Abbs Cross Day Nursery (Hornchurch)

Who to contact

Contact Name

Nicole Pocock

Contact Position

Nursery Manager

Telephone

01708 458022

E-mail

hx@abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk

Notes

The Baby Nest caters for children from birth to 2 years old. The room is designed to best support the children’s learning and development therefore, the room is separated into various play areas. There is a cosy area for stories and family time, a construction area where children can play with various construction materials and carpeted areas for children to explore small world play, puzzles and role play activities. There are opportunities for messy play, mark making and sensory play.

Starfish and Dolphins Room - Children move to this room around their second birthday until they are ready to leave for school.  Qualified Early Years practitioners implement the educational curriculum for the children. There is an underwater themed bathroom with toilet cubicles, sinks and changing area. The room layout supports all 7 areas of learning and  encourages the children to move freely between the various areas. There is a construction area for building and block play, a mathematical area for practicing counting and puzzles; and space for small world and role play which strongly supports your child’s development of social skills and understanding of the world. There is also a cosy book corner where children can sit quietly, read books with friends or have family time. Messy play is an important part of children’s learning so these activities are encouraged with sand/water play, painting, play-dough and other creative opportunities. There is a specially designed sensory room containing a colour bubble machine, sensory chimes and fibre optics.

• Our setting is within walking distance of a local park where, when we have the opportunity, we like to take the children for walks to feed the ducks and explore their local environment.
• We are also within close proximity to the local library where the children are also taken for occasional visits.
• We have a cook who prepares the children’s meals and snacks using fresh ingredients each day.
• Children have access to our large and secure, purpose built all weather outdoor classroom where they continue their learning and development through play. There is a wooden fort and pirate ship to encourage physical development. Children can ride their bikes and take part in creative and messy play activities.

 Practitioners plan for both the indoor and outdoor environments incorporating the children’s individual interests into the curriculum