About Little Buddies
Little Buddies is a child friendly zone, where the atmosphere is warm, friendly, caring and loving. The environment is safe, welcoming, attractive, hygienic and healthy.
Staff
are trained and qualified in the areas of care of and provision for children
aged up to six and have professional knowledge of how to support the development
needs of children. Staff have specialised, up to date, training in first
aid for infants and children. All our staff respect the needs and wishes
of both the parents and children.
Aims
Together, we make Little Buddies a very special, fun place to be.
We work in partnership with parents, carers and children to provide a secure learning envrionment which enables the children in our care to grow up to be:
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Respectful of themselves and others
- Happy and confident
- Appreciative and appreciated
- Curious and creative
- Tolerant and patient
Play
All our children are provided with activities that promote their development in the following areas:
- Physical
- Intellectual
- Language
- Emotional
- Social
We provide activities with appropriate materials and equipment. Staff interaction supports the development of children's needs through play. Our staff encourages children to use their own initiative.
Indoor Opportunities for Play
- Messy Play: Sand, Water, Play Dough,
- Art : Make do, Painting, Drawing, Colouring
- Imaginative Play: Dress up, Role Play
- Free play: Child plays and does what they choose
- Construction Play
- Home corner - kitchen, cooker etc.
- Reading & Quiet Time
- Crawling, Climbing, Running, Jumping
- Sand Pit, Outdoor Playground
- Farm Walks
- Teddy bear picnic area
- Appreciation of Nature
During the day children are given opportunities to choose activities, rather than be directed. We communicate with all our babies when awake. We will provide individual attention, lots of laughter and singing.
Babies' Corner
The environment is bright, safe and stimulating at all times. Our babies' corner provides space for rolling, crawling etc. and lots of fun will be provided for our little ones.
Sleeping Area
We provide a pleasant, comfortable sleeping area - away from the general play area. All children are monitored while sleeping. Babies will sleep in cots and our toddlers sleep in toddler beds.
