Coed Derw Day Nursery

General information

At Coed Derw Day Nursery we believe that all children are entitled to the best start in life, which means an excellent day care facility that matches their happy home life.

We have created a calm and relaxing space for children from the age of 3 months to 5 years to learn, grow and play, in a home from home environment. We also offer after school care for children up to the age of 12 years.

We believe that children learn and develop through exploring the natural environment and through having a range of sensory experiences, supported by sensitive adults. We allow the children in our care freedom to express themselves, play and gain confidence and independence.

We follow the Foundation Phase curriculum, encouraging children to engage in sensory, messy and exploratory play. We aim to spend as much time as possible in our extensive outdoor area, and provide a range of resources and equipment made from many different materials.

Children in our care are supported and cared for by our qualified staff who have experience as playworkers, play therapists, outdoor practitioners, Forest School leaders, early years advisers, teachers and psychologists. Together, this diverse team create a wonderful learning environment in which children feel nurtured, supported, loved and respected.

Parents are encouraged to be as involved as possible in the children's day care experience, with daily journals kept by children's key workers. The nursery ethos is based in part on Steiner, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Scandinavian paradigms. This means the children in our care have access to a wide range of learning styles adapted from some of the world's leading early years experts.

The nursery offers a full day, school day, half day and before or after school service. This is dependent on the need of specific parent and child. Prices are available on request. Discounts are offered for full week places. Discounts are also offered for parents registering more than one child.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Lunch is provided by local catering and early years organisation 'The Learning Partnership' and is prepared and delivered by them daily. Menus are available on request.