Daily life in nursery supports children to develop independence and social skills.

Breakfast

Children may attend nursery from 8:30 for Breakfast/Early Start. This acts as a soft start to the day and ensures all children have the change to eat cereal, toast and some fresh fruit prior to starting the day. We also provide this service to alleviate pressure from our families. 

Activities

The nursery day is structured with time for free play, structured play and activities led by our nursery team. Activities can include painting and drawing, story-time, PE, building or topic based learning in line with the experiences and outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence. 

Snack and Lunch

A typical snack includes:

• Milk or water
• Fruit
• Crackers, oatcakes or breadsticks

Snack time helps children to:

• Develop social skills
• Practise sharing and turn-taking
• Learn about healthy eating

School lunches are free for children aged 3 and over.

What to Bring

In nursery, all children will have a peg with their own canvas bag hanging on it. We would ask parents to ensure that their child's bag contains:

• Spare clothes
• Waterproof and warm outdoor clothing
• Indoor shoes
• Nappies and the baby wipes used by your child (if appropriate)
• A barrier cream (if appropriate)

Our staff will monitor these bags and update you verbally or via class dojo if any top-ups or new clothes are needed. 

We gradually encourage children to develop independence in dressing and self-care.