Anyone with older toddlers at my favourite nursery?

[jennyh]

Hello

Just looking for anyone who has kids in the pre-school room at my favourite nursery on upland road. My daughter is moving up shortly and I have a few concerns, whilst I will wait to see if they are founded and then raise with the nursery if so, I would love a PM from anyone willing to offer opinions as I find other parents are often the best source of support in these situations!

Thanks

[irishnkiwifamily]

Hi Jennyh,

Yes the pre-school room is very different to the 'little Explorers', this would be obvious as the ages of the children are much older, hence reflecting the ratios. We have two children at this nursery, one in each room. I found the settling in process to be easy and never had any upset. They look forward to going to nursery, and have formed strong relationships with their 'key persons'. The staff and management give time to all children and their carers both at had over/ feed back times, and also during their 6 monthly meetings. I have found that they embrace new initiatives the Early Years Developement, and impleament these measures in a way which benefits all children. I too am a Early Years Practicioner, I looked at a huge amount of nurseries, but nothing could compare with the welcome, an obvious love of children and an a genuine wish to nurture them which was and continues to be apparent at MFN.

I know from my own experience that, the staff and management would be able to answer your queries, with pleasure.

Best Regards.

[jennyh]

Thanks so much! That is great news. Exactly the parent I was hoping to hear from. I think a lack of communication has got me wondering and also I still see her as very little and can't imagine how they meet te needs of such a broad range of ages in one place. But it sounds like you are happy and it has worked and I know I will raise with them if I feel I need to. She has been there well over a year but I'm thrown by the fact I don't know any of the staff in pre school so it feels like a very different place to be!