A day with us

Messy play, story time and lots of fresh air

Our day follows a gentle routine, so children always know what comes next.

Our daily routine

9.00Welcome and outdoor playHello, self-registration and straight outside.
9.30Child-led and adult-led activitiesPainting, sand, small world, books and group activities.
10.00Snack and milkChildren bring a snack pot and we offer milk or water.
11.15Tidy upEveryone helps put the room back together.
11.30Story and songCircle time on the carpet.
11.45Outdoor playA last run around before lunch.
12.00LunchPacked lunches together at the table.
12.30Child-led and adult-led activitiesAfternoon play, crafts and cooking.
2.00Tidy upGetting ready for home time.
2.15Story and songOur favourite books and rhymes.
2.30Outdoor playFresh air before collection.
3.00Home timeCollection by an adult on your collection form.

Sun safety

From April to September we play outside before 11am and after 2pm. Please bring a sun hat and labelled sun cream.

Healthy teeth

We follow a dental hygiene routine and share tips on snacks, drinks and brushing. See our healthy teeth guides.

What to bring

Old clothes that can get messy, with a named coat, sweatshirt and shoes
A named bag with a full change of clothes
Plimsolls or trainers for indoors
Nappies or pull-ups and wipes, if your child needs them
A packed lunch (kept cool in our chilled lunch trolley) and a labelled snack pot
Labelled sun cream and a sun hat in summer
Spare clothes, nappies and wipes go in your child’s Wigmore string bag
A favourite toy or comfort object is welcome, especially when settling in

Please leave at home

Jewellery
Open-toe shoes, slip-ons and flip-flops
Nuts and eggs in lunch boxes

Smoking and vaping are not allowed on or around the premises.

Their own things

Your child's own space

A Wigmore string bag

Every child gets their own Wigmore string bag. Fill it up with spare clothes, nappies and wipes, and it comes back and forth each day.

Their own tray

A tray with their name on, for their things and everything they make.

Their own coat peg

A named peg for their coat and bag, so they know exactly where their things live.

Chilled lunch trolley

Packed lunches go straight into our chilled lunch trolley and stay cool until lunchtime.

Helping your child settle

Keep a routine

Coming on the same days at the same time helps your child know what to expect.

Arrive on time

Joining at the start of a session is easier than walking into a busy room.

Talk it up

Talk positively about pre-school at home, and about the friends and key person they will see.

Say goodbye

A short, cheerful goodbye works best. We will call you if your child needs you.

Questions

Lunch, snacks and outdoor play

Do you provide lunch?

Children bring a packed lunch, which we eat together from 12 to 12.30. We do not run a hot lunch club.

What should a packed lunch include?

Something from each food group: fruit, vegetables, a starchy food such as bread or pasta, a protein and a dairy food. Water, milk or a low-sugar drink.

What can’t my child bring?

Please avoid nuts and eggs (because of allergies), sweets, chocolate, crisps, sugary drinks and processed meats.

Do children go outside in winter?

Yes, every day. Please send a named coat, and wellies on wet days.

Come and see us. Visits are free and there is no obligation.

Have a look round, meet the team and ask anything you like.

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