Parent Handbook
Welcoming a child to the nursery
Children about to start nursery are recommended to make at least two familiarisation visits with a parent/carer to help them settle in.
On their first day with us they will be welcomed by their Key Person and re-introduced to the other children. Whilst we try not to encourage children to bring their own toys from home with them, sometimes a teddy or blanket can be a comfort during the first few days. However, most children quickly settle in and enjoy their new surroundings.
What to bring with you
Each child should have sufficient clothes for their daily needs plus a spare set in the event of “accidents”. Parents are asked to ensure that children do not bring valuable items with them, as the nursery cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage.
Please bring sunhats and an adequate sun block during the summer months, Wellington boots, gloves and suitable outdoor clothing during the winter to ensure that your child can benefit from outdoor pursuits.
All clothes should be clearly labelled. Parents of toddlers and children who are not fully toilet trained are asked to provide enough nappies to last the day.
Medication
We are able to administer prescribed medications at our nursery. Please read our medication policy for further information. Any medication brought into nursery must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and date, and given to the Nursery Manager, who will ask you to sign a medication book to administer that medication.
Please bring sunhats and an adequate sun block during the summer months, Wellington boots, gloves and suitable outdoor clothing during the winter to ensure that your child can benefit from outdoor pursuits.
All clothes should be clearly labelled. Parents of toddlers and children who are not fully toilet trained are asked to provide enough nappies to last the day.
What to do in cases of sickness
Any child who has, or develops, an infectious illness must be kept at home in order to help prevent the spread of illness. This includes conditions such as vomiting, diarrhoea, discharges from eyes or mouth, conjunctivitis, sore throat and obvious rashes. In particular, any child suffering from vomiting or diarrhoea must be kept at home until clear of symptom for a minimum period of 48 hours. Please call the nursery if your child is unable to attend. For more details speak with the Nursery Manager.
Please bring sunhats and an adequate sun block during the summer months, Wellington boots, gloves and suitable outdoor clothing during the winter to ensure that your child can benefit from outdoor pursuits.
All clothes should be clearly labelled. Parents of toddlers and children who are not fully toilet trained are asked to provide enough nappies to last the day.
Accidents and incidents
Despite extensive risk analyses and all efforts to remove hazards, accidents can happen. All such incidents are recorded, monitored and reported back to the parent/carer, who will be asked to sign an accident form. Where an accident is of a serious nature we will contact the parent/carer or the emergency contact to advise them of what has happened and what action is being taken. Where necessary we will contact the child’s doctor or the emergency services.
Please bring sunhats and an adequate sun block during the summer months, Wellington boots, gloves and suitable outdoor clothing during the winter to ensure that your child can benefit from outdoor pursuits.
All clothes should be clearly labelled. Parents of toddlers and children who are not fully toilet trained are asked to provide enough nappies to last the day.
Security
All visitors to the nursery are greeted and released by a member of staff. Only those who are pre-authorised to collect their child from nursery will be allowed to do so, unless approval is given by the parent/carer. Parents/carers are asked to leave an emergency number where they can be contacted.
Please bring sunhats and an adequate sun block during the summer months, Wellington boots, gloves and suitable outdoor clothing during the winter to ensure that your child can benefit from outdoor pursuits.
All clothes should be clearly labelled. Parents of toddlers and children who are not fully toilet trained are asked to provide enough nappies to last the day.
Opening times
Stepping Stones is open during term time only from 9.00am until 3.00pm.
Our session times are Monday until Friday. Morning session 9.00am until 12.00pm, afternoon sessions are 12pm until 3pm. All day sessions are 9am until 3pm.
Please bring sunhats and an adequate sun block during the summer months, Wellington boots, gloves and suitable outdoor clothing during the winter to ensure that your child can benefit from outdoor pursuits.
All clothes should be clearly labelled. Parents of toddlers and children who are not fully toilet trained are asked to provide enough nappies to last the day.
Public liability insurance
Stepping Stones Day Nursery Ltd. is insured through Sun Alliance insurance