FIRST STEPS NURSERY

We are delighted to welcome you to the Knoll School First Steps Nursery.

Our brand new purpose built Nursery Unit compliments and adds to the caring family atmosphere of the school. It was opened by Dr Taylor M.P. in April 2003. The children are the heart of the Nursery and all our staff are committed to providing the highest standards in all aspects of nursery education. Happiness is the key to success. Every child is important and our aim is to provide a safe, caring environment with qualified, experienced and dedicated staff who ensure the children are happy and thrive in all aspects of their development.

We aim to ensure that the transition from home to Nursery is as smooth as possible, so that the children are confident and parents are secure in the knowledge that their child is receiving excellent care. Each child has a key worker throughout their time in First Steps. They are encouraged to reach their full potential whilst benefiting from the interaction with other children.

All children will have the opportunity to explore, be creative and artistic within our planned and structured range of activities. These include creative activities, role play, ‘messy’ play, books, construction activities, music and movement. The children will have the opportunity to play outside with a range of suitable play toys.

Cooked lunches, prepared in the main school kitchen, are available during term time. Parents are requested to provide packed lunches during the school holidays. First Steps Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing for one week at Christmas, one week at Easter and all bank holidays. Opening times are Monday to Friday 7-30am to 6pm.

The purpose built accommodation is safe, secure and child friendly. It comprises of two classrooms, toilets, sleep room constantly monitored by CCTV, audio system and checked regularly by a member of staff, a baby changing room and kitchen. The classrooms are linked and can be used as one large area if required. Children under the age of 12 months are cared for in the Baby Room, children 12 months to rising 3 are looked after in the Toddler Room. The term the child is 3 they move in to the Nursery Classroom on the second floor and continue their education in the Junior school until they leave at the end of Year 6 to join the Senior School of their choice.