About our
Hoddesdon
nursery
Our Hoddesdon nursery is inviting and warm with a home from home feel. The areas within our nursery are dedicated areas for the different age ranges to ensure we offer appropriate learning and experiences tailored to that age. We have a cosy baby room, a toddler room, and a pre-school. All the rooms within our nursery and the outside areas build up on the children’s interests and aim to stimulate their curiosity. We are also very lucky to have a fantastic garden area for our children as well as a sensory room.
Our children are served seasonal, healthy lunches and snacks daily and we can cater for any dietary requirements as well as support the weaning process for babies.
At our nursery in Hoddesdon we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, supporting all areas of your child’s development from three months until they are ready to go to school. Our early years practitioners monitor each child’s progress and plan a variety of enrichment experiences to support individual development in all areas of learning.
Babies
3 months to 2 years
We offer a self-contained baby unit with a milk kitchen, sleeping room and changing facilities.
This will enable the nursery team to closely follow each baby’s routine. A sensory area within the room allows babies to explore which helps them to understand about the world around them.
Toddlers
2 to 3 years
Our toddlers can take part in a range of learning opportunities.
Our activities include arts and crafts, sensory play and story time to aid their development.
Pre-school
3 to 5 years
In pre-school, children begin getting ready for school with our school readiness programme.
Ensuring children leave our setting prepared for the world around them.
Outdoors
We have a lovely outside area for the children to explore.
This extends their learning into the outdoor environment. We are also located close to Chesham Moor which will allow for frequent visits for nature walks.
What makes our Hoddesdon nursery special
Below is an example of how we spend our day at Ashbourne Day Nurseries, please note nurseries and the dedicated rooms within them may differ
HOW WE SPEND OUR DAY AT
ASHBOURNE DAY NURSERIES
7:30 – 9:00am | Breakfast – A substantial meal to start the day |
9:00am | Morning opportunities and garden exploration |
10:00 – 10:30am | Snack time – A healthy snack |
10:30am | Free flow into garden and more opportunities |
11:30 – 12:30pm | Lunch time – A nutritious meal to fuel play |
12:30 – 14:00pm | Play time for all |
14:00 – 14:30pm | Snack time – A healthy snack |
14:30 – 15:00pm | Tidy-up Time |
15:00 – 15:30pm | Afternoon opportunities and garden exploration |
16:00pm | Tea – Sending their tummies home full |
16:30 – 18:00pm | Calm activities – Story time, Drawings etc. |
18:00 | Close |
Below is an example menu at Ashbourne Day Nurseries, please note nurseries and the dedicated rooms within them may differ
Breakfast is an option of Rice Krispies, Weetabix, Toast or Multigrain Cereals and fruit. Purees can be made to suit your child’s stages of weaning. Alternative options will be created to suit dietary requirements.
Snacks are served AM and PM with an option of Rice Cakes, Breadsticks / Crudites and Dips, Crumpets, Crackers with Cheese Spread and Tomatoes, a Selection of Fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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