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Nutwood Day Nursery
553 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8RY
01522 576716
nutwood@heathfarmdaynurseries.co.uk
Nutwood Day Nursery is located in the historic city of Lincoln. The nursery is known for it’s homely feel and caring staff. It was taken over by Alison and Tim Wright in November 2014 becoming part of ‘Heath Farm Day Nursery Ltd’ group.
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Providing Childcare from 6 weeks to 5 years
Open 51 weeks of the year (1 weeks closure at Christmas and closed on Bank Holiday's)
Open Mon-Fri 08.00 - 18.00​
Government funded places available from 9 months +
Registered for Tax Free Childcare.
Ofsted Reg Number: URN
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Organisation of the day at Nutwood Day Nursery
​Upon arrival in the morning the children will be offered breakfast and a drink.
They are then guided into small groups according to their age and the ratio of staff to children.
The children will then move around the different areas of the nursery and participate in the various activities in each area.
The Baby Room
From the entrance we have the Baby room. For the purposes of child/adult ratios your child is under the care of the Baby room until their second birthday. However once your child is confident on their feet and comfortable with their surroundings we shall begin to explore the other areas of the nursery.
The key worker for your baby will keep a detailed welfare log on Famly, our online journal, of the things that happen during your baby’s time at nursery. There will be a record of nappy changes, bottle feeds, meals and sleeps.
Named coat pegs and individual baskets are used to store your baby’s belongings such as creams and lotions, comforters or personal blankets.
The baby room is homely, light and airy. The adjacent room houses cots for your child to rest. Clean cot linen is available for each baby for each session. We will follow your preferences with regard to your baby’s routine.
A host of toys and play equipment will be available for your crawling and exploring little ones. We aim to offer a full range of visual, sensory and tactile stimulation for the youngest of our babies and a variety of surfaces and seats for your baby to enjoy lying in or on will be provided!
Whilst we shall ensure that your baby gets lots of cuddles we shall also make sure that he/she doesn’t come to expect to be held or carried all the time!
Babies will be taken outside during each session and will join with the other children at various times. At certain times throughout the day a small group of the older children may be escorted into the baby room so that interaction can take place across the age groups.
Beyond the Baby Room..
Once your child becomes an accomplished toddler they will be encouraged to join in with selected activities with some of the older children, under the guidance of their key worker.
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Your child will become part of our toddler group which ventures beyond the Baby Room. There will be a gradual socialization program for your toddler, at a pace which is appropriate for each individual. We shall ensure that they always feel secure and happy in their surroundings.
The Toddler Room
The Toddler Room and spacious nursery room which houses a host of activity areas and acts a s a base room for the children aged between 2-3years. The Home Corner, reflects the current theme, be it a Doctor’s surgery, a shop, or a castle. A music system will be available to reinforce other activities such as music and dance / movement.
There will be room for large scale floor play such as Construction, Duplo, or Miniature World play such as the Farm, Jungle world, Cars, Animal Hospital, or the Family Doll’s House. The Toddler room will also have the flexibility to host group activities such as singing, dancing and physical activities.
They will have lots of fun making friends and choosing from a wide range of activities. Children will have free access to toys which will be at an appropriate level for them to self select. The children will be encouraged to tidy away the toys they have played with after they have finished. The toddlers have the option to go for a sleep after lunch between 1.00pm and 3.00pm.
The Pre-School Room
Off the entrance lobby, this room acts as a base for the older children. This is a space that the children can access resources that are more age appropriate for their stage of development. They can set something up and return to it at a later date without it being interfered with or pose a risk to the younger children.
​The Pre-School team will help your child grow in independence so that they can be well equipped and
prepared for school. They will work on skills such as recognising their own name and belongings, putting on
their own coats and shoes and other similar skills that they will need in the coming years. There is also a
dedicated cosy area so those children can have a well-earned rest. These rooms will also have the
flexibility to host group activities such as singing, dancing and physical activities.
Creative Room / Wet & Messy Area
At nursery we do lots of messy play activities. The children do wear aprons but would be great if you could bring some spare clothes in case of any accidents.
When not used for dining, tables will be used for table-top activities. Weighing, measuring, small construction, snipping and sticking, playdoh and a host of other activities. Small group activities such as table-top games will be a regular sessional feature as well as puzzles, colouring and board games.
Outdoor Play
The Ride-on-toy patio has a selection of trikes and vehicles. Other patio areas enable year round outdoor activities such as a chalk board, sand and water play.
All children will have the opportunity for outdoor free play and a structured outdoor activity during each session. We aim to encourage your child to accomplish a host of physical skills using their body and small apparatus.
Our nature garden, hosts balance beams, willow arches, stepping logs, boulders and a large sandpit. We also have a pet area with rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs, sheep and chickens. The children enjoy going on outings into the field to feed the animals.
The Nursery Garden
The outdoor area of the nursery is large and spacious and varied. The children will have their own vegetable garden, the produce of which will be used in the kitchen for their meals. The children will be involved with planting seeds, watering, weeding and harvesting from their garden.
We have various secretive seated areas around the garden for quiet and reflective moments. There are play houses and a variety of slides and apparatus to suit the seasonal needs. In fine weather the children will be outside as much as possible, even for a picnic tea!
Get in Touch
Nutwood Day Nursery,
553 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8RY
01522 576716