Enrolment

We welcome all children and parents, whatever their needs. Our enrolment process starts with the invitation for parents and guardians to visit our nursery, admire the provision we offer and is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. We appreciate selecting the right child care for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make and aim for you to be fully informed during your nursery tour so no question is too big or too small! We will provide you with a detailed information pack and discuss your child care needs. We require a deposit payment to secure a place for your child, and then we plan the exciting process of settling in your family.

The settling in period

A flexible settling-in period will be arranged to ease the transition from home to the nursery environment. Settling-in takes 3 to 4 visits on average depending on your child’s needs. Each visit can vary from 30 minutes to 4 hours. During the first visit parents or carers will be asked to complete relevant permissions forms and share information about your child with a member of our team who will be caring for your child. This will range from their sleep and daily care routines to songs they enjoy and their favourite past times.

Parents and children can familiarise themselves with the nursery environment, meet our team and share any queries they might have. It is of paramount importance to us that these visits ensure that each child and their family feel secure and confident before their first day at Sweet Peas, we are happy to give your child more time to settle in if required.

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Your child’s key person

A key person will have specific responsibilities for your child with the most important being that they ensure your child feels safe and has lots of fun with us at Sweet Peas. The key person will be someone who has gained a meaningful bond with your child, observes, assess, and guides your child throughout their journey at Sweet Peas. Your key person will keep written observations of your child’s development in their learning journey profile which is shared with you online. They will then join your child in their play and use effective questioning to further your child’s learning and development. Small group times are planned and children take part in these daily to build on their understanding and practise life long skills such as listening to one another’s opinions.

The key person will provide daily feedback to parents or carer about the progress of their child and talk about the activities they have been taking part in, both in the nursery and at home.

We utilise a strong backup system where each child will have at least one significant other that will take time to learn their needs and interests and be able to provide a high level of care in the absence of or alongside their Key Person.

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Happy Parents

Lucie has thoroughly enjoyed her time at sweet peas, I have seen her grow and learn so many things while been here. I feel her speech came on really well with her being able to mix with older children in the family room too. She has learnt to be independent which I believe is a big thing going on to school. I am sure she will miss going and some of the friends she has made. Thank you so much to you and the Sweet Peas team for looking after my little girl and guiding her to be the best person she can be. I will be sad to see her leaving, making it more real that she is growing up! Thanks again.

Louise Dargan

Could you also please pass on my thanks to all the staff in the baby room especially Megan and Bell who have been so lovely to deal with during Bella’s time at sweet peas.

Nicola Robinson

I would like to thank yourself and your team for looking after Charley for the past 3 years. Thank you.

Nichola Rhodes

He has really loved his time with you and I am very grateful for that. Thank you.

Penny Rowe

Isla has been at Sweet Peas since she was 6 months old and we have been so happy with the nursery and all the staff – thank you all so much!

Rachel and Andrew Roo

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent care and teaching Rory has received whilst attending Sweet Peas Nursery. I know he has thoroughly enjoyed his time with you, all the activities he has taken part in and all the friends he has made. The facilities at the nursery are lovely and I hope that Rory’s brother or sister will be able to attend the nursery next year.

Rebecca King

Alfie has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Sweet Peas and his Dad and I are more than pleased with the standard of care Alfie has received whilst with you. Alfie has gained so much over the last 18 months, both socially and academically. We are due to have our second baby and we will not hesitate to bring them to you when we feel the time is right. Many thanks to you and your staff, especially Emily and Laura.

Vanessa & David Stead

I can’t believe Luke only has 1 day left at Sweet Peas, time has gone so fast! He has really enjoyed his time there and we have been really happy with how well the boys are looked after. I’m sure Luke would love to come to the leavers party my mum is looking after him that day as his school nursery has a training day so I’m sure she will bring him along! Thanks see you soon.

Vicki

I would like to thank Sweet Peas for the support you have provided to William over the past two years. He has built some strong bonds with the nursery staff and often chats about Rachel, Emily and Laura at home. I have noticed a marked improvement in his development since joining nursery which would not have happened if he had been looked after by family members alone. I am excited about the next chapter in his life but will be sad to say goodbye to lovely people at Sweet Peas. I have recommended the nursery to all our friends as a lovely environment for children.

Nikki Maddren

We are very happy with the welcome we've had - Chloe and Caroline have both been absolutely fantastic! You are very lucky to have such a great team :) I'm sure Stella will have a great time at your nursery.

Iveta Suhajikova

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Sweet Peas, it will be a sad day on the 19th July. I would like to also say a special thank you to both Emma and Lindsay who have been (and still are) fantastic with Luna - In the early days I wouldn't have made it to work without Lindsey. And now, the feedback and support I get from Emma is outstanding, she truly is a credit to your team.

Amy Garside