In our world we aim to:

	To provide affordable high quality care and education available to all and tailored to meet each child's needs.
	Encourage children to explore the world providing opportunities to stimulate interest and imagination through play and other learning activities.
	Encourage positive attitudes to self and others and develop confidence and self-esteem.
	Foster good relationships between staff and parents with regular opportunities for both formal and informal communications.
	Encourage the emotional, social, physical, creative and intellectual development of children and prepare them for the world outside.

The nursery is set out to ensure that your child gets the most out of a range of activities and opportunities that are specially designed for his or her individual needs.

Admission Procedure
At Hippitots we are committed to providing a professional service to ensure the best quality care for children. To ensure that admissions to Hippitots are offered on a fair and transparent basis, the following procedure will apply to the management of the waiting list and admission.

	Priority will be given on a first come first serve basis. If, on making an enquiry about a place for their child, a parent/carer is informed there are no places available, Hippitots waiting list procedure will be explained and then activated on the parent/carers behalf.
	Parent/carers will be encouraged to submit their request for a place for their child on a waiting list form. No charge is applied to this.
	The parent/carer will be advised of how long they are likely to wait for a place. This information will only be an estimate and will not guarantee a place at this time.
	All parents/carers and children will be invited to visit Hippitots.
	Once a place is confirmed, the Manager or a designated member of staff will contact the parent/carer concerned and arrange a date for the child's first settling in visit. A deposit of one month's fees in advance is required, where applicable. This is refundable upon the start of the place but if the place is cancelled then there is no refund of the deposit.
	At admission parents/carers will be required to share information about their child e.g. allergies, contacts etc. (My Details pack & room child fact sheets) and be given an Admissions Pack.
	Parents/carers will be required to sign a contract of admission e.g. payment, holidays etc.
	All children will be allocated a named key person.
	We recognise that settling in to a childcare environment can take longer for some children, children will be admitted on a staggered basis and we welcome parents/carers staying with their child for as long as they feel necessary. We will vary the length of stay for children in order to cater for their individual needs and where necessary provide one to one care until the child has settled.

Key Person
A key person has special responsibilities for working with a small number of children, giving them reassurance so they feel safe and cared for. They also build relationships with parents/carers ensuring parents/carers are fully aware of what their child does each day. Your child's key person will be responsible, (along with the other members of staff in your child's room), for the care your child receives during their time at Hippitots, as well as observing their development and interests enabling them to design activities and opportunities that stimulates your child's development. She/he will be able to inform you about your child's day at Hippitots and be available should you wish to discuss any issues or answer any questions or queries you may have.

Additional Services

	Children's Diaries - allowing information sharing with parents and carers alongside daily verbal communication
	Parents Newsletter - termly newsletters informing parents and carers of the activities their children will be experiencing
	Regular Excursions - examples being to the pantomime at Christmas or farm to see the reindeer, visit to local community events
	Private Car Park - available for drop off and collection of children

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