“This is going to be a really special nursery, with excellent caring staff and a warm nurturing atmosphere. Our son Jason is already so excited to get started ”
– Marina
At Eden Park Nursery, our priority is to support you as parents and ensure your child's happiness and well-being. We understand how significant your little one’s early years are in shaping their future, which is why we are dedicated to providing exceptional care in a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment.
We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where your child can thrive, explore, and grow at their own pace, building confidence and a love for learning along the way.
This page is filled with valuable information about our nursery, including our approach to childcare, learning, and development. However, if you have any questions or require further assistance, we encourage you to reach out. Our approachable and knowledgeable team is always here to provide guidance, answer your queries, and ensure your experience with us is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
At Eden Park Nursery, we are more than just a childcare provider – we’re a supportive partner in your child’s early education journey.
Initially, we request all parents to provide pack lunches. We will announce when we transition over to in-house lunches.
At Eden Park Nursery, we take great pride in providing freshly prepared, nutritious meals for the children in our care. Our Head Chef will craft every dish on-site from scratch each day, using only the finest, high-quality ingredients. Our menus will be thoughtfully designed to rotate weekly and adhere to all relevant nutritional guidelines, ensuring every child receives balanced and healthy meals. We'll also cater to a variety of dietary needs and allergy requirements eg halal food
We aim to earn an Advanced Accreditation from the Early Years Alliance Nutrition Support Programme, recognising our dedication to promoting healthy eating for children. Our evaluation highlights that “nutrition and healthy eating are at the heart of Eden Park Nursery,” and our “excellent approach to supporting children with special dietary requirements” it of paramount importance.
Children will be served meals from our main menu unless they have a medically diagnosed allergy or intolerance, are vegetarian or pescatarian, or follow a specific diet for religious reasons. Unfortunately, other parental or child preferences cannot be accommodated, as they may impact the nutritional value of the meals provided.
For additional support, we'll reach out to nutritionists to answer any questions, including advice on common challenges such as fussy eating. At Eden Park Nursery, we are committed to ensuring every child enjoys healthy, delicious meals that support their growth and well-being.
Eden Park Nursery shall be aiming to achieve the Millie’s Mark accreditation, a recognition awarded to nurseries that go above and beyond in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. This achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to keeping children safe, with every member of our team fully trained in Paediatric First Aid.
To learn more about the importance of Millie’s Mark and its impact, click here.
At Eden Park Nursery, we implement a Key Worker System designed to foster strong and secure attachments between children and our dedicated staff members. This system helps create a nurturing and supportive environment for your child.
When your child joins Eden Park Nursery, we actively encourage them to form meaningful relationships with our team and select their own Key Worker. This special bond helps your child settle into nursery life with ease, boosting their confidence to engage in daily activities. The Key Worker acts as a bridge between home and nursery, ensuring a seamless continuity of care.
Your child’s Key Worker will focus on meeting their individual care needs, offering you peace of mind while your little one explores, learns, and plays in a safe and supportive environment. Activities and learning experiences will be carefully planned to suit your child’s unique needs and developmental stage.
The Key Worker will keep a report on your child’s activities and progress and will always be available to address any questions or concerns you may have. They will also meet with you during Parents’ Evenings to discuss your child’s development and plan their next steps.
We strive to maintain consistency by keeping the same Key Worker with your child as long as possible. However, as your child grows and transitions to a new room, their Key Worker may change, and we will keep you fully informed throughout the process. If you have a preference for a specific Key Worker, we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.
At Eden Park Nursery, our goal is to provide a supportive, personalized experience that helps your child thrive.
Weaning is an exciting milestone that marks your little one’s transition from a milk-only diet to the inclusion of solid foods.
At Eden Park Nursery, although we take on children from 12 months - we begin introducing weaning menus — with your consent — when your baby reaches around 6 months of age. During this stage, we offer a delightful variety of fruits, vegetables, and starchy foods alongside their usual breast milk or formula. By around 7 months, your child will start enjoying a modified version of our standard menu. Most other children will have already been weaned and be eating solid foods when they start at Eden Park Nursery.
If your child follows a vegetarian diet, avoids specific foods for religious reasons, or has known allergies, please inform us, and we will tailor the weaning menu to meet their individual needs.
To support their development, we also introduce sipping cups to encourage water drinking and provide spoons to help babies explore and practice independent eating.
For additional guidance, our friendly staff are always available to discuss the weaning process with you. We also recommend obtaining valuable insights from a nutritionist.
Let us support you and your baby during this important and rewarding journey!
A Day at Eden Park Nursery
8 AM
Our day begins with staff warmly welcoming the children into the nursery, where we provide a nutritious breakfast. After breakfast, children settle in with a free choice of play, easing into their day.
Morning Activities
Our mornings are filled with engaging and fun activities, allowing children to freely explore and choose what interests them most. Additionally, we offer exciting extra-curricular activities throughout the week:
- Monday: French (Upper Pre-School)
- Tuesday: Baby Ballet
- Wednesday: Sing and Sign (Babies and 2-Year-Olds)
- Thursday: Yoga
- Friday: Pro-Stars
10:00 AM
Children enjoy a healthy snack and drink to recharge for more play and learning. The morning continues with a mix of focus group activities and outdoor physical play in our garden. Circle time and some singing.
12:00 PM
Lunchtime is a special moment where children sit together to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.
Afternoon Activities
After lunch, children can choose between quiet time for a comfortable afternoon nap or engage in free play.
1:00 PM
The afternoon brings more opportunities for creativity, exploration, and discovery through play. Children who missed out on morning activities can participate in them during this time.
2:00 PM
Another healthy snack and drink is provided to keep the children energized.
4:30 PM
Children gather for a delightful afternoon tea.
5-6 PM - Home Time
Some children head home, while others continue to enjoy indoor or outdoor play, relaxing with books, games, and activities until their parents arrive.
When your child turns 2 years of age they will move to a different room.
Although we understand it can be a big change for your child, it is an exciting time with lots of new opportunities! The team will work closely with you to support you and your child to make the move as smooth as possible.
What we will do to help
A couple of weeks before your child turns 2 years of age we will begin the process of moving to the new rooms.
- Your child will spend short sessions in the new rooms before they move permanently to enable your child to feel comfortable in their new surroundings.
- Your child’s current Key Worker will liaise with their new Room Leader and will pass on all developmental and care information, and complete a transition form.
- We will inform you of the outcome of your child’s trial sessions and ensure you are introduced to your child’s new Key Worker, once they have formed attachments in their new room.
- If your child requires any additional support, or there is a delay in making a permanent move, this will be discussed with you and your child’s current Key Worker.
What can you do to help?
Our main ethos is to work together to help your child reach their full potential.
You can help support us to work together by updating us with observations from home, reading our news bulletins (which explains what fun things we will be learning about!) and meeting termly to discuss your child’s progress.
Your child looks to you for encouragement and direction, try to talk to your child positively about the ground floor and let them know they’re going to have a wonderful time – and they will!
You can ease your child’s nerves by bringing along your child’s favourite comfort item, whether it’s a blanket, a teddy bear, a book or a little note from you.
Please do not hesitate to talk to us if you have any further questions.
When your child is ready to toilet train we support you and help you and your child have great success in this area.
In the nursery all the toilets are small and easily accessible. Below are some signs to help you recognise if your child is ready to toilet train.
Signs of readiness for Potty Training
- Urinates a fair amount each time.
- Can pull up and down pants.
- Shows interest in others toilet habits.
- Desires independence.
- Can communicate when wet or soiled.
- Tries to remove own nappy when soiled.
- Might be dry at night.
Preparing for Potty Training
- Choosing a suitable potty which your child likes.
- Read stories surrounding using the potty to sit on.
- Choose some underwear.
- Make a decision when to start.
- Create a reward chart with your child to reward them for their efforts.
- Get a fabric bag to carry around when you first begin potty training containing:
- 3x knickers, socks and bottoms.
- Baby wipes
- Nappy sacks
Ready to start Toilet Training
- Make sure your child wears easily removable clothes.
- Remove the nappy in the morning and make a point of going straight to the potty and try to go.
- Ask your child at regular intervals to use their potty.
Toilet Accidents
- Try not to get upset if your child has an accident.
- Ask them to sit on the potty to ensure they have finished.
- Reaffirm “It’s ok! But we use the potty now!”.
- Ask them to help you change their clothes and get re- dressed.
Hooray! Successful use of the potty!
- Lots of praise and encouragement
- Encourage the rest of the family to support them and give them praise on their success!
At Eden Park Nursery, we are committed to supporting and preparing children for the exciting transition to school. By working closely with parents and local schools, we aim to make this change as smooth as possible.
We focus on nurturing children’s personal, social, and emotional development by encouraging friendships and helping them communicate their needs effectively. These early experiences are vital for building confidence and self-esteem, laying a strong foundation for starting school.
During the Upper Pre-School year, we place an emphasis on early education. We help children recognize and write their names and introduce a fun and engaging phonics program during circle time. Additionally, our planned activities are designed to promote school readiness in an enjoyable way.
At Eden Park, we encourage independence by helping children develop practical skills. They hang their coats on their pegs, self-register upon arrival, complete independent tasks like "funky finger" activities, prepare their own snacks, tidy up, and even set the table for lunch. These small steps foster confidence and independence, easing their transition to school life.
As the school start date approaches, we liaise with local schools and invite teachers to visit the nursery to meet the children. We also prepare a detailed transition report highlighting your child’s accomplishments to share with their new school.
Collaboration with parents is a key part of our approach. We host a "Transitioning to School" workshop where parents can voice concerns and receive valuable tips and ideas to support their child’s journey.
Before our children leave Eden Park Nursery, we'll celebrate their time with us by hosting a memorable graduation ceremony. Parents, Key Workers, and children come together to mark this special milestone as they prepare for their exciting new adventure at school.
The Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm year-round, with the exception of the following dates, when we are closed.
Please note, fees are still payable on these days
Wednesday 1st January – New Years’ Day
Tuesday 2nd January – Inset Day
Friday 18th April – Good Friday
Monday 21st April – Easter Monday
Monday 5th May – May Day Bank Holiday
Monday 26th May – Late May Bank Holiday
Monday 25th August – August Bank Holiday
The Nursery will close for the Christmas break at 3pm on Wednesday 24th December 2025 and re-open on Monday 5th January 2026 at 8.00am.
At Eden Park Nursery, we are pleased to offer free funded of early education & childcare places for eligible children.
For more information about the available funding and to check your eligibility, please visit the Childcare Choices website.
How Funding is Allocated
At Eden Park Nursery, parents may choose to use their funded hours in the following ways:
- Term Time Only 15 or 30 hours per week over 38 weeks of the year (during school term times).
- Stretched Offer The same total annual entitlement is spread across more weeks of the year (eg 11 hours per week over 51 weeks), allowing families to access childcare throughout the year.
Please note, a daily food charge of £2.50 applies when using funded hours.
The Early Years Pupil Premium, or EYPP, is available to children aged three and four years whose parents or carers are in receipt of certain benefits, or to children who have been in care or have left care through adoption or child arrangement orders.
For further information and to find out if you may qualify, please click here.
Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme to help working parents with the cost of childcare.
For every £8 a parent pays in, the government will pay in an extra £2. Parents can receive up to £2,000 per child, per year, towards their childcare costs, or £4,000 for disabled children.
For more information click here.
If you are paying your fees via your Tax-Free Childcare account, please email us your reference number to help us track your payment.
Please note: if you are using your Tax-Free Childcare account as a payment method that the money can take up to 10 days to enter our account, and all fees must be paid by the first of the month.
At Eden Park Nursery, we are registered with the following childcare voucher providers:
- Edenred: P20992654
- Sodexo: 841243
- RG Childcare: 75250286205
- Fidelity: NUM008C
- Computer Share: 0022569927
- Kiddicare: Number9thenursery
- Care-4: 15780100
If you use a different childcare voucher provider, please check with the office to see if we have an account with them.
Important Information: If you are paying with childcare vouchers, please allow up to 14 working days for the funds to reach our account. Kindly ensure that all fees are paid by the first of the month.
At Eden Park Nursery, our curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, as outlined by the Department for Education (DfE).
This framework shapes our practices and ensures that children enjoy a variety of thoughtfully planned, enriching play experiences in a nurturing environment.
We are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential while respecting their individual development pace. Every child’s progress is carefully monitored and supported to foster their growth and confidence.
Do you have a fussy eater? Do you want to know top tips for toilet training? Or how to deal with tantrums?
We shall be creating our Early Years Parenting Podcast to help you with big milestones and common childhood issues.
Not yet compulsory. We are still assessing this option and would love to have your feedback. When your child turns three and transitions to a different room, they may be required to wear the Eden Park uniform. This helps prepare them for the routine of school life. Your child will also need a book bag to carry home writing and phonics activities.
Uniform items can be ordered directly through the nursery. Simply email the office with the items and sizes you need, and we’ll take care of the rest.
| White Polo Shirt | £9.00 |
| Purple Polo Shirt | £9.00 |
| Jumper | £12.00 |
| Cardigan | £15.00 |
| Bookbag | £9.00 |
These prices are not set. We aim to ask that children wear denim bottoms (jeans, shorts, skirt or pinafore, as you would like and as the weather dictates – but no ripped fashion styles) as they are hard-wearing and available in many sizes and styles. Your child would also be welcome to wear a purple gingham summer dress when the weather is warmer, available from several retailers’ school uniform sections.
Funding options
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Baby Ballet – Find out more
www.babyballet.co.uk
Read Write Inc Phonics – a guide for parents