Children at Conkers are based in one of two main play rooms according to their age and stage of development.

The Baby Room

Babies and toddlers (up to about 2 1/2 years old) have dedicated and highly qualified staff to care for them with a ratio of at least 1 adult to 3 children. Staff work with parents to ensure that Conkers fits in with individual sleep patterns and routines.

Staff ensure that children enjoy their time at Conkers and learn while they play following the ‘Birth to Three Matters’ framework as recommended by OFSTED. In the baby room children learn and explore through creative play and lots of outside play.

The Big Room

Children aged 2 1/2 years and above are usually based in ‘The Big Room’. The ratios in this room are usually 1 adult to 4 or 5 children.

The day is a little more structured here but there is still a huge emphasis on learning through play. Our dedicated and qualified team ensure that children are encouraged to develop to their full potential through carefully planned activities and play. Staff, observing and working alongside parents and children, will develop a curriculum to ensure that every individual’s needs are met.

A typical day in the Baby Room is as follows:

8.00 - 9.00
9.00 -10.00
10.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30
11.30 - 12.00
12.00 - 1.00
1.00 - 2.00
2.00
2.30 - 3.30
3.30 - 4.00
4.00 - 4.30
4.30 - 6.00

Breakfast and settling in
Freeplay - Inside and out
Snack
Child lead play
Songs and nappy time
Lunch time
Sleep & Quiet play
Snack time
Child lead play
Nappy time and outside play
Tea time
Freeplay and home

Breakfast and settling in
Registration and Freeplay
Snack and weather
Themed play  (Inside and out)
Lunch time and story
Themed / Child lead play (Inside and out)
Snack
Tea time

8.00 - 9.00
9.00 -10.00
10.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30
12.00 - 1.00
1.00 - 2.30
2.00
4.00 - 4.30

A typical day in the Big Room is as follows: