Dear Parents/Carers, Where has this year gone? Christmas is upon us and I have some important dates for you all. We are all looking forward...
Read More >>Christmas Shutdown
Yes, I know, I know . . . but someone always asks before the clocks go back! We’ll be closing for Christmas at some point...
Read More >>Jean awarded BEM
Our very own Jean Sowten has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List. Normally announced in June, the...
Read More >>New Management Team Announced
The following is a letter from Sue Dreksler, Chairman of Trustees, Sevenoaks Day Nursery:- Dear All, Re: New manager I am writing on behalf of...
Read More >>NHS launch ‘Better Health’
If you’re anything like me you will have picked up one or two bad habits over the past four or five months (can it really...
Read More >>Sevenoaks Day Nursery Fees
A letter from Sue Dreksler, Chairman of Trustees: Dear Parents/Guardians, Re: SDN Fees I am writing on behalf of the Trustees of Sevenoaks Day Nursery...
Read More >>Farewell old friend
This week sees the start of the demolition of the old nursery building. Opened in 1989 the Nursery was the brainchild of Dr Margaret Bates,...
Read More >>A fantastic resource for all parents of 0-5 year olds
If you haven’t yet taken a look at this new initiative from the BBC, may I heartily recommend that you do! We have links to...
Read More >>High flying Laura
She’s at it again! I dunno, you’d have thought one scary dive out of an airplane travelling at 1,000 mph and then falling through the...
Read More >>Rules on “bubbles” to be relaxed on 20 July
On Jul 2, 2020 By Rachel Lawler, Early Years Alliance Early years providers will no longer need to keep children in small, consistent groups within...
Read More >>Summer Club 20th July to 28th August
It is clear that there is demand for Summer Club this year and, assuming the battle against COVID-19 continues to go our way, we will...
Read More >>Govt. guidance on children returning to nurseries
Here’s the latest guidance on whether children should or should not attend Nursery: The following principles will apply to the wider opening of settings: children...
Read More >>Our first week back
I asked Rachel for some notes, so I could provide you all with the inside track on what it’s been like this past week, but...
Read More >>New Policy Published
The Trustees have just approved a policy which provides guidelines for everyone attending or visiting the Nursery, as lockdown measures are relaxed and the Nursery...
Read More >>Returning to Nursery: places, dates and days
A big ‘Thank You’ to all those who completed the survey – 40% of you – the information has been very useful in working out...
Read More >>Back to Nursery – Frequently asked questions
As we publish information about returning to Nursery there will, understandably, be lots of questions. So, I’ll publish the questions here along with our answer....
Read More >>How to keep your kids safe as they return to school
I subscribe to the COVID Symptom Study, along with over three and half million others. We just answer a couple of questions every day and...
Read More >>Staying at home and avoiding madness – Part II
The Government has just updated their guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Here’s the full guidance And here’s the easy-read...
Read More >>Join our Facebook Group
Sevenoaks Day Nursery keeping in touch Rachel set up a Facebook Group last month (when you’re in Facebook just search for “Sevenoaks Day Nursery keeping...
Read More >>Today in the Nursery
I popped into the Nursery this morning; Scottish Power wanted a meter reading, so I thought I’d oblige and take the chance to say ‘hello’...
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