Elmhurst Pre-school
About Elmhurst
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Aktiva Elmhurst Preschool is at the heart of Elmhurst, in the Alfred Rose Community Centre. We are a term-time-only setting, open from 8.30 to 3.30 with various sessions. At Aktiva Elmhurst Preschool, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
We aim to:
Maintain a challenging environment that stimulates and prepares children for life through exciting and inspiring, free and structured play.
Support diversity and recognise that every child is an individual and unique. We nurture individuality and develop our children’s confidence to ensure every child feels safe and secure.
Incorporate four key values into our nursery alongside the British Values: Family partnerships, Community, Working Together: Learning Together, and Healthy and active lifestyles.
Stimulate and broaden experiences that help the children progress successfully and fulfil their potential.
Meet The Team
Our team at Elmhurst are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience and knowledge working in the Early Years sector.
They support each child and ensure we meet the needs of each and every child. We also offer 1:1 support, SEND support and behaviour management support.
Our team holds qualifications of level 2 and above, with a range of other qualifications including behaviour management, food safety, working with under 2s, prevent, SEND and Online safety training.
All our staff are first aid and safeguarding trained.
Lauren
NURSERY MANAGER
With 18 years of experience in early years education and an NVQ level 3 qualification, I've served as a nanny and worked in various preschool settings. Additionally, I've collaborated with Action for Children to offer support and respite to parents of children with additional needs. I'm committed to continuous learning, particularly in supporting children with SEN, and I'm currently pursuing my SENCO level 3 qualification. I find fulfillment in nurturing children's development and preparing them for their transition to primary school.
Outside of work, I'm a mother to four children, ranging from 13 to 1 year old. Family is my top priority, and I cherish moments spent making memories with them.
Rachel
DEPUTY MANAGER
My name is Rachel, I have over 20 years’ experience within childcare. I currently have an NVQ level 3 in childcare and working towards my level 5. I’ve worked as a teaching assistant, midday supervisor, a nanny and a room leader within a nursery. I also volunteer as a unit leader for a Rainbow and Brownie group, which I have been doing for over 20 years. I’m a very creative person, I enjoy bringing my creativity into my job role, to provide engaging and creative activities for the children to develop their skills through mark making. Most people know me for my love of pets, I have a mini zoo, for example, I have rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, hamsters and many more.
OUR ROOMS
Daises
The Daisies are aged between 2 and 3 years old.
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Within this room, we aim for the children to develop their skills in preparation for moving to the Buttercups side.
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Communicating their basic needs and wants to their peers and familiar adults.
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Beginning to share, take turns, and build and develop their friendships.
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Developing their independence skills and health care.
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Showing an understanding of our pre-school routine.
buttercups
The Buttercups are aged 3 to 5 years old.
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This room is focused on preparing the children for their next journey to big school.
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During their time in Buttercups, we aim for the children to achieve the following:
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Developing their fine motor skills.
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Understanding mathematical concepts.
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Being resilient and willing to keep trying to achieve their goals.
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Being respectful of other people and our environment.
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Showing an understanding of boundaries.
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Having opinions and valuing other people’s opinions.
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Following and participating in our pre-school routine.
