Blossom Tree Childcare

Check us out in your local newspaper

emma — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:47:24 +0000

We decided to take part in a new advertising initiative run by the Burnley Express to help local businesses raise their profile in their area! We can be seen each week in the Colne Times, Nelson Leader and Barnoldswick Times. Have a look for us and any feedback is always welcome.

Sensory development canopy

emma — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:44:53 +0000

We have had a beautiful canopy created in the rear outdoor play area. The children have nicknamed it ‘the rainbow’ due to it’s array of colours. It provides shelter as well as sensory development opportunities and really is a beautiful piece of work.

Recommend a friend and get £50!!!

emma — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 11:15:24 +0000

We are offering parents/carers (either with children who currently attend nursery or previously attended) £50 in cash, or 2 full days free childcare, if they recommend someone to us, who then enrols their child at nursery.

So don’t delay, speak to your friends and relatives about Blossom Tree and you could be cashing in for Christmas next week!

Christmas holiday club!

emma — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 11:08:22 +0000

Has your child previously attended Blossom Tree and is now at school? Or do you have children already at Blossom Tree and older children at school? If so then this is for you. We are offering Holiday club for the week running up to Christmas, commencing 20th December, up to nursery closure on 23rd for children up to the age of 8.

Schools close on 17th December, so unless you have time booked off work, you may need this service. If so please call 01282 866655 and speak to Paulene or Kay to book your places, but hurry, they will fill up quickly! Price is £3.00 per hour, per child.

Spanish Lessons!

emma — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 11:03:10 +0000

We have organised short, age appropriate Spanish lessons for our Cherries! These are taking place each week and we will ensure that no matter when your child attends nursery, they will get the chance to learn some Spanish. So don’t be surprised when your little ones come home speaking in tongues soon!

New Funding!!! 15 hours completely FREE per child, per week…

emma — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:26:47 +0000

Coming into force in September 2010 is a new Single Formula Funding, which will mean that parents and carers of children aged 3-4 will get 15 hours completely free nursery time each week, no top up fees, no strings.

We anticipate this to mean that parents and carers will want to increase their child’s current nursery hours so we suggest that if you think you will require more nursery hours for your child, then speak to Paulene or Kay as a matter of urgency.

Development Matters Overview

emma — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:29:24 +0000

To view our development matters overview, please click here

Observation Record

emma — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:24:19 +0000

To view our Observation Record please click here

Nursery Terms

emma — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:50:09 +0000

One months notice will be required in the event of your child being withdrawn. Records of your child’s progress and development are kept at the centre and you have access at any time with consent of senior staff. Senior staff are able to share information between themselves in order to maintain consistency of care.

Your consent is given to the following regarding your child/children as part of this contract:

Staff will be informed if somebody different is to collect them
In the event of a breakout of headlice senior staff can check your child’s hair
Unless otherwise agreed, your child will be protected from the sun with nursery sun tan lotions on days when children play outside in the sunshine.
Accident and emergency services can be sought in the event of an accident which is not able to be dealt with on nursery premises by nursery staff first aiders
Your child being taken out on short walks as part of nursery activities
Staff to take, display and include in your child’s record of achievement photographs of your child at nursery
Nursery fees are payable in advance
An invoice will be given on the first Monday of the month and nursery fees are payable within 7 days of the invoice date.
Costs of any cheques referred to draw will be the responsibility of the payee
Nursery will shut down four weeks of the year during which period fees will not be collected
Nursery will close for bank holidays, once again fees will not be collected
The operational plan has been offered and/or read
Welcome pack has been received
All records completed and agreed both personal and general

What you can expect from Blossom Tree

emma — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:48:23 +0000

Your child will have their own personal profile, monitoring development throughout the early years foundation stage (EYFS)
Your child will be observed regularly and records kept in their record of achievement
Results of these records will help staff to plan for following weeks how best to meet your child’s emergent skills in all areas of the curriculum
2 to 3 times weekly, focused activities based on the topic (displayed on notice board)
Structured pre-school work, covering many varied practical activities, as well as through play
Records informing of your child’s experiences throughout the day
Story sacks taken home for the weekend, sharing with family
Opportunities to meet and chat with staff throughout session at any time
Formal parents open day once a year
Monthly newsletter