The nursery environment
Our nurseries have been refurbished to the highest standards reflecting a calm and welcoming environment. They have separate age-appropriate rooms for babies, toddlers and pre-school children and in addition every room is equipped with quality furniture and equipment, creating stimulating surroundings.
Hymus House occupies a lovely Grade II listed detached building set in its own grounds, it was the rectoryto St. Luke's Church and is close to
Security
The safety of our children is of paramount importance to us. We ask that you accompany your child to their group to ensure that they are left happy and secure with their respective carer.
Our Hymus House Nursery is equipped with a video intercom door entry system so that we know exactly who is entering the premises.
We also ask for photos of anyone who may collect your child as well as a password and written consent.
Meals
IDA Nurseries aim is to make mealtimes a happy, social occasion with a healthy and well balanced diet.
We offer breakfast, a mid morning snack, a warm nutritious lunch, a mid afternoon break and a delicious light tea towards the end of the day . Water is also available throughout the day.
Our parent partnership
We recognise that children's first impressions of the world begin at home and it is therefore vital that both the nursery and parents work together. Parents are encouraged to share their ideas with us to help shape the service we offer to the children.
We value the contributions made by parents and will actively seek a partnership through which the children will benefit by having continuous and consistent care. This is an essential ingredient in supporting their confidence and developing their learning potential. At IDA Nurseries we understand that parents are the first and most enduring carers and educators of their children.
To assist the partnership the nursery will provide:
- Parent's evenings
- Regular social events at the nursery
- Information sheets and newsletters informing parents of our achievements and forthcoming events
- A parents notice board & whiteboard
Equal opportunities
No child/adult will be excluded on the grounds of race, gender, religion, age, ability or sexual preference. IDA Nurseries reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person not complying with our full written policies.
Settling in procedure
Once the nursery of your choice has received your registration form and fee you will automatically be sent a confirmation of place letter.
Then, approximately one month before your child is due to start you will be contacted by the nursery Deputy or Manager to arrange two play sessions. During these sessions you will meet your child's Key Carer and some time will be spent completing the necessary forms and going through nursery policies.
Opening times
Hymus House is open for 50 weeks of the year. We close for a week at Easter, a week at Christmas and all Bank Holidays.
- Nappies (non specific brand) and sudo cream up until the age of 2 years
- Wipes (non specific brand)
- All meals from our menus
The Sessions that we offer
- Full day -
- Morning - 8.00am to 1.00pm
- Afternoon - 1.00pm to 6.00pm
- Early risers - 7.30 am to 8am
- Mini breaks - bookable as extra sessions 9am to 12 noon or 1pm to 4pm
We also endeavour to be as flexible as possible in catering for families individual requirements. Therefore, if you do require sessions outside of those listed above then, please speak with the Nursery Manager.
Registering authority
All our nurseries are registered and regulated by OFSTED.
Fees
For our full fees listing please speak to the Nursery Manager on 020 8342 1414.