Jelly Babies and Jelly Tots On first day a written account of your child’s usual daily routine Nappies – either large bag or at least 6 in your child’s labelled pump bag. Wipes – either sent daily / can be stored at nursery and staff will inform you when we require more. Creams if requir
We offer a wide range of toys and equipment at nursery. Unless we specifically request otherwise your child should not bring toys in with them, we accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to those toys whilst at nursery. The nursery is unable to store these items under the children’s pegs a
Internal window blind cords and chains can pose a risk to babies, small children and vulnerable people who could injure or even strangle themselves on looped operating cords and chains. It only takes seconds for a child to lose their life on a window blind cord so take steps to make sure your childr
Kitchen equipment, cooking and food and drink, are responsible for more than half of all burns and scalds. Follow these safety tips to keep your child out of harm’s way. In the kitchen Keep children out of the kitchen, if possible, when you’re cooking Keep children away from the front of the
The best way to teach children about fire safety is by example. Let your children see you being sensible and careful about cooking, candles and other potential fire risks. Find out more about talking to children about fire – and what they should do if there is one. Fire is one of the most common [
Every week around 500 children under five are rushed to hospital because it’s thought they have swallowed something poisonous. Find out how putting a few simple measures in place can stop this happening to your child. Storing medicines Keep medicines well out of reach and out of sight of young
Every year over 390,000 children under the age of 15 are taken to hospital with injuries resulting from a fall at home or in the garden. Although most falls are not serious, some can lead to injuries with long term consequences. Putting the following safety checks in place can help your child avoid
• Using the toilet independently • Recognise their own name • Put their own shoes and coat on • Pour their own drink • Butter their own toast • Can sit for activity for at least 10 minutes. • Can follow simple instructions • Can follow a familiar routine • Has control over tools â€
Dollymixtures recognises the significant impact that starting nursery has, not only for the child, but for their family too. We value the importance of ensuring continuity and try to ensure that this transition is as smooth as possible. Effective techniques that parents have shared with us to prepar
British Forest Schools have been developed and adapted from the original concept implemented in Sweden in the 1950’s and developed throughout other Scandinavian and European Countries. The Forest Schools concept established in Denmark for pre-school children (under seven years) in the 1980’s ste