Settling your child into the nursery environment is very important. The approach to the introduction of your child will be discussed on a one-on-one basis with you, and the optimum introduction method will be adopted depending on their age, experience and temperament.

The seven areas of learning are a focus of our nursery environment. These areas are: Personal, social and emotional development Physical development Communication and language Literacy Mathematics Understanding of the world Expressive arts and design We work with the Birth to 5 matters framework - more information can be found on https://birthto5matters.org.uk/information-for-parents.

Daisy Chain Nursery has very well maintained large secure outdoor play areas where children can enjoy safe and supervised play in a pleasant environment, including - large grass and safety flooring areas for older children, which also has a canopy for differing weather conditions. This allows children to play outside all year round. a secluded lawned area where babies can play under supervision. a sensory garden, where your child can explore different sensations. equipment including a play house is also available for them to enjoy. We employ landscape gardeners to ensure our outside areas are kept to a very high standard.

All diets can be catered for and the meals provided are breakfast, lunch and light tea. The nursery menus have been prepared in line with the recommendations from the community dietitian and in accordance with the guidelines laid down in Eating Well For The Unders 5s In Childcare. Claire and the Cook have completed Food Allergen training and ensures the nursery meets the current legislation regarding Food Allergies. All staff have completed Food safety and hygiene training.

Extra sessions, if available, can be booked by contacting Claire Heslop, our Manager.

Daisy Chain Nursery operates an equal opportunities policy. All children, adults and carers are treated as individuals, taking into account religious, ethnic, cultural and other preferences and origins. On a day to day basis this means that: All carers must ensure that children are provided with information about different cultures. Every child is encouraged to develop and learn without prejudice. Equal Opportunities are fully integrated into our activities and displays positively reflecting the history and culture of living in a multicultural society. All play activities reflect non-sexist and non-racist attitudes. Role playing situations, books, posters, story telling, food & cooking activities, dressing up, jigsaws, and music are all used to emphasise our non-racist and non-sexist attitudes.

We believe strongly in two-way communication with parents: our childcare team and key persons are available for discussions on a daily basis our regular newsletter includes details of activities and the individual unit newsletters provide information on what the unit are doing well and what they want to work on next we have special events involving parents and children, including our Summer Fair in July, our Bonfire celebration, and our Christmas play we produce termly reports and schedule individual reviews to discuss your child's progress. we encourage parents to follow us on our Facebook page - where we provide updates on activities and events

We are inspected and registered by Ofsted and a copy of our latest inspection report is available through Ofsted's website. We are also registered for tax credits and for the funded Early Education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds for 15 or 30 hours, those whom meet the eligibility criteria. If you require more information please visit : https://www.bradford.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/looking-for-childcare/childcare-and-early-education/

Daisy Chain Nursery has nursery nurse and carer ratios that meet Ofsted requirements. (1:3 for under 2's, 1:5 for 2-3 years, 1:8 for 3-5 years). We currently have 7 NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualified nursery nurses, 4 NVQ 2 nursery assistant, 2 nursery assistants (training towards NVQ2/NVQ 3 childcare) and 1 cook/ lunchtime supervisor.

Our nursery will only release children into the care of parents or other adults by prior arrangement with their parents. We have specific procedures for collection of children that will be made available to parents on enrolment of their child.

Staff members are required to undertake First Aid and Health and Safety briefings and many of our nursery nurses and carers have qualifications in this area. All qualifications are listed within the nursery.

Security is important to us and the following measures are in place: CCTV cameras are in every room and also cover our outdoor play areas. These are accessible by our manager. Security front-doors, which can only open from the inside, and sound an alarm when open. An emergency alarm system linked directly to a security firm control centre is in place for added peace of mind.