Elm Cottage Ltd - Thorn Grove Cheadle Hulme

Elm Cottage Nursery at Thorn Grove is a  small, homely & friendly 38 place Private Day Nursery, in the grounds of Thorn Grove Primary School. 

At Elm Cottage our aim has always been to provide every child with the best possible start in life and to support them to fulfill their potential.

We have 2 main play rooms.

The Little Cubs room caters for children 3 months to 2 years 9 months & The Big Bears rooms caters for children 2 years 9 months to Preschool until they transition into school at reception age.

We believe that a child experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances and that a safe, secure and happy childhood is important in its own right, and it provides the foundation for children to make the most of their abilities & talents and they develop and grow.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

We provide maximum opportunity for each child to reach their full potential and ensure each child achieves the five 'Every Child Matters' outcomes of ; Staying Safe, Being Healthy, Enjoying & Achieving, Making Positive Contribution & Achievement Economic Well-Being by:

* Providing well trained, caring and motivated staff who create a homely, loving, stimulating and friendly fun environment.

* Ensuring high staff ratios.

* Delivering the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to the highest standard possible.

* Providing individualised learning, development & care that enhances development and recognise's that children learn at their own pace.

* Carrying out ongoing observational assessments that inform planning for each child's continuing development through play based activities.

* Recognition of the importance of play, the right of the child to play and learn.

* Creating an environment that promotes equality of opportunity and carries out anti-discriminatory practice to ensure each child is treated equally and individually.

* Securing strong relationships with parents/carers and working with them by sharing and offering information.

* Working alongside other professionals from agencies and other settings and sharing good practice.

* Maintaining good quality care and adhering to the Welfare Requirements as stated in the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).

* Being sensitive to the needs of all the children in our care by planning a stimulating environment that is suitable for children's stages of development.

It is crucial to a child's future success that their earliest experiences help to build a secure foundation for learning throughout the school years and beyond and we hope that this is achieved for each child using our setting here at Elm Cottage Thorn Grove.

Facilities:

* Unique outdoor play environment & converted covered Outdoor decking area.

* Bright & airy surroundings & play rooms.

* Separate facilities for babies/toddlers and  toddlers/pre-school children.

* Highly Qualified ratio of degree level staff members.

* Some staff members trained to Level 1 BSL & 1 to level 3. (BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE)

* Free additional classes from our qualified Dance & Movement teacher, Football Coach, Spanish & French teacher.s

* Healthy & nutritious home cooked balanced meals, prepared on the premises. Catering for all dietary needs.

MILLIE'S MARK ACCREDITATION

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved Millie's Mark, the new quality mark of excellence in paediatric 1st Aid for Early Years Settings.

BOOKING A VISIT

If you would like to book a nursery visit , you can come to meet our team and view the learning environment we have to offer. Its a great opportunity for you to see the children playing in the nursery & to ask any further questions you may have. We are confident that you will not be disappointed & we would love to demonstrated what we at Elm Cottage has to offer you and your child.