Nursery

Established for over 20 years, the Nursery provides superb quality childcare catering for up to 45 children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years old.

Qualified staff care for all the needs of the children. The Nursery is registered with Ofsted (read the latest report), who regularly inspect us to ensure that the National Daycare Standards are being followed. In September 2008 the Nursery implemented the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), providing the statutory framework for all children from birth to five years. The new EYFS is divided into 4 principles which are:

A Unique Child - all children start the learning process from birth, they learn to be self-assured, confident, capable and resilient.

Positive Relationships - children benefit from feeling secure with their own family, their keyworker and staff within the Nursery. This helps them to become strong and independent.

Enabling Environments - the environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children's development and learning.

Learning and Development - children all progress differently and at different rates. All areas of development are equally important and all are interconnected.

We continually evaluate what we do, observe the children regularly and plan appropriate activities to meet their needs, as well as caring for them appropriately.

Facilities and setup

The Nursery is split into 3 different rooms and each room accommodates a different age group. Stepping Stones is for children aged 3 to 4 years old. The second room, Pebbles, is for 2 to 3 years old and Cuddle Corner is for babies from 3 months to 2 years old.

We have introduced free flow between the Pebbles and Stepping Stones, which gives the children more choices as there are more activities on offer through the two rooms, this happens at set times during the daily routine and the older babies are also included in the activity time with a member of staff from Cuddle Corner.

The children from all age groups benefit from the use of 2 garden areas. Our sensory garden is under cover and includes wind chimes, plants and windmills. The second garden is a lot bigger and is used for the children to play with their outdoor toys and we also organise racing games and activities such as painting and water play.

Meals

During the day healthy and nutritious meals are provided. Breakfasts can include cereal, toast and fruit. Dinner is a cooked meal such as a roast dinner or spaghetti bolognaise, and puddings such as fresh fruit or apple pie. Tea varies from spaghetti on toast to wholemeal sandwich and vegetable nuggets. Weekly menus are on display in the Nursery for parents to refer to.

Fresh fruit is provided every day together with bottled water that the children can help themselves to and we cater for children with specialised diets.

Wating list

The Nursery operates a waiting list for morning, afternoon and all day sessions.

If you would like to add your name to the waiting list or if you would like further information on any aspect of the Nursery please complete the online form or contact the Nursery Manager on 024 7688 7305 or nursery.ss@coventry.ac.uk.

Childcare vouchers

The Nursery accepts workplace childcare vouchers such as Busy Bees and we also offer funding from the City Council for all our 3 to 4 year olds. Every 3 year old child is entitled to this regardless of their circumstances and this can be claimed the term after their third birthday.

Fees and funding

The Student Funding Office can advise you on any funding you may be entitled to, including help with childcare. For more information telephone 024 7615 2040/2050 or email funding.ss@coventry.ac.uk.

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Location

The Nursery is located on the corner of Alma Street and Hood Street, and opening times are from 8.45am to 17.15pm, although we may be able to offer earlier or later times if you require it.

Download the Coventry University Nursery policy and procedures document.