Little Explorers – Under 2s 30 Hours Funded Childcare – From 9 Months Old!
Tiny toes, BIG adventures & a whole lot of discovery!
Welcome to Little Explorers, where every giggle, wiggle and wobble is part of a wonderful new adventure!
Our bright, cosy baby room is filled with love, laughter and exciting opportunities for our littlest learners to explore, discover and grow.
Little hands, BIG discoveries!
From splashing and squishing to messy play, music, treasure baskets and sensory adventures, there's never a dull moment! And yes, getting messy is all part of the fun!
Eat, sleep, play, repeat!
Every baby is unique! We follow their individual routines, offering plenty of cuddles, comfort and reassurance, with a cosy sleep area for recharging those tiny batteries.
Small steps, HUGE celebrations!First words, first steps and first friendships — we celebrate every milestone, big or small!Because at Harlequin, little people are a BIG deal!
Little Explorers — where little beginnings become BIG adventures!
TWEENIES ROOM ( 2 to 3 Years - Free Funding available subject to NYCC eligibility )
The Tweeny Room toys and equipment stimulate and develop the children’s natural curiosity. The sand and water tray allow the children to have different tactile experiences, the home corner allows children to play and copy what the grown up do.
The children begin to share and play cooperatively with the other children.
The Activities are planned daily to support children’s interests with a mix of free play and structured activities including painting, singing, musical instruments, hand rhymes and dressing up.
PRE-SCHOOL ROOM ( 3 to 5 Years - Free Funding available subject to NYCC eligibility )
The Pre-School is organised in small separate bay areas, each focusing on different areas of development:
• Role-play
• Sand and water play
• Painting area
• Construction/imagination
• Mark making & creative area
• Quiet reading and mark making area
• Small world
• Computer
• Book area
Children work individually in small groups or as a whole class. All planning is displayed and records of each child’s achievements are noted. The children are encouraged to become more independent, ready for the transition to school.
The following are a few examples of how we do this;
• Each child has their own hook for their coat and is encouraged to hang their own coat up
• Children learn to recognise their own name, for self-registration
• Children choose books to take home and share
By becoming self confident with these small things it builds children’s self esteem so making the transition to school that much smoother.
Nadine and Leanne oversee the day-to-day running of each room, to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of education and childcare. To ensure we meet the needs of all our children all staff regularly attend training to update and develop their skills.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask, if you are interested in a place please complete the enrolment form and return it as soon as possible.
