Nurseries in Caversham - Nursery in Caversham

We want you to make the right choice! There are a number of nurseries in Caversham so the nursery in Caversham you decide upon for the day care of your child is crucial in many ways.
When you visit any of the nurseries in Caversham make certain you have a list of questions to ask and more importantly, that you come away with acceptable answers to them all!

Here are some questions we feel you may like to ask;

How long has the nursery in Caversham been open, can the nursery provide you with references from other parents.
What training does the manager/owner of the nursery in Caversham have and what additional training - if any - is imposed upon the childcare staff in the nurseries employ.
Following training what qualifications have been attained and what percentage of staff hold dedicated childcare qualifications
With reference to the individual carer, what do they like most about working with children?
How will they encourage good behaviour and enforce discipline?
How many children does the nursery in Caversham look after and how many children do staff members look after?
What sort of food and drink will the nurseries in Caversham provide for your child?
What will your child be doing all day? Is there a routine that will help your child settle in - is the TV on all day or are the children stimulated by other structured activities?
Where will your child sleep during the day - make sure you see the room and facilities..
Are the children taken out of the nursery environment at any time - Do you organise regular outings for the children?  - are the gardens/play areas large enough to cope with the number of children
How is the progress of your child monitored and reported on?
What insurances are in place at the nursery in Caversham?
When was - and can you read - the last ofsted report. Make sure to get the URL to the online report.
Can I look around the building and see the rooms where my child will be?
Can you offer flexible hours and/or a part-time place?
What's an average day like?
What's staff turnover like? A good nursery should be able to retain its staff.
Always talk to the other parents in advance or during a visit to a nursery in Caversham
Explain any rules that you may have for your child to the nursery carer

Tips on why and how to choose a nursery in Caversham

Studies have shown that children who attend nurseries are more confident as they have mixed with other children from an early age, and can also go on to do better at school. Nurseries in Caversham should work hard to help your child have a great start in life through ‘key worker’ schemes where your child has one main carer, nutritious menus and many opportunities to learn new skills and understanding through play.

Running a nursey is business but it is also a vocation. At Orchard it is something we love doing, seeing the children progress and enjoying visits from children and parents years later, who still remember their time at Orchard Day Nursery, or as we like to think - the best nursery in Caversham!