Communication
We use Tapestry which is a secure online Learning Journal to record photos, observations and comments, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, to build up a record of your child's experiences during their time with us. We also encourage parents to use Tapestry to share with us what is happening at home, be it an adventure at the play park or to celebrate sleeping through the night!
We understand how important it is for parents and carers to know how their baby has spent their day, particularly during those first precious months. When your baby is under 12 months old, keeping track of feeds, sleep and nappy changes can help you understand their needs and maintain consistency between home and nursery.
To help keep you fully informed, we provide each baby with a daily diary book, which travels between home and nursery.
Throughout the day, our practitioners record important details including:
- Bottles and feeds – what your baby has had and when
- Meals – foods offered and how much they have eaten
- Sleep – when your baby slept and for how long
- Nappies – changes throughout the day
- Additional notes – anything else we feel you may want to know about your baby’s day
In our Baby Room, we believe in cultivating a strong sense of community and providing support to parents/carers on this incredible journey of parenthood. We organize regular events, workshops, and parent-practitioner meetings, allowing you to connect with other parents, share experiences, and learn from experts in early childhood development.
Join us and embark on a beautiful journey of growth, learning and discovery for your little one. Together, we will create precious memories and lay the foundation for a bright future filled with endless possibilities.
Sleep/ Rest
Our staff implement the safer sleep guidance from the Lullaby's Trust.
As a result, it is our priority to provide children with a safer sleep environment to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in babies up to 12 months of age, and sudden unexpected death in childhood (SUDC) in children aged over 12 months.
In line with that, Our Educators will ensure:
- Always place babies down to sleep on their back.
- Use a separate, clear, firm, flat, and waterproof mattress.
- Babies 1 year and under will use a formal cot meeting British Standards.
- Keep cots free of loose toys or thick padding. Use lightweight blankets tucked in firmly below the shoulders (feet-to-foot) or a well-fitted baby sleep bag.
- Keep room temperatures ideal at 16–20°C. Check the baby's chest or back of the neck to gauge if they are too hot.
- Staff will remain in the same room for sleeping babies under 6 months old. Older babies will be within constant sight and hearing with frequent physical checks
- If a baby falls asleep in a car seat or carrier while traveling, we will move them to a flat, separate cot immediately upon arrival at the setting. We will remove any coats, jumpers to prevent overheating
- A baby monitor will be used for children over six months of age, we will ensure it allows children to be seen and heard at all times.
Wherever possible, we aim to follow a similar sleep and rest routine to the one you have at home, helping your baby experience consistency between home and nursery.
When you share your baby’s usual sleep patterns, settling methods and individual cues with us, our Educators can incorporate these into their day at nursery. We appreciate that routines can change as babies grow, so we will regularly communicate with you and adapt our approach as your baby’s needs develop.
Our aim is to make the transition between home and nursery as smooth as possible, while still responding to your baby’s individual needs on the day.
