Care in a family atmosphere

The Elim Church Day Nursery is located in Windermere Road, Southend on Sea, Essex and provides the highest standards of care and child development in a family atmosphere. The children are cared for by our qualified and dedicated staff in a happy and stimulating environment. The Nursery provides full day and sessional care with pre-school education. We are registered with the Local Authority and Ofsted.

Children are admitted to the Nursery from the age of six weeks, up to compulsory school age.

 

Our Philosophy

We believe that all children are equal and individual regardless of background, education, race, colour, special needs, creed or faith. We believe that all children have the right to learn both corporately and individually. We believe that each child has the right to be loved and accepted for who they are. We accept the task of training, caring, loving, educating and teaching social skills. We believe that our staff should consist of people who have a commitment to the well-being and care of the children. We believe that they should be people who show no favouritism and have the ability to love and care consistently to the child's advantage.

 

Nursery Care and Education

The Nursery has an education programme for three to five year olds. The children quickly discover that learning is fun, as they are gently encouraged to learn and develop at their own pace.

Our programme follows the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’ guidelines, which help children progress in all areas of their development. The children also have the opportunity to learn basic French, and enjoy a physical education programme with additional regular visits from the Southend United football coaches.

Our building is brightly and attractively decorated, The facilities include a computer area, a bike play area and a garden with soft play surfaces.

Our baby unit, with specialised staff qualified in baby care, provides an excellent environment for infants from six weeks old. These rooms create safe and soothing surroundings, where babies receive individual attention.

Our qualified nursery staff comprise NNEB, PPA Diploma and NVQ levels 2, 3 and 4. We also provide training for students.

 

Meals

Our cook provides home-cooked food on the premises (Vegetarian options are available). We do not serve Pork or food containing nuts. The children receive meals as follows:
Breakfast for babies - As required

Toast and Milk – from 8.00am (A cereal breakfast can be provided on request)

Morning Snack – from 9.45am (Fruit, Cheese snack biscuits, Dry Cereal, Raisins, Malt loaf, etc.)

Lunch (Choice of menu and fresh fruit daily) – from 11.45am (Example meals include, Fish Cakes, Omelette, Roast Meats, Cheese and Onion Rolls, Mince and Pasta, Ravioli, Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Casserole, Flan. All meals are served with a variety of Vegetables, Potatoes or Rice and followed by deserts, Fruit Crumble and Custard, Ice Cream, Jelly, Mousse, Rice Pudding, etc.)

Afternoon snack / Tea – from 4.30pm (Toast and toppings, Cake, Rolls, Fruit, Sandwiches, Pancakes, Crumpets etc).