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Family Information Brochure & Registration Documents Dawn till Dusk Childcare Middleton- in-Teesdale Primary & Nursery School, Town End, Middleton- in- Teesdale, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham DL12 0TG Telephone: 01833 640382 Email: dtdchildcare@gmail.com g.wallace300@durhamlearning.net
Welcome to Dawn till Dusk Childcare We are delighted to welcome you to Dawn till Dusk Childcare. We hope that your child will enjoy their time with us. Dawn till Dusk Childcare opened in 2003, and began as wrap around provision for those families who needed extra care outside of school hours. Since then the ‘Dawn till Dusk’ is attached to Middleton- provision has gone from strength to in-Teesdale Nursery & Primary School, we strength, we are now a striving day care have excellent links with the school and setting care based in the heart of pride ourselves on our excellent transition Teesdale. Dawn till Dusk is a non-profit arrangements between the school and making company, fees are used to the Foundation stage unit where your child provide resources and equipment for the will go the term after their 3rd Birthday. children, to provide snacks and treats and also to pay staff wages. We offer a safe, We are OFSTED registered, providing stimulating and caring environment for all childcare for children aged from 0 - 11 children. We pride ourselves on our welcoming, friendly and caring setting We are open Monday to Friday 7:30 – with our fully qualified staff. 17:30, term time only. We offer full and part time day care places for children aged from 6 months- 3 years of age. We offer before and after school care and also wrap around care within the schools Foundation Stage unit. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate in contacting us on 01833 640382 or speak to a member of our team or alternatively email me at g.wallace300@durhamlearning.net Gemma Wallace Dawn till Dusk Childcare Manager Meet our team
Gemma Wallace Lucy Grieves Manager & Deputy Manager & Sally Ann Teward Safeguarding Lead. SenCo Early Years Educator Level 5 Foundation Degree in Childcare NVQ Level 3 NNEB Diploma in Childcare Donna Stevenson Angela Douglas Breakfast Club & Supply Amy Scott Early Years Educator & After School Practitioner Early Years Educator Club NVQ Level 3 NVQ level 3 Level 6 degree in Children’s education and care Our Directors Administrative Duties: Mrs Jill Hodgson Mr Julian Robinson Mrs Elizabeth Parker Mrs Joanna Dobson Mrs Jeanette Morris Mrs Alison Brown Mrs Jemma Fletcher Our Ethos, Vision and Values At Dawn till Dusk Childcare, we believe that children’s early years are
the most important years of their lives and development through play in a and as a team of dedicated and world full of awe and wonder. highly qualified, experienced staff, we are extremely passionate about We are very proud of the strong, ensuring this is true for all of our supportive and long-lasting children, whilst recognising their own relationships we build with children, individuality and specific needs. parents/carers and families and we liaise closely with other professionals We want children and their families to ensuring effective communication warmly look back at their time with us between all. and see it as a cherished part of their childhood. We pride ourselves on maintaining well established links within our local rural We are committed to providing community and we use these to flexible, high quality early education positively enhance children’s learning and childcare provision in a nurturing, and development. positive, respectful, safe and happy environment. We offer a wide range of stimulating and challenging ‘Dawn till Dusk opportunities, incorporating free play, Childcare...A place to adult structured activities and exciting continuous provision experiences that learn, A place to play, engage children, develop their curiosity and promote their learning A place to grow...’ Our Provision Little Nursery ‘Little Nursery’ was given its
name by the children; we provide care for that the children can gain a more real children aged from 9 months- up to 3 approach to the world in which we live. years of age. Little Nursery has gone from We also love providing lots of ‘loose parts’ strength to strength over the last few years for the children to explore rather than and our wonderful, dedicated, typical toys. hardworking team of professional early years educators continually strive to ‘Rhythms of the day’- Daily Nursery ensure that our setting is full of awe, Routine: wonder and curiosity for all of the children We understand the importance of in our care. We offer a curious, stimulating children’s daily rhythms and routines and vibrant atmosphere for all of our We aim to follow the routines of all our children to access. children from home. The neutral Each child has their own bag which spaces within contains their own bedding for sleep and our rest times. environment We have time to play independently or as are calm and a group and one to one with an adult. relaxing, this Mealtimes are an important part of our helps the learning, staff and children sit together children to during these special times. We strive to settle with teach the children to be independent life ease and long learners. focus on the all important Sleep and Nap Times: aspect of Each child has their own sleep mat, play. We know blanket and sheet for rest times. Sheets from research can be brought from home if you prefer. and our own experiences that children Comforters should be named where develop more quickly when they are not possible, dummies’ and soothers should be distracted by bright colours and over in a plastic named plastic box. stimulation. Our setting is designed to fully Items will be sterilised as and when maximise this. needed. Staff are keen Baby milk powder and bottles should be on using ideas brought in from home. from Hygge, Wonderlust and The Curiosity Approach all who promote awe and wonder. We focus on the world around us and the ever changing seasons. We closely follow the interests of our children to plan for their own individual learning, we then Snack and Meal Times: provide enhancements in their play and Mealtimes are a lovely social event introduce new ideas in which to do things throughout the day, low chairs, tables and as well as extending on the children’s ever high chairs means that all of the children growing vocabulary. can sit together. We have recently added more authentic Snack is 10am and 2pm, and lunch is real items from home into our provision so given at 12pm; we are able to offer a
school meal or a packed lunch from age groups of children have direct access home. to our outdoor space. The children help themselves to snack, We have a wonderful vegetable patch and learn to pour their own drinks using that the children help to plant, care for glass jugs and small beakers to develop and harvest. During spring we plant seeds their own self-help skills. Children and then in the autumn we harvest our independently choose if they would like to vegetables and fruits; we make soup, drink milk or water. We are registered with blackberry pie and lots of other very ‘free school milk’ and we also receive free yummy things. fruit from the government. All children are We love exploring our village and local encouraged to wash their hands before community, learning all about the area in snack. At which we live, you will often see us walking lunch time in the village. we set up the snack table, Settling in and Visits to Nursery: the children We will welcome you to visit nursery with are your child, settling in sessions will begin encouraged slowly to ensure that it is smooth and to help seamless not only for your child but for you, themselves the parent too. to food when First visit- With Parents possible and Second Visit- Child stays without parents use a knife for 30 minutes. and fork Third Visit- Child stays for 1 hour without correctly. parents. Fourth session- Child to begin their nursery Dietary care sessions requirements will be followed at all times, please ensure you complete this part on This can be done in one week or 3 weeks the registration form. We may ask families depending on nursery numbers and staff to provide aspects of foods that we may availability, we will tailor your settling in not tend to buy regularly. A letter from sessions according to you and your child. your Doctor would also be useful for our documentation. Telephone calls and emails will be sent throughout the session. Our setting is ‘nut free’ that means Key Person Approach that we do not Each child has their own unique and have any nuts dedicated key person. Your child’s within the setting, key person will help your child please ensure you become familiar with the setting and do not send nuts in help make him/ her feel safe and your child’s snacks confident within. A key person works and packed with a small number of children, lunches’. giving them reassurance to feel safe and cared for and building Freedom to move relationships with you, their parents. between indoors We also give children as second key and outside person to cover absences etc.. As we Children quickly are a small staff team children become confident recognise their carers faces really and independent well. when they have the freedom to move from indoors to Prices: - 9am- 3pm, days and sessions can outside spaces to make their own choices. be extended from 7.30am- 5.30pm Our setting is designed to ensure that all
Children Full day Half day care: Superstar Moments: aged 0- 2 care: £28 £14 We use Superstar moments to record years (9am- (9am- 12pm, special times in the your child’s learning 3pm) 12pm- 3pm) such as using the toilet, counting, writing, Children Full day Half day care: and using lots of new words. aged 2- 3 care: £24 £12 We send these homes often and use them years (9am- (9am- 12pm, in your child’s journal and special 3pm) 12pm- 3pm) moments on display. Learning Journals: Ratio’s: Each of our children will have their own Ratio of adult: children vary dependent on very unique learning journal observing age; we at Dawn till Dusk Childcare ensure special times in their learning and that ratios are followed at all times and development in which practitioners share during each session. At least 2 members of with parents and carers. Photographs, staff are in attendance at any one time, learning stories and the children’s voice All staff will have been checked by the will be used to document key moments in Disclosure and Barring service. All staff hold their play. relevant paediatric first aid certificates Families are welcome to look in their and food hygiene certificates. child’s learning journal at any time. We will We follow this ratio at all times; also share these with you at parent evenings - we love to have lots of Children aged 0- 2 years 3 : 1 adult ratio comments from our parents! Children aged 2-3 years, 4: 1 adult ratio Children aged 3 ± years 8: 1 adult ratio Parent’s Evenings: We hold termly parents evenings or workshops for our families. We carry out 2 year olds integrated reviews with you and your child’s health visitor within the setting. Tapestry: Children will have their own unique login where staff will record children key moments in their learning and development and can be instantly shared with parents at home. Assessments and reports will also be sent out using this app. This is a new venture for us in 2021 and we are very Wrap Around Care excited! We offer wrap around care and additional hours of childcare within a unique area attached to the school.
Dawn till Dusk provides breakfast and after school care for those children who attend Afterschool Club Middleton-in-Teesdale Primary School. We Afterschool care is available from 3pm are open from 7.30am every morning and until 5.30pm; Children are registered right close at 5.30pm. Sessions will need to be away at 3pm; a light snack is prepared for pre booked using a booking form given the children around 3.15pm. Parents can out prior to the next term. We cannot send in a packed tea if they so wish. guarantee a place will be available on Children have free access to the activities the day. and resources on offer; planning is in Nursery sessions can also be extended place however can change to during these times to allow your child’s incorporate the children interests... nursery care to extend into mornings and Some activities may include craft afternoons. activities, model making, baking, drama, team games, board games and jigsaws Breakfast Club: The children can enjoy a and also use of our Wii and Ipads. We also healthy nutritious breakfast to start their have free access to our secure outdoor day. Which may include toast, a selection area as well as the school hall, playground of cereals, fresh fruit, egg- boiled or and sensory garden. scrambled, yoghurts and on occasions bacon sandwiches. Fresh fruit juice is Wrap Around Care available as well as fresh milk and water. Wrap around care is provided in the Children are freely able to access the schools foundation stage unit for those resources on offer and can play as they children who already undertake their free wish. Those children who start school leave 15 hours. Wrap around care offers families to go to their classroom at around 8.45am. the opportunity to access additional Any information that parents/ carers have childcare if needed during mornings, passed on to us will be given to your afternoons or full day care within ‘big child’s teacher prior to them going to their nursery’. Lunch cover for 1 hour is also classrooms. available. The children will continue to carry out the same routines and will not know any difference. It is an excellent way in gradually building up the hours when your child eventually starts school. Why not extend your child’s nursery day to suit your own working pattern? Nursery Care is available A parent’s guide to the EYFS; ‘what to from 7.30am- 5.30pm for all expect, when?’ is available at nursery or you can visit www.foundationyears.org.uk children within our setting! for more information. It gives information on activities and things you can do at Don’t just take our word for it home according to your child’s age and stage of development. This is what Ofsted and our families have to say about us… Parents “It is a brilliant little Thank you so much for looking setting, my son has made after ‘my child’ lots of new friends and the and making his girls are great with him. time at Little Lots of one to one learning Nursery special.
“I am so proud of how well my son has settled into “I think Little Nursery, his talking Little “I didn’t realise how much you do has really come on. He Nursery with the children we are so lucky runs down the drive every having this facility in our area.” morning and ask to come is a great to nursery at the place to weekend!” be!” “You girls are with your weight in gold. I wish my daughter could stay in Little Nursery forever! Thank you for your support and making nursery a fun and happy place.” ------------------------------------------------------- Ofsted “All children make good progress from their “Qualified and In our last Ofsted starting points. They quickly become experienced staff inspection (May confident and inquisitive learners. They learn establish strong 2018), they said… skills needed for their next stage in their relationships with learning and eventual move on into school.” children and their families”. “Staff work “Children thrive in closely with a the outdoor area”. “Children are supported range of to become independent professionals learners”’ to ensure they are successfully To see a copy of our full Ofsted report “Children meeting the please ask a member of staff or visit are needs of https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/ and extremely Summary of our policies children”. and search for ‘Dawn till Dusk Childcare’. involved in the local procedures community.” A full copy of our policies and procedures are Please give details on allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements. We available within the setting upon request. will need you to complete a care plan for your child. Registration Any medication should only be given to a All families must complete a registration child if it is prescribed by a doctor or form prior to your child attending our pharmacist; please ensure if your child setting, please update any details as and needs an inhaler or Epi- pen that there is a when they change. spare to keep at nursery.
On arrival to the setting we ask that all children are accompanied by an adult. Fees and Parental Contracts: The registration form constitutes a contract Dawn till Dusk Childcare is a non- profit between the parent/ carer and Dawn till making organisation and all monies Dusk Childcare. This requires the name, received are put back into the company telephone numbers and addresses of all to pay staff and maintain the quality of persons authorised to collect your child. the provision. On a term- time only basis. This can be used in the event of an Fees will be charged per child, per session emergency. Staff must be informed on a monthly basis. Payment must be immediately of any changes. If there are made within 10 working days from the any changes to the daily arrangements date on the invoice. please inform a member of staff. In an Nursery sessions are invoiced one month emergency we ask for a telephone call to in advance. It is imperative that fees are inform us of the changes. paid on time. The company reserves the At no time while a child is attending the right to refuse entry to the setting due to setting will he or she be allowed to leave non-payment of fees. the premises with anyone other than the parent/ carer or authorised person(s) All parents/ carers must complete and sign stated on the registration form. a contract before your child can attend the setting, the contract is attached to the Behaviour: A positive behaviour policy is in registration document’s. A copy will be place. Both staff and children are sent home. encouraged to work together in the Cancellations: development of acceptable behaviour All parents/ carers must give the setting roles. We aim to model a positive role at all one month’s written notice of any times and encourage and praise good cancellations or changes to the behaviour within the setting. We actively attendance, if you do require any discourage any forms of aggressive or changes please let us know and we will do unacceptable forms of behaviour and will our upmost to accommodate your always speak to parents and carers if an preferences. incident is to occur. At no time will bullying be tolerated within the setting. Sickness If your child is absent through sickness please let a member of staff know Health & Safety immediately. Cancellations after 10.30am A daily risk assessment is carried out prior will be subject to fees being payable, to each session, which works alongside a exceptional circumstances will be monthly risk assessment carried out by the understood. Please see the illness advice manager. A practice fire drill is carried out and exclusion list within the pack. By and recorded at least once a term. Dawn following the guidelines it prevents the till Dusk Childcare operates a strict no spread of infection to staff and other smoking policy. Staff are aware of health children. If your child becomes ill whilst in and safety issues that may arise from time the setting we will contact you to time; they will deal with them immediately. However in the event of an accordingly. A health and safety policy is emergency we will seek medical fully in place, and staff are aware and attention. understand the content. Holidays Belongings and personal property If your child is absent from the setting due Dawn till Dusk Childcare recognises that to holiday arrangements, please let a some children have comfort toys and member of staff know so that we can bring them along to the setting. Children record it. You will not be charged for the are asked not to bring money or valuables sessions if notice is given. to the setting, if this cannot be avoided all valuables should be handed to a member Handover arrangements of staff for safekeeping. However please
be aware that we are unable to accept ratios and at least one member of staff any responsibility for loss or damage to holding a first aid certificate. A portable belongings and personal property. first aid kit and relevant personal information will be carried at all times. A list Partnership with Parents/ carers of adults and children will be left in the Dawn till Dusk Childcare is committed to school office in case of an emergency. positive working in partnership with all our Staff will have a mobile phone with them parents and carers. A comments/ at all times. suggestion form is available upon request, Parent/carers will be asked to complete all comments/ suggestion will be greatly the relevant consent forms well in received. Regular newsletters will be advance of the trip/ outing, and will distributed and notice boards kept up to receive the following information: date in order to keep you informed. We -Destination and nature of the trip/ outing operate an open door policy and would -Transport and arrangements’ like you to feel free to approach us with -Person(s) in charge and who to contact in any worries or concerns you may have. case of an emergency We also offer stay and play sessions half -Necessary equipment the child will need termly where parents are invited to come -Departure and approximate return times and play at the session. We use Super star moments for parents/carers to complete Payments for outings and visits will be and share with nursery their child’s super charged in addition to the sessional fee. star learning at home; this then informs the We will endeavour to keep costs to an setting’s planning and is inputted into the absolute minimum. child’s journal. Confidentiality Accidents and Illnesses Confidentiality with regards to every child In the event of a child becoming poorly or and their families within Dawn till Dusk having an accident whilst attending the Childcare will be maintained at all times. setting, the parent/ carer with be contacted immediately. If you cannot be Equal Opportunities contacted, the authorised person(s) on Dawn till Dusk Childcare operates within the list in the registration form will be the equal opportunities framework at all contacted. times. We believe that no child, individual In the event of a minor accident, the first or family should be excluded from the aider will attend to the child in setting on grounds of age, gender, accordance with any medical instructions sexuality, ethnic origin, religion, culture, given on the registration form. In the event belief, class disability, colour or family of a more serious incident, the status. We will ensure that our service is parent/carer will be contacted and the fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all child will be taken by a member of staff to children and their families. the doctor’s surgery or accompanied by a member of staff to hospital. An incident Complaints form will be completed. All complaints must be discussed with either the Manager (Gemma Wallace) or Medication Deputy Managers (Lucy Grieves) within Medication will only be given to your child the setting or by calling 01833 640382 and on the completion of the relevant form ask to be transferred to Dawn till Dusk. We and signed by yourself. will pay careful attention to your needs PLEASE NOTE: We only administer medicine and wishes in order to deal with your that is prescribed by the Doctor and all complaint as quickly as possible in order to medicine must be clearly labelled with the reach an agreeable outcome. Our child’s name intention is to work in partnership with parents and carers and welcome Outings and Visits suggestions on how to improve our All trips away from the setting will be provision at any time. supervised with the correct adult: child
If you are not happy with the outcome of your complaint you are entitled to contact Our child protection and safeguarding OFSTED on the address or telephone lead is Gemma Wallace, our second child number below quoting reference number; protection and safeguarding lead is Lucy EY274336 Grieves. Our safeguarding Director is Mr Ofsted Julian Robinson. Piccadilly Gate SEND; Our Special Educational Needs Co- Store Street Ordinator (SenCo) is Lucy Grieves. Manchester M1 2WD If you have any concerns please do not Telephone: 0300 123 1231 hesitate to contact her. All information will Email: enquires@ofsted.gov.uk remain confidential. Website: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/ If you do have any concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to talk with our team, we offer an open door policy at all Safeguarding your children at Dawn till times. Dusk Childcare Dawn till Dusk Childcare has a duty to Security protect all children in their care and keep The security and welfare of your child is them safe from any harm. Every child paramount to us. Our setting is designed deserves the opportunity to learn and so that no one can enter, all doors are develop in an environment that is both fobbed access and these are only carried safe and secure. Through following the by members of the staffing team. Visible requirements of the Early Years Foundation windows allow us to see who is entering Stage, we ensure to offer an enabling the property. When you leave your child environment for children, where risks are with us you can do so with the confidence minimised and well managed and that they are safe, secure and cherished. children are protected from harm and abuse. We have a duty to act on any concerns that we may encounter with the children in our care. It may be necessary for us to contact other professionals to carry out this duty; your permission will be required to do this. If we have any concerns we will discuss them with you, the conversation will be documented and you will be asked to comment and sign. If we are satisfied the discussion has solved our concerns, we will file the incident form confidentially. However if there is still cause for concern we may need to refer the Initial Response Team who will advise us on our next steps. Our staff are here to work alongside you and can offer and support, advice or any support you may need. Childcare Provision Times and Prices Updated September 2020 Little Nursery- Children under 2 years old
Session Price: 9am- 12pm or 12pm- 3pm = £14 Full Day: 9am- 3pm = £28 Lunchtime hour- £4 per hour plus a school lunch if required currently priced at £2.05 2- 3 year olds Session Price: 9am- 12pm or 12pm- 3pm = £12 Full Day: 9am- 3pm = £24 Lunchtime hour- £4 per hour plus a school lunch if required currently priced at £2.05 Wrap Around sessions for 3-4 year olds in the adjoining school’s Foundation Stage Unit- £12 per session (9am- 12pm or 12pm- 3pm) Lunchtime hour- £4 per hour plus a school lunch if required currently priced at £2.05 Out of School Care for children aged 0- 11 years After School Club: £2 per every half an hour 3- 3.30pm- £2 To book a session 3-4pm- £4 please speak to a 3-4.30pm- £6 member of the 3-5pm- £8 Dawn till Dusk Team. Or when 3- 5.30pm- £10 telephoning please Breakfast Club choose option ‘3’ on the telephone 7.30am- 9.00am- £5.008.15am- 9.00am- £2.5o menu for Dawn till Dusk Childcare. Medical Information Taken from Guidance on infection control in school and other childcare settings by Public Health England. Rashes and skin infections Exclusion Time Athlete’s foot None Chickenpox Until all vesicles have crusted over Cold sores None
German measles (rubella)* Four days from onset of rash Hand, foot and mouth None Impetigo Until lesions are crusted and healed, or 48 hours after commencing antibiotic treatment Measles* Four days from onset of rash Molluscum contagiosum None Ringworm Exclusion not usually required Roseola (infantum) Scabies Child can return after first treatment Household and close contacts require treatment Scarlet fever Child can return 24 hours after commencing appropriate antibiotic treatment Slapped cheek None once rash has developed Shingles Exclude only if rash is weeping and cannot be covered Can cause chickenpox in those who are not immune Warts and verrucae Non Diarrhoea and vomiting illness Diarrhoea and/or vomiting 48 hours from last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting E. coli O157 VTEC* Typhoid* [and Should be excluded for 48 hours from the last paratyphoid*] (enteric fever) Shigella* episode of diarrhoea Further exclusion may (dysentery) be required for some children until they are no longer excreting Further exclusion is required for young children under five and those who have difficulty in adhering to hygiene practices Children in these categories should be excluded until there is evidence of microbiological clearance. Cryptosporidiosis Exclude for 48 hours from the last episode of diarrhoea Respiratory infections Flu (influenza Until recovered Tuberculosis Requires prolonged close contact for spread * (pertussis) Whooping cough 48 hours from commencing antibiotic treatment, or 21 days from onset of illness if no antibiotic treatment Other infections Conjunctivitis None Diphtheria Exclusion is essential Glandular fever None Head lice None Treatment is recommended only in cases where live lice have been seen Hepatitis A* Exclude until seven days after onset of jaundice (or seven days after symptom onset if no jaundice) Hepatitis B*, C, HIV/AIDS None are bloodborne viruses that are not infectious through casual contact. For cleaning of body fluid spills. SEE: Good Hygiene Practice Meningococcal Meningococcal meningitis*/ septicaemia* Until recovered Some forms of meningococcal disease are preventable by vaccination (see immunisation schedule).
There is no reason to exclude siblings or other close contacts of a case. Meningitis due to other bacteria Until recovered Hib and pneumococcal meningitis are preventable by vaccination. There is no reason to exclude siblings or other close contacts of a case Meningitis viral* None Milder illness There is no reason to exclude siblings and other close contacts of a case. MRSA None Good hygiene, in particular handwashing and environmental cleaning, are important to minimise any danger of spread Mumps* Exclude child for five days after onset of swelling Threadworms None Tonsillitis None
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