Wishing Well preschool nursery, Poplar shaw, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3NJ
Welcome
The Wishing Well nursery preschool opened in the early 70’s by a group of mums looking for childcare in the local area, then Lynn and Linda took over ownership in 1994 and recently moved to the new purposely designed building in January 2016 welcoming babies and children from birth to 5 years.
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We recognise that some children and adults are treated unequally for lots of different reasons, perhaps because of the language they speak, how they behave, the colour of their skin or even where they live. We believe this is wrong and aim to ensure that every child and adult who visits and uses our setting will feel equally welcomed, valued and accepted.
Our vision is to create a happy and secure foundation for children in their formative years celebrating differences and to create and maintain a working partnership with the parents where you feel included as a part of the community.
Aims and objectives
The Wishing Well aims to ensure that each child:
• Is cared for in a safe and stimulating environment
• Is given the highest standard of care and attention because of our ratio of nursery staff to children
• Have the opportunity to join other children and adults to play and learn together
• Is provided with the appropriate activities to allow them to progress
• Has a dedicated Key Person to provide an excellent standard of child care
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the guidance issued by Department for Children, schools and families for children from birth to five years. It provides advice and detailed information on supporting children’s learning and development and welfare.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which guides the work of all practitioners is grouped together into four complementary themes:
• A Unique Child
• Positive Relationships
• Enabling Environments
• Learning and Development
Practitioners will reflect on the different ways that children learn and reflect on their practice. Three characteristics of effective teaching and learning are:
• Playing and exploring
• Active learning
• Creating and thinking critically
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Our nursery offers a 'home from home' environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years where they are cared for and motivated to grow as individuals. We aim to provide child care based on traditional family values. Our professional and friendly nursery staff teach by example; and by sharing mealtimes with the children, they develop both social and good eating habits.
We provide flexible sessions
We have qualified, dedicated and experienced staff
Accept government funded places
Run by early years professionals
Accept Childcare vouchers
Provide healthy balanced and freshly prepared meals
