4th January 2010

 

Daisykins Day Nursery in Rugby started back for the New Year with a flourish, as the children in the Pre school enjoyed free ballet lessons as part of the daisykins child centricity curriculum. Miss Milly from Imact dance in Rugby led the children through a warm up with stretches, which teaches them about their bodies, to moving to music increasing their imaginative skills. During the lesson the children learn to work together and express their feelings. It is an activity that is thoroughly enjoyed by all and has formed an essential part of the weekly routine at daisykins.

28 September 2009

 

Can you dig it?

Daisykins Day Nursery Pre-school went digging for treasure of the wriggly kind this week, ready for their new wormery. It’s part of Daisykins’ Child Centricity © curriculum, designed to help the children understand the world around them. Michelle and Kerry, EYFS Practitioners talked with the children, and through careful questioning took them on a learning journey through a wormy world. Kerry said “It is really important to take children right back to nature. To know that the worms they are watching and studying have been dug up by their own little hands make the activity so much more interesting, and gives them a real sense of purpose and achievement”. Michelle said “The children even named their worms but I fear identification might be a problem later on”. Over time the children are going to watch how worms live, eat and interact with each other. “We have already seen the worms take the leaves from the top of the wormery and pull them through the various layers of soil. The children found it fascinating to watch and were asking lots of questions”.  It just shows how learning through discovery can be so much fun!

 

Parents and carers would highly recommend this Day Care Provider Daisykins Day Nursery. Why not visit? We cannot go into specific details about all we have to offer on the internet. The best place to find out more is at Daisykins!

 

21 September 2009

 

Daisykins scrubs up

Daisy staff were Pretty in Pink this week as our new unique inform was introduced at Daisykins to many surprised parents and carers. “Scrubs are well known for comfort and practicality in both care and medical establishments, but the cold green, blue or plain white colours do not reflect the welcoming, happy atmosphere that Daisykins portrays. So we decided to combine the best of both worlds and turn to the U.S. for the first Hot Pink Scrubs uniform in the U.K.

 

 

15 September 2009

 

Little ones make appetising choices 

Every activity is an enjoyable experience at Daisykins Day Nursery on Whitehall Road, Rugby. Choosing what you want to eat at snack times is just one of the valuable activities that the children take part in.  Not only is it a sociable get together with friends over a piece of banana but it is also a chance to learn lots of skills for the future. The children are gaining mathematics experiences by counting the snack, motor skills by picking the cups from the stack and pouring their choice of drink, and social and emotional skills (being with their friends and feeling independent). The children are encouraged to take turns and serve themselves, and are prompted by picture cards as to what choices they have. Head of EYFS Operations Kelly said “The children really enjoy their snack time as it’s a chance to sit, chill out and chat to one another, but they also get to choose snack and help themselves – so they get a sense of self empowerment, and to feel independent. They also learn important responsibilities as they have to clear up after themselves, re-stacking bowls and cups ready for washing.”.

23 June 2009

 

We’re no daisychain!

 ““I thought you were a chain” comment parents, but NO it’s NOT true. We’ve dedicated all our energies and resources into the children of Rugby, nowhere else!” Daisykins on Whitehall Road has been giving little ones a great start for nearly seven years “and the changes we are making this year are nothing short of amazing” said Pam, Daisykins deputy manager (back left). So far we have undergone a complete makeover, including adding new toilets and changing areas to make it more accessible for children and staff. We have added a large canopy to our rubberised surface outside area so children can play and discover in all weathers, we’re changing the seating in reception to make it easier for parents to change their children’s shoes.” Not only have we changed the environment but Kelly and Carly are constantly developing our practice through the Early Years Foundation Stage to meet the needs of both children and parents. Wow! what more could you want? Well, there is more! Much more this year, plus we have a wonderful crèche called Daisykins at L.A. Fitness at (you’ve guessed it) L.A. Fitness, open between 9am and 11.30am including Saturday. You DON’T need to be a member of the club. Go shopping in your own time or have a coffee with friends. Just drop your little one off with our fantastic crèche staff on Webb-Ellis Road (past St. Matthews Bloxham School) and that’s it! We’ll be reviewing our crèche very soon so keep watching this space. Call our crèche line 07975 845455 or just drop in to have a look.

Graphic image of 'Daisy tumble' Graphic image of 'Daisy tumble'

One of our many new features is our fantastic new “daisy tumble” soft play. It is designed with ideas that will both delight, and help develop your child in so many ways, with three levels of fun featuring a slide, ball pit, ball blower, open soft play area for the younger ones and challenging multi-level courses for the more confident. This is sure to add a new dimension to the broad activities Daisykins children already enjoy.