Returning to work after the birth of your child can be a worrying process - We're here to put your mind at rest.
At Pinecones Day Nursery in Totton with have a homely 9 place baby room is fully equipped to deal with everything the under twos can (quite literally at times) throw at us. With staff ratios of 3:1, it’s a safe and peaceful environment that enables learning opportunities and positive relationships for all.
Babies progress at their own pace whilst our dedicated team of practitioners ensure each child receives the best possible care. The team work directly with the parents to ensure that the routines you have at home are mirrored within the setting, providing consistency for your baby. This in turn helps them to settle and become content and confident in the new environment.
Fresh home-made food is prepared on the premises by Penny and made palatable for whatever stage of weaning your child is at. We promote baby led weaning which has current research and benefits towards your child's speech later on in life.
The baby room has a vast array of equipment and open ended natural resources including loose parts and treasure baskets. Each baby takes part in sensory play everyday exploring those textural experiences allowing them to express their emotions through manipulating materials such as sand, shaving foam, paint and many more. This helps improve their sense of touch. The richer the textural experience, the richer their cognitive and langauge development will be .
When its time for a well earned nap, the babies have their own cosy sleep area which is peaceful and soothing. Comfy cots, fluffy blankets and calm music set the atmosphere for a lovely snooze.