Early Learning

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Newbury Weekly News

Newbury Gardens Day Nursery and Pre-School

SITUATED in Newbury town centre with excellent transport links, Newbury Gardens Day Nursery, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, offers affordable and flexible childcare options for children from three months to five years old. Children are able to explore daily in the extensive outdoor areas, including the mud kitchen and woodland areas, with large play equipment for the children to practise their gross motor skills. Children are able to follow their interests in the well-resourced environments, supported by highly qualified and experienced staff who plan in the moment to help children reach their full potential. There are now free fully-funded sessions in the brand new Pre- School for two-, three- and four- year-olds, who are eligible for 15 or 30 hours funding and Newbury Gardens is open term- time only, 8.45am-2.45pm. They hope to offer a holiday club for school-aged children in the next few months. Newbury Gardens uses online Learning Journeys to share with parents their child’s development and learning at nursery andparents can also add their home experiences to this. Parents are welcome to come along to the regular stay-and- play sessions to observe and engage with their child in the

Abacus Day Nursery

since he was six months, he has been to a number of nurseries, all across the UK. My son gets the best of the best care and education from Abacus Nursery and I, as a mother, receive my peace of mind, knowing that my son is in good hands. “Abacus Staff always show that simple gesture of heartfelt warmth to their children, which make Abacus Nursery so special. Abacus staff members are very keen to accommodate special requests from parents. “My son has developed significantly, in all areas like awareness, behaviour, physical and emotional development, since he started going to Abacus. He is learning French as well. I am extremely pleased with his overall development. “Last, but never the least, when I go to collect my son at the end of a busy day, I always find him happy,

chirpy, satisfied and that speaks for itself” Ranjana – Parent at Abacus Parents are kept up-to-date using a dedicated online portal where nursery news and events are shared and, most importantly, where you can securely access details of how your child slept, ate and enjoyed their day and share in your child’s developmental progress, with easy to understand developmental observations and progress tracking. Parents love this service. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pmMonday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Get in touch today to arrange your visit and find out more. Abacus Day Nursery, Oxford Road, Newbury, RG14 1XB. Call (01635) 550134 or email abacus@completechildcare.co.uk

ABACUS has been one of Newbury’s childcare gems for many years, helping working families in the area from its large homely setting located close to the centre of Newbury on Oxford Road. It has many of the features and facilities you’d expect of a top nursery, but with the added benefit of those personal touches that keep you as a parent feeling connected to your child while you are apart. Children at Abacus Day Nursery also benefit from regular weekly visits fromMadame for their fun French lessons and Outdoor Learning Leader Helen, both of whom open children’s minds to the world that surrounds them and the people in that world. “Abacus Nursery is by far the best nursery that I have come across. My son is nearly four now and

drinking water and milk available at all times. If you would like to visit Newbury Gardens Day Nursery please call (01635) 580980.

nursery environment. There is a large onsite kitchen, and the cook Sally provides wholesome, healthy meals and snacks for the children, with

Spaces Available

Quality Childcare in the heart of Newbury

Caring for children from 3 months to 5 years

• Located five minutes walk from Newbury train station • Open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, 52 weeks of the year • Full, part-time and flexible spaces available • Beautiful woodland garden and large play area

• We aim to provide a ‘home from home’ environment for your child • Fresh vegetables and home-made meals prepared on site everyday by our Cook Sally • Weekly music and movement sessions provided by Wiggle Waggle • Weekly sports sessions with In2sport • Funding accepted for children aged 2 - 4 yrs

Hours Childcare 30 Accepting

Come and see what we have to offer

Caring for children from 3 months to five years

Get in touch to find out more!

Greenham House, Greenham Rd, Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 7HS Phone: 01635 580980 email: info@ngdn.co.uk www.newburygardensdaynursery.co.uk

completechildcare.co.uk abacus@completechildcare.co.uk 01635 550 134