A DAY IN THE LIFE AT SMARTYPANTS

Nursery Opens

We welcome children first thing in the morning with our healthy breakfast where children can choose their own healthy cereal, toast, crumpets etc.
Morning Welcome

At 9.00am children of all age groups sit together in groups to welcome each other using Makaton signs as well as ‘wake up and shake up’ before our sessions begin.
Throughout the morning children enjoy lots of free play and focused activities.
Rolling Snack Time

Children are encouraged to pour drinks and access self chosen snacks in their own time.
Snacks and meals are always healthy and nutritious. They are often made with lots of involvement from our nursery children.
Daily Discussions and Rhymes

Between 11:45am and 12:00pm children sit together where discussion takes place about the day, month, weather and any news or stories that the children may wish to tell.
Stories singing, dancing, ring games, listening to rhymes and musical instruments, both traditional and from other countries, follow so that children can develop Communication, Language and Literacy skills.
Midday Meal

Dinner is served at from 11.30am onwards. Children are encouraged to choose what they want to eat and to self serve to promote independence.
Food and Nutrition
We operate a four week rotating menu which is revised and changed in winter and summer.
Afternoon Session to home time

The afternoon session follows the same routine as the morning session. All children accessing outdoors continuously throughout the day.
Nursery closes at 5.45pm.

Food and Nutrition

We operate a four week rotating menu which is revised and changed in winter and summer.

We employ a highly experience qualified cook who prepares children’s meals using fresh produce daily.

The DFE has recently released new legislation for Early Years providers on what is expected in regards to the food and drink we provide for our children daily. Our chef incorporates all the relevant guidelines into our menus to ensure the children are receiving the correct diet and nutrients.

No sugars, salts or preservatives are used. All children’s special dietary needs are catered for whether they may be vegetarians, allergic or fussy eaters.

Menus are carefully planned and we provide breakfasts lunch and afternoon tea. Our children enjoy tucking into a morning /afternoon snack daily – both indoors and out.

We make every effort to ensure mealtimes are enjoyable and sociable. Meals are served family style with everyone serving themselves and clearing away when finished.

Celebrations and festivals are often celebrated through a variety of foods throughout the year.

If your child has any special dietary needs just inform us and the Nursery Manager will ensure all requirements are met