At Tops Day Nurseries we take children from 3 months to pre-school age so we are here for you whenever you’re ready.
For some parents, the right age for children to start nursery is determined by when they need or want to return to work after maternity leave. For others, the right age comes much later and is based on helping your child socialise and further develop before starting ‘big school’.
Whatever you decide, having your little one start nursery can be a scary idea for everyone so let us give you some insight into what your options are here, at Tops Day nurseries:
The Nest (0-1 Year Olds)
We will mirror your child’s care routines from home, so much of the day is flexible to meet individual needs. The Nest are the youngest group at Tops Day Nurseries with an age range from 3-12 months, specifically for our pre-walkers.
The Explorers (1-2 Year Olds)
Our under 2’s units have a flexible routine, allowing activities to be altered when children are ready or showing interest in activities other than those currently on offer.
Children have free access to a wide range of activities, offering them learning experiences in all areas of the EYFS. The children can choose what they would like to play with and they are able to select the toys and equipment themselves. Planned activities are created from the children’s interests and areas of their development being supported.
Investigators (2-3 Year Olds)
Our 2 to 3 year old unit has a flexible routine, allowing activities to be altered when children are ready or showing interest in activities other than those currently on offer. The children can choose what they would like to play with and they are able to select the toys and equipment themselves.
Planned activities are created from the children’s interests and areas of their development being supported. During circle time the children are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, some of which are from the Rainbow Project, which will support and promote social and emotional aspects of learning.
Outdoor play or group activities allow children to develop skills of co-operation when working and playing with their peers. All the activities are play-based but challenging and take account of the individual needs of the children. They are all carried out in a safe and stimulating environment and in line with the current EYFS guidelines.
Pre School (4-5 Year Olds)
Preschool children have free access to a wide range of activities, offering them learning experiences in all areas of the EYFS. During play the children socialise with each other and with the practitioners and are able to work on developing a variety of skills.
Preschool children have free access to a wide range of activities, offering them learning experiences in all areas of the EYFS. During play the children socialise with each other and with the practitioners and are able to work on developing a variety of skills.
Self-registration will support the children in beginning to recognise the letters of their name. Each day when your child arrives at the nursery they will be encouraged to find and place their name on the self-registration board. Letters and Sounds is a teaching program designed to help children understand how the alphabet works for reading and spelling and is delivered through a variety of fun activities. The activities pave the way for children to make a good start in reading and writing.
At Tops Day Nurseries we take children from 3 months to pre-school age so we are here for you whenever you’re ready. We have over 30 nurseries across the South so you are sure to find the one that suits you and your family.
If you want to find out more about Tops Day Nurseries, we are here to help so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
