About Us
Welcome
Welcome to Quince Tree Day Nursery, we are a high standard, conveniently located children’s nursery in South Ockendon. Our mission is to provide the highest quality childcare that is both accessible and affordable.
About us
We are a 30 place Day Nursery and Preschool that caters for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years. Our nursery is separated by age group, we have a 0-2 year old room, a 2-3 year old room and a 3-5 year old room, but our flexible approach means we not only look at the child’s age, but also on their stage of development.
Our Vision
We are committed to providing our children and parents with high quality childcare. We do this by meeting the children’s nutritional, emotional and educational needs. For our parents we offer information, advice and an open door policy. We are committed to working with our parents to nurture our children to become confident, able, healthy and caring individuals.
Quince Tree Day Nursery
Nutrition
We provide snacks and meals for children that are well balanced and nutritious. All meals are prepared in our kitchen by qualified staff. A copy of our weekly menu is always available on our notice board. Good eating and hygiene habits as well as table manners are encouraged at all times. We are happy to prepare separate meals for children with any allergies or dietary restrictions provided you make us fully aware of your child’s needs.
Here are our Mealtimes and examples of our menu.
Mealtimes
Breakfast 7.30am-8.30am
Snack 9.30am-10.00am
Lunch 11.30am -12.00pm
Tea 3.30pm – 4.00pm
Snack 5.00pm-5.30pm
Breakfast A selection of cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, toast, milk or water
Snack A selection of healthy snacks including fruit, crackers, crudités and biscuits served with milk or water
Lunch Hot, nutritious home cooked meals with a serving of fruit e.g. Roast Chicken, Fisherman’s Pie and Spaghetti Bolognaise.
Tea A variety of light nutritious foods and a dessert Includes Home made Pizza, Soup and Bread, Jacket Potatoes followed by Apple Crumble, Fruit Flan, Yoghurts or Rice Pudding.
Snack A light snack of crackers, breadsticks or dried fruit with milk or water. Infants under 9 months will be fed in accordance with their individual routine and using their own formulas and foods if provided.
Our Aims and Goals
It is our aim to provide a safe, secure, stimulating and fun environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. Whilst in our care children are able to participate in a wide variety of play experiences which enable them to develop the skills needed to become independent, with a positive self image who are understanding and compassionate of their fellow beings, regardless of colour, religion or gender.
Our main aims are:
- To enhance the development and education of the child
- Ensure opportunities are provided for all children whatever their ability
- To give parents confidence that their children are in a safe and homely environment
- To promote good health, hygiene and nutrition
- To work in partnership with all parents