At Cuddly Bear we ensure your child’s day is structured with a balance of free play, adult lead sessions, creativity, child-initiated activities, rest and nutritious meals. Children will engage with our Cuddly Bear Curriculum throughout the day, and all activities are fully inclusive. There will also be outings and extracurricular activities that happen on a regular basis.
8:00 – 9:00 Children arrive and enjoy a healthy breakfast
Our welcoming staff greet families and children and invite the children to join them for breakfast.
9:00 – 9:15 Wake and Shake
We all start our day of fun and learning with a wake and shake dance time.
9:15 – 9:30 Circle Time
An adult lead circle time which may include singing, group discussions or curriculum activities.
9:30 – 11:00 Indoor / Outdoor free play / Focus Activity
Children have the opportunity to engage in self-directed play, followed by a focused activity that supports their learning and development. Nappy changes are scheduled during this time as needed.
11:00 – 11:15 Circle Time / Focus Activity
A group activity focused on learning and development, where children engage in discussions, stories, and shared experiences.
11:15 – 11:30 Getting Ready for Lunch (wash hands)
A group activity focused on learning and development, where children engage in discussions, stories, and shared experiences.
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch
Children enjoy a nutritious, balanced lunch, providing them with the energy to stay active and engaged throughout the afternoon.
12:00 – 1:45 Rest time / Quiet activities
1:45 – 2:00 Story Time and Pack Up for Home Time
Children come together for storytime, followed by getting ready for home. This is a calming end to their day, preparing them for departure.
2:00 Home Time for Children Finishing at 2pm
Children leaving at 2 are handed over to parents or carers.
2:00 – 4:30 Wrap Around Care
Children who require additional care in the afternoon enjoy wrap-around care, with a variety of quiet activities, play, and rest time to suit their individual needs.

This structured yet flexible routine ensures that each child’s needs are met, with ample opportunities for play, rest, and learning throughout the day.

Settling in

Starting nursery can be an exciting time for your child and family as it is the start of a new journey  for you all.  We also understand that it can also be a  very emotional time as everyone settles into their new routines and environments. This is why here at Cuddly Bear we want to make this transition as easy as possible for everybody involved.

What to expect:

After being offered a place at Cuddly Bear, staff will be in contact with you to plan dates and times for settling sessions and to discuss your children’s routines, dislikes, likes and interests.

Settling sessions will start short and will get longer as the week progresses. We always have full and open communication with families and there will be updates provided about how your child is settling.

Nobody knows your child like you do, so these settling sessions are a great opportunity for families to share information on other languages spoken, important family members and any other additional needs.

Transitions

We want Cuddly Bear to be a second home for your child and for them to feel happy, confident and comfortable in our setting. Which is why we focus on making any transitions between nursery rooms and nursery and school as smooth as possible

Our highly trained educators ensure that transition meetings occur when children move rooms so new key workers have all the information needed to welcome your child into their new environment. We also have transition visits for parents so you are able to see your child’s new room and meet the educators.

Starting school is a big step for all children, which is why we are committed to helping your child become “school ready”. We are continuing to build our relationship with a local school in order to give the children the opportunities to explore the school environment before starting.