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Heirs and Graces
Day Nursery
Brochure
“Our goal is to ensure a safe, nurturing and
learning environment to suit the individual
needs of each child in our care”
Holly Jones, Co-Owner
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A Personal Welcome
Welcome to Heirs and Graces, a family run nursery.
“Children have always been a big part of my lif e – looking af ter my
own and other peopl e’s and working in both nursery and pre -school
settings.
It was a great pleasure to me when my daughter Holly decided that
childcare was what she wan t ed to do for a career.
Holly and I decided that what we wanted was to run a top quality day
nurser y.
My gr andsons Dani el, Oscar and Charlie were with us at nursery until
they st arted school and my younger grand children Jack , Sam, Isaac and
Penny are now with us.
We believe that your children are your most precious possessions and
we want to care for t hem in a pl easant, homel y atmosphere, w here
every child f eels happy and secure and so will grow socially,
educationall y and physicall y.
We look forward to meeting you and your family.”
Mrs Holly Jones – NNEB
Co-Owner
Mrs Lesley Baker – BA Hons
Co-Owner
2/15
Welcome to
Heirs and Graces Nursery
We prid e ourselves on being a
family owned and run business and
we all work hard to provide the
best quality child -care for all
types of children and family
groups.
The nursery offers a wide variety of
childcare opti ons from full time,
part tim e and sessional care.
Heirs and Graces i s locat ed in Tring in an old Vi ctori an house with a
good sized garden and covered decking area .
We have refurbished the house to provide ideal child -care
accommodation whil st ret aining a lovely homely feel.
Heirs and Graces i s designed to accomm odate all our age groups on the
same sit e, allowing siblings to have a reassu ri ng contact wit h each
other, and maki ng li fe easi er for you, the parent s and carers .
We hope that we have provided all the inform ation you need i n our
brochure but, if you find you still have any questions, we are always
happy t o answer them, please cont act us by tel ephone, 01442 891818 or
by em ail: info@hei rsandgracest ring .co.uk
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Our Staff
All staff are given an enhanced p olice check whi ch is undert aken by the
management team to ensure the s afety and well being of all children in
the nursery. All st aff are on a three mont h probationary cont ract to
ensure their suitabili ty to the nursery . We do not choose new staff
lightly. We ensure t hat we check their references, backgrounds and
health history.
We are gl ad that the staff bring their di fferent skills, experi ence and
backgrounds to the nursery , and we have many st aff that are parents
themselves and understand the j oys and frustrations that com e with
parenthood. We feel very lucky to have a good staff t eam, m ost of
whom are qualified or undergoing t raini ng whilst with us.
We realise that st aff ret ention can be an important issue to prospective
parents; therefore we try very hard to ret ain all of our st aff by offeri ng
a programme of cont inu ous training t o update and ext en d thei r
qualifi cations , and help them to reach t heir personal goals.
We st rongly beli eve that al ert, fun and conte nt carers benefit your
children and insi st t hat staff have their one hour lunch break away from
the children in the st aff room whi ch has a separat e entrance/ exit
allowing t hem to have a compl et e break, and come back refreshed and
re-energised, we have several l adies who come in and help us look after
the children at lunchtime. They are also police checked.
Mrs Holly Jones
Co-owner
Holly has a Norland Diploma in Childcare and Education and an NNEB
qualification with 12 years experience in childcare with all ages and in
various settings such as Social Services, Montessori, Day -care and
nannying. Most importantly, she is mum to Daniel , Charlie and Isaac.
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Our Baby room
At Heirs and Graces, we offer a
baby room that caters for up to
six babies at one time.
We provide one st aff member t o every
three babies.
In this room, the st aff creat e a loving,
safe and secure atmosphere in whi ch the
babies are encouraged to achieve their
own pot ential . We t ake great effort to
hire st aff who are soft, gentle and calm
with the babi es.
Worki ng cl osely wit h parents, the babi es are helped to settle into a
familiar hom e routine, adapt ed to suit the nursery environment .
Leaving your baby i n childcare can be a diffi cult time for bot h you and
your baby and it is i mportant that y ou l et us know if there is any way
we can help you bot h feel settled and calm.
We are happy for you to bring any
bedtime t oys or special blankets t hat
you feel will help settle your baby.
We do ask that you l abel t hem and
that they are not precious to yo u, as
from tim e to tim e things may get
lost.
When settling into t he Nursery , we
advise that t he baby’s usual carer
spends tim e with them in the room each day, gradual ly increasing the
time that t hey are l eft.
We have a separat e sleep area for the babies. Monitored at al l times
through a gl ass panel and hand held sound/tv monitor, the babies are
able t o sleep peacefully and safely i n a darkened room .
There is cctv in bot h of the Baby Rooms
Tiny Mites com e to t he Nursery every ot her week to provi de a mus ic
and movement sessi on for all age groups .
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The 1-2 year olds
We feel that children of this
age need more room to roam,
toddle and crawl about to
explore their surroundings,
but at the same time they are
not quite ready for the more
energetic older chi ldren.
With a ratio of one staff member t o every three children, thi s is a l arge
playroom where pl ay is a littl e more st ructured than the baby room .
There is a m essy room in which the children will be abl e to play with
sand, wat er, play -doh, paint and even spaghetti !!
The children have access t o soft play equipment where the children are
able t o climb , and pl ay in the ball pit and with the sensory equipment.
The garden has a pl ay area, whi ch is covered by a UV tint ed glass roof
and is equipped with a climbi ng fram e on a child friendly surface. Here
the children are encouraged t o develop t heir soci al skills and their
motor skills and muscles on the bikes and trikes .
The st aff we choose to work with this very exciting age range are fun,
lively and ent husi ast ic.
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The 2-3 year olds
It is so much fun to be a
carefree toddler and we
enjoy encouraging our
young ones to explore
their world.
We have a ratio of one staff member t o every four children in this
room.
At Hei rs and Graces there is a daily routi ne that is adapt ed to outside
influences, such as t he weat her, speci al cel ebrations, cultural activiti es
and their own envi ronment.
The children are encouraged t o try sensory play, st ructured play and
educational pl ay to help l earn about the world around them.
We encourage the children t o play outside in the garden where there are
toys designed for each age range.
Because we feel acti vities shoul d be fun as well as educational, we pl an
topics or th emes that can be linked to the s easons, fes tivals or cultures.
Inside we have a cosy corner fill ed with books and comfy places to sit,
read and rel ax and discover the joy and excitem ent books can offer.
There is cctv in bot h rooms.
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The Pre School Group
Our programme for this
age group is designed to
help the children achieve
the skills that they will
need when they start
school. The revised Early
Years Foundation Stage
2017 ensures the children
are ready for this .
We encourage interactive group play, act ivities, and 'home corner' time,
which can be linked to the week’s special theme or topic. The requi red
ratio is one staff m ember to every eight children .
We use the ‘time out’ method of disci pline, which i s effective in a large
group of children , and gives the children an opport unity to t hink for
themselves.
The daily routine of this room offers indoor and out door play, group
time, messy play, sand, water, art, and m usic and l earning act ivities.
We also have a yoga session every Tuesday whi ch is included in our
fees. In the spri ng/summer months we have an optional foot ball session
with Sports Fever for a sm all additional charge.
The reading corner will be used as a pl ace where a child can go when
they need to calm down. Pre-school chil dren also help to grow
veget abl es in the nursery gard en.
In this room, the chi ldren l earn t he
importance of respect for other
children, adults and their
surroundings. We feel that t his helps
them to become more open to accept a
wide di versity of people in the world.
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Mealtimes
Most children eat i n our dining room, wit h their own age group at
separat e tim es. Staff members sit and eat with the older chil dren in
small groups, to teach them t able manners and encourage soci al
interaction. This, we know from school, can be the hardest thing for
new pupils to adjust to.
Children are encouraged to t ry our
vari ed m enu to experience different
tastes and t extures of foods.
All of our food is freshly m ade each
day, on our premises by our cook .
We use fresh m eat and lots of fresh
fruit and vegetabl es, org anic where
possible.
Worki ng cl osely wit h parents, we offer a vegetarian alternati ve and we
are als o abl e to cater for children with al lergi es and religious dietary
requi rem ents.
In the baby room , as all babies are fed di ffering formulas and amounts
of milk, it is safest for parents to bring i n the milk feeds wit h clear
instructions for the day. These will be stored i n the fridge until
needed.
Whilst your child is being weaned, we ask that you bri ng in t heir food.
When fully weaned, we are then happ y to blend and chop our nursery
food for t hem
Pleas e look at our enclosed sample men u!
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Sample Menu
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Macaroni Cheese Turkey & Broccoli Bake Chilli & Rice Herby Chicken Stew & Dumplings
L
Yoghurt & Fruit Banana Custard Yoghurt & Fruit Shortbread
MONDAY
Tuna, Cucumber & Bread Cups French Bread Pizza Soup Pilchard/Salmon Pasta Salad
T
Oatmeal Cookies Yoghurt & Fruit Apple Crumble Yoghurt & Fruit
Roast Chicken Sausage & Mash Macaroni Cheese Spaghetti Bolognaise
L
Yoghurt & Fruit Yoghurt & Fruit Yoghurt & Fruit Cake
TUESDAY
Pitta, Hummus, Carrot &
Couscous Salad Fruit Scones Sandwiches
T Cucumber
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Blancmange Yoghurt & Fruit
Brownies
Roasted Ham & Cauliflower
Lasagne Chicken & Bacon Risotto Lancashire Hot Pot
L Cheese
Yoghurt & Fruit Yoghurt & Fruit Fruit Salad
Yoghurt & Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Chicken Soup Salmon Pasta Salad Pizza Bagels Crumpet & Cheese
T
Semolina Blueberry Muffin Jelly Yoghurt & Fruit
Sausage Casserole Chick Pea & Vegetable Curry Toad in the Hole Broccoli & Lentil Pasta
L
Yoghurt & Fruit Yoghurt & Fruit Yoghurt & Fruit Jam Tart
THURSDAY
Crumpets & Cheese Sandwiches Pitta, Hummus, Cucumber, Carrot Soup
T
Apple Tart Shortbread Ginger Biscuits Yoghurt & Fruit
Smoked Haddock Risotto Lasagne Fish Pie Fish Cakes
L
Cake Flapjack Fruit Salad Yoghurt & Fruit
FRIDAY
Potato Skins Cheese Scones Quiche Pizza Bagels
T
Yoghurt & Fruit Yoghurt & Fruit Yoghurt & Fruit Jelly
x/15Our Equal Opportunities
Policy
• Every child is unique with individual nee ds.
• We value difference and diversit y and encourage children to
devel op their own personalities.
• Every child is assessed on t hei r individual needs and the hel p that
they m ay requi re and we work with parents to achieve the best
possible care
• Every child is allocated to a staff member in their room; we call
this ‘keyworking’. The st aff mem ber has the responsibility for
making sure that t he child’s emotional, physical , intell ect ual,
social and individual goals are m et. Thi s is overseen by the
manager of t he nursery at all times.
• If at any time you wish to discuss your child’s progress, we will
schedule a tim e when you can chat with their ‘keyworker’ wi thout
feeling rushed.
• Each staff m ember has the opportunity to meet with the Manager
to discuss each child’s progress, concerns or thoughts of how to
improve care when necessary .
• We have disabled access t o our nursery.
• We will accept any child to our nursery a s long as we are abl e to
cat er for thei r indivi dual needs and that our terms and condit ions
are ad hered to. If we feel we cannot offer the best care available,
we will not offer a place.
• No chil d will ever be treat ed di fferently due its race, col our,
culture, ability or creed.
11/15Heirs & Graces Day Nursery, Tring
Fees from 1 September, 2019 – Due to
Coronavirus our fees will remain the same from
September 2020 and be reviewed in Spring 2021
Registration Fee £100 per child (non-refundable) *
Deposit £200 per child (Refunded from the final account) **
* Not charged if your initial application is only for the Government free funded hours
**For Children on funded hours only, the deposit is £100 per Child to cover any voluntary
charges for meals and any extra sessions
3 months – 3 years:
1 day 8am-6pm (includes breakfast, lunch, tea and £67.00
snacks)
Morning session 8am-1pm (includes breakfast, snack & £37.80
lunch)
Afternoon session 1pm-6pm (includes snack and tea) £35.65
3 years before free hours funding / or additional hours:
1 day 8am-6pm (includes breakfast, lunch, tea and £65.00
snacks)
Morning session 8am-1pm (includes breakfast, snacks and £36.75
lunch)
Afternoon session 1pm-6pm (includes snacks and tea) £34.50
7.30 – 8.00 am Early Start Session (for all ages):
£4.00 per day
This service must be pre-booked-if you do not require this session please arrive after
8am
If your child attends Goldfield Nursery School morning session we can pick your child
up at 11.45, provide lunch and keep them for the afternoon session. Please see the pick
up charge below. There will also be an extra charge of £10 per day for the extra hour
plus lunch
If your child attends Goldfield Nursery School afternoon session we can drop off your
child at 12.15. Please see the drop off charge below
.
Goldfield School Nursery – Morning session pick-up charge at 11.45 and Afternoon
session drop-off at 12.15 (Note we do not provide a pick-up service at 3.15)
£3.50 per day
Meal Charges for Pre-School Children on Free Hours – a voluntary charge will be made
of £10.30 for all day sessions, £7.10 for the morning session (including breakfast, snack
and lunch) and £3.20 for the afternoon session (including snack and Tea).
12/15Notes:
What your fees include:
o Your fee covers the cost of care, meals, trips, and Calpol/Piriton if needed.
How we invoice:
o Fees are billed at the beginning of each month on a daily/am/pm rate for the calendar
month. This will include all sessions including any holiday you choose to take and days
taken off for sickness. Any extra sessions and early sessions will be billed on the
following month’s invoice.
o Nursery fees are payable in full before the end of each month.
o You are charged for 50 weeks a year. The Nursery is closed between Christmas and
New Year, and for the last complete week in July (for larger maintenance and
redecoration work). You are not charged for the two weeks we are closed.
o One full month’s notice or payment of a full month’s fees is required when
withdrawing a child from the nursery.
o Late Fees – At our discretion there is a charge of £10 for every 15 minutes you are late
to pick up your child. If you are late more than once in a calendar month the charge will
increase to £20 for every 15 minutes.
Discounts and Concessions:
o A child with a full time place qualifies for a 5% discount on the daily rates quoted
above. For full-time funded children, the 5% discount will apply to non-funded days
o For a full-time child 0-3 years old, we will refund the fee for bank holidays as we are
unable to offer a swap For a full time funded child we will refund the meal cost. For all
other children if they were due in on the bank holiday, we will offer a swap where we
have availability.
o
The Free Hours Schemes:
o For full details of how we offer these schemes, please speak to the office.
This fee schedule is effective from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 and will be reviewed by
July 2020. Due to Coronavirus our fees will remain the same from September 2020 and be
reviewed in Spring 2021
13/15Terms & Conditions
Payments can be made by bank transfer or childcare vouchers and
invoices are payabl e by the end of t he m onth to whi ch they refer.
To register your chil d at Heirs & Graces Nursery, a n on-refundable
regist ration fee of £100 is pay able for each child re gistered. This does
not guarantee that a place is avail abl e.
Once your child/chil dren’s pl ace/s have been confirm ed and a start date
agreed, you will be asked to pl ace a deposit of £200. This will be
added to your first month’s bil l and wil l be refunded after final
payment of your chil d’s account. This is be cause deposits have to be
kept in a separat e bank account and will be refunded by us when all
final account s are agreed.
Refunds wil l not be given for absence due to illness or holidays
All personal items m ust be clearl y labell ed with your chil d’s name a s
the nursery will not be held responsible for lost or damaged it ems.
Children weari ng nappies must be provided with thei r own nappi es,
wipes, cotton wool and creams.
Heirs & G races Day Nursery i s o pen from 7.30am – 6.00pm, Monday to
Friday.
In the event of you not being abl e to coll ect your child/ children at the
requi red time, notifi cation is requi red i n advance by tel ephone and yo ur
emergency cont acts notified. A l ateness f ee will be charged as foll ows:
If you are up to 15 minutes l ate to pick up you r child/ children,
there will be a charge of £10 m ade. Thereafter an additional £10
per 15 minut es will be charged.
One month’s writ t en notice is requi red if you no longer need your
nursery pl ace/s, wish to withdraw your child/children from t he nursery,
or reduce t hei r att endance.
Heirs & Graces Nursery does not accept responsibility for accidental
damage or loss of property.
Children at Hei rs & Graces Nursery will be taken on regul ar outings
outside the nursery premises. If you do not wish your child/ children to
parti cipat e in such outings please inform the nursery Manager.
If your child falls ill during a nursery session, staff w ill contact the
parent/carer. The nursery ad heres to st rict guidel ines with regards to
communicabl e diseases, as recommend ed by Public Health England and
stated i n the Polici es and P rocedures of Heirs & Graces Day Nursery.
14/15Terms & Conditions (continued)
The nursery reserves the ri ght to refuse col lection of any chil d u nless
the requi red security procedures are adhered to.
In the event of your child/chil dren being collected by any other persons
than one of those st ated in the personal details form, a req uest to the
nursery should be m ade i n advance and a password/securi ty number will
be issued to t he person coll ecting the ch i ld. The child/children will not
be released unl ess this security procedure is followed
It is the parent’s/m ain carer’s responsibi l ity to inform the Nursery of
any changes in c i rcumstance (i .e. cont act telephone numbers, change of
address). We will al so ask parents/m ain carers to check that the
records we hold for you are up -to -date on a regul ar basis. Pl ease al so
inform us of anythi ng that m ay be affecting your child emotional ly such
as the death o f a Grandparent or changes in your home li fe. All
inform ation will be shared with your chi ld’s key worker and staff all
sign a confidentialit y agreement t o ensure the information goes no
further.
Our fees are subj ect to annual revi ew and advance noti ce wi ll be given
of any changes m ade.
The nursery has an obl igation/responsibil ity to cont act Hertfordshire
Social Servi ces should we have any concern that a child in our care m ay
be the subj ect of neglect, ill t reatment or abuse. This m ay be done
without informing the parent/carer.
Heirs & Graces Day Nursery res erves the right to rem ove/ add/change
these Terms & Conditions subject to a suitable notifi cation period.
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