our Puffins preschool room this coming Friday but don’t worry if your child is in another room we have some things in the pipeline. We will be sure to invite you in soon enough.

Dates for your diary

Easter 15th - 18th April
Pyjama Day - 21st April
Earth Day - 22nd April
St Georges Day - 23rd April
World Penguin Day - 25th April
Parents Evening - 26th April, 6.15pm-8.30pm

Reminders

Please can we ask that any items of clothing, comforters and water bottles are clearly labelled with your child’s name on, this helps us to keep a track of anything that belongs to your child.
Our core session times are 8-6pm, 8-12.45pm, 1.15pm or 9-3pm, please can we ask that your children are collected promptly at the end of their sessions. Charges are applicable for any late collections.
The children's health and safety is paramount to us and the car park can be a busy place, especially during some parts of the day. Please be aware of cars coming in and out and ensuring cars are parked in designated spaces only. Please can we remind all parents that children should be supervised in the car park at all times to ensure they are kept safe and we ask that you do not leave your car running while waiting to ensure clean air for all our children. Please allow cars to leave the car park before entering.

Day Nursery Reviews

If you would like to share your positive experiences, we would love for you to complete a review for us with day nurseries, we have lots of review cards at the nursery or alternatively you can go to, https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/submitreview

March 2022