Care of your child is at the centre of all that we do
Baby GEMS Philosophy
Baby GEMS is a 21 place unit located within the grounds of Sherfield in a home style environment with a large range of age appropriate toys, equipment and resources. Baby GEMS is open between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday – Friday, 48 weeks per year
We provide excellent day care for children aged between 3 months and 2 years. Our staffing ratio is 1:3 and children are provided with a stimulating programme to enable them to develop the foundations for later learning.
All staff are involved in the care of the children. Each child has a key worker who is responsible for observations and producing a daily record and diary.
The care, security and happiness of your child is at the centre of all that we do.
To provide a stable environment that replicates what your child experiences at home.
To adopt the ‘key person’ approach enabling each child to develop the close bonds that are necessary for personal, social and emotional development.
To ensure our children are stimulated and develop in all areas particularly personally, socially and emotionally, physically and linguistically. This includes our special ‘Fit for Learning’ programme based upon traditional rhymes and rhymes from other countries.
Baby GEMS Aims
Ensure that the happiness and welfare of your child are paramount
Follow our daily routine of ‘educare’ which will promote feelings of security and confidence
Offer new experiences in a safe and caring environment
Provide an individual daily programme and a written record of your childs’ day
Promote equal access and equality for all children and families in our care
Follow the guidelines set out by the ‘Sure Start’ (Birth to Three Matters) initiative
Be accessible should you wish to contact us
Baby GEMS Sessions
Early
7.30 - 8.15am
Includes breakfast
Core am
8.15 - 12.45pm
Includes lunch and snack
Core pm
12.45 - 5.15pm
Includes tea and snack
Late
5.15 - 6.00pm
We advise that your child attends at least 3 sessions per week
We are flexible: days and sessions may be booked subject to availability.
We provide a nutritional well-balanced diet using home cooked food.
Activities are provided according to the age and the development of each child.
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