Ashdon House of Children Baby Care Unit

Open 52 weeks/year weeks/year

Introduction

The baby care unit is in its own purpose built Tudor style building, which is set on a farm, surrounded by open fields, ideal for taking the babies on short walks.

It has its own outside play area, used only by the children attending the baby unit, which is securely fenced and has a large grassed area with artificial turf for all year use, together with a paved area for rockers, trikes and push along toys.

We have a secure entrance system and CCTV fitted (Used only within the nursery.)

The aims of our baby care unit are:

To offer and focus on a high standard of care for babies with highly trained, experienced, qualified staff, using a key worker system.

To provide a secure, relaxed, happy and stimulating environment in which your child can develop at their own pace

To provide an opportunity to socialise with other children and adults.

To provide age appropriate equipment and play activities.

To meet the individual needs of each baby or toddler in our care.

To provide parents with regular information on their child, whilst in our care.

Sleep and quiet time

A quiet room with cots is available, where your child may sleep or rest, as and when needed. In addition (and when the weather allows), prams are provided so that children may sleep outside, in the fresh air, under the supervision of our staff.

Individual blankets for each child will be available, so that they may have the comfort of their own blanket and its familiar smell. Parents are encouraged to provide any other comforter that may assist their child to feel relaxed in their new surroundings.

Food

Hot home cooked lunch and tea, plus mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack, will be provided. For those younger children, we will endeavour to fit their meals into their individual eating and sleeping patterns.

Food will be prepared on the premises. We will pay particular attention to ensuring that the food is nutritionally sound for babies, with no additives, colours, salt, sugar etc. Water and fruit juice will be provided for drink times and we will encourage children to move from bottles to feeder cups as they grow older.

Disposable Nappies.

Milk formula, clearly labelled, either to be made up, or ready made in bottles.

A change of clothing, Wellington boots etc. (for those old enough)

Food and fruit juice for each child.

Individual blankets for their rest.

Cleaning wipes.