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’...
Read More >>Responding to Events – Keyworkers – Fees – Childcare Arrangements – Club – The Future
The past couple of weeks has been a busy time and an often very confusing one . . . . . to say the least....
Read More >>Staying at home and avoiding madness
Carol and I have only been cooped up together for a day and a half so far (I had to go in yesterday to prepare...
Read More >>Jean’s Party
Friday 13th March seems a lifetime away now, doesn’t it? But before we were all engulfed in crisis, Jean stood down as Manager and the...
Read More >>Today’s news
All nurseries have been asked to close indefinitely from Friday. However, places need to be available for children of key workers and vulnerable children. We...
Read More >>Coronavirus update from Sue Dreksler
Dear Parents and Carers, Coronavirus/Covid-19 Update I am writing to let you know the latest information and actions the Nursery is taking amid a rapidly...
Read More >>Helping children wash their hands properly
Of course we are following daily advice from the DoE and PHE and, if you’re interested, the latest guidance for educational settings is here:- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19but...
Read More >>Who is Rachel?
As Jean takes a back seat at the Nursery and hands over the reins to Rachel, I thought you might like a brief summary of...
Read More >>Garden Fund – thank you
Thank you everyone for your generosity. We have so far raised over:- £400 Having spent some £450,000 on the new nursery, we couldn’t stretch to...
Read More >>Bookings for Easter Club now being taken
It’s an early Easter this year and a very strange holiday; Thursday 2nd April to Wednesday 15th April with Bank Holidays (when we’re not open)...
Read More >>A gift for Jean
The news of Jean stepping down has led to a great many parents asking if they can contribute to a gift to show their appreciation...
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