Welcome to Taylors Tots, please click on the link below to access our nursery brochure.
Drayton Lodge Old vicarage Lane, Dunston, Stafford ST189AD
WELCOME TO TAYLORS TOTS Welcome to Taylors Tots Nursery, provider of excellence in early years care and education for children aged between 3 months and 5 years. Creativity and nature are at the core of our curriculum, which is centred around the natural desires of children to explore and learn through play. We have created a unique setting and aim to achieve the highest standards, whilst providing an exceptional place for children to come and take their formative steps.
The story of Taylor’s tots begins when Sharon Taylor, the nursery owner and director, was on maternity leave whilst working for West Midlands police. At the time she had a seven month old daughter and was planning on her return to work, but only to be stopped by one major factor. Childcare. Sharon had scoured the area for miles for a suitable nursery to place her daughter in, but she felt no nursery she had visited met her expectations, and she was not prepared to leave her daughter in just “any nursery “ Sharon felt that there was a lack of choice, and nowhere gave her a sense of warmth and utter security in knowing her daughter had a home from home caring and nurturing environment, as well as a clean hygienic space. From her disappointment in finding no place suitable to leave her daughter, Sharon made a rather dramatic decision, she left the police force started her childcare degree and made it her mission to create an all encompassing private day care nursery that would give mothers and families relief in knowing their most precious children, would not only be looked after to the highest level, but create a place for young individuals to flourish and become intensely enriched with love, empathy, knowledge and life skills.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our relationships. We understand that when we develop a genuine relationship with a child that we can obtain a deep understanding of their individual learning needs and true passions. Our early years educators start by becoming a learning companion and seeing the world through the child’s eyes. Through play, the educator and children work together to find solutions to problems, make sense of concepts, extend stories or evaluate activities. Both adult and child contribute to the thinking, which develops and extends using existing understanding. This ‘co-educator’ and ‘co-researcher’ approach supports synaptic growth (long-term memory) and creates powerful learners and problem-solvers. The strategies used by the educator include open questioning, role or social play and role modelling. The interactive dialogue and communication can aid, develop and support; language acquisition, vocabulary, symbolic representation skills, articulation and expression. It also importantly develops self-confidence, independence and curiosity, which empower children to learn. We recognise that language and communication are vital in all areas of a child’s development and provide a rich language environment, where conversations, singing and sharing stories also become a regular part of the children’s day. Our bespoke child-centred approach to planning allows your child to delve further into existing interests, discover new curiosities and develop their creativity and imagination, thus developing interpersonal skills, building resilience and becoming critical thinkers. It starts by taking the individual interests of the child and placing it at the centre, then branching out and planning a complete range of activities, quality real-life experiences and interactions, linked to the 7 areas of learning and development. These experiences provide a secure and memorable foundation for all children as well as embed a positive disposition towards life- long learning.
TEAM MEET THE
Sharon Meg Amy
Jodie
Beth Emma
Amy
Chris
Sarah
Emily
Sam
Julie
Our team is very Unique, we have Five degree led practitioners, one school teacher who runs preschool, all of our team member's are level three and above, first aid, safeguard and food hygiene trained.
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At Taylors tots we use the Famly app, this is a GDPR- compliant digital platform that offers an all-in-one solution for communicating, learning journals, and invoicing. Parents can download the app via Android and Apple devices. Parents will be able to track their Childs day, activities, food and sleeps as well as all developmental progress. You can also contact management and all staff members at any point in time.
The app allows us to keep in contact with you about all your child's needs throughout the day. This ranges from food, naps, activities, learning journals, nursery magazine and a 24/7 direct line to the management ready to answer any queries you may have.
Learning Language and Loving It is an in-service education program that our nursery provides. We are trained and equipped with practical and interactive strategies for building the social, language and early literacy skills for children in their early years. The program’s three-pronged approach aimed at prevention, intervention and enrichment, helps us to ensure that every child in the classroom receives the support they need – including those with language delays and those who are second-language learners.
Our strategies
Child-oriented strategies – These strategies encourage children to initiate and engage in conversational interactions so that educators can respond in ways that encourage the child’s continued engagement in the interaction. Interaction-promoting strategies – These strategies encourage extended individual and group conversations between adults and children. Language-modelling strategies – These strategies expand the child’s oral language skills and facilitate the development of decontextualized (or abstract) language. 1) Prevention of Language Delays for children at risk and second- language learners; 2)Early Language Intervention for children with language delays; and 3) Language Enrichment for all conversational styles and stages. Our aim
Taylors Tots Nursery works in accordance with the 'Early Years Foundation Framework' which forms that basis of the curriculum for children from birth to 5 years. This is a statutory requirement that all nurseries, preschools, childminders and reception classes must follow. Aligning ourselves with the EYFS helps the nursery set the relevant standard of learning, development and care, as well as supporting an integrated approach to early learning and care within the Nursery Setting. The Early Years Foundation Stage is made up of four specific themes: These themes underpin all the EYFS guidance....... 1) The framework states that every child is unique, who are constantly learning, and that they can be resilient, capable, confident and self- assured. 2) By supporting the children and building positive relationships with them, they can learn to be strong and independent. 3)Children learn and develop successfully when placed in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs, and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and carers. Children develop and learn in different ways. The framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Currently, eligible working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds can access 30 hours of childcare support. Eligible working parents of 2-year-olds are also now able to access 15 hours childcare support. FromSeptember 2024, 15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents with a child from 9-months-old. Applications are now open. FromSeptember 2025, support will reach 30 hours for eligible working parents with a child from 9- months-old up to school age.
Safeguarding
At Taylors Tots
Safeguarding the children in our care is of paramount importance to us. More detailed information can be found in our safeguarding children policies, procedures and guidelines. However, we would like to draw your attention to our responsibilities within this. All children have the right to grow up in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. They should feel comfortable that their individual needs will be met and not live in fear of harm or neglect. In the event that we have concerns regarding your child, we will act upon them. Any staff member who has a concern will raise it with the nursery safeguarding co- ordinator. Confidentiality will be maintained as far as possible. However, the degree of confidentiality will be governed by the need to protect your child. All staff in the nursery are aware of their responsibilities regarding safeguarding children and receive regular training in safeguarding children. To ensure that our staff are suitable to care for your child, they all undergo disclosure and barring service checks prior to being allowed unsupervised access to the children. These checks are updated every three years. In addition, no member of staff is permitted to commence employment until two satisfactory written references have been obtained.
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The baby unit aims to provide an easy and transferable home from home service, following your exact routine and wishes for your baby. The unit comprises of a kitchen area for meal times, a separate comfortable lounge/play area with double doors opening onto the garden area, this then leads into a cosy separate sleep room with a selection of cots, made up with fresh sheets and your Childs favourite comforters everyday.
“Emma is an absolutely wonderful key worker! So bubbly and caring, my daughter really enjoyed her time with Emma in the baby room. Emma is so attentive and always kept us updated with M***l’s day to day in the nursery. M***l seemed so settled and comfortable around Emma and it was lovely to see. I was always very hesitant about putting her into childcare but we were supported every step of the way and I can’t thank Emma enough for all the hard work she has put in. M***l has flourished with Emma’s care and I am truly grateful, thank you so much!” - A current parent at Taylors Tots
Tweenie one is a large bright room with double doors leading out onto a soft play area. Weather dependent the doors are open for free flow play. Four qualified staff work in this section, all with their own key worker children to observe and care for. There is a large separate sleep area with dedicated sleep mats and bedding. Tw1 encourages physical development, it nurture's emerging language skills and is the first learning space where you child will experience choice and independence.
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The children in the toddler room are able to explore and learn throughout their day without too much pressure and at their own pace. They will be given free access into the garden which will provide them with an outdoor extension to their indoor activities.
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In the cubs room we follow a more structured routine with set meal/ snack times, group times and outside play. We include a wide range of activities including dough play, shape sorting, soft books, songs and musical activities, sand and water play, messy play, role play, fine motor skills, threading and mark making. A key focus will be on developing language and communication skills and introducing the children to self- care: starting to put on their own coats and shoes, potty training, hand washing etc.
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Hanlen focused room This room caters for children aged 24-30 months. This room is led by our Hanen trained staff Meg and Amy to promote emerging speech and language. In this room our trained staff look closely into communication techniques and rich interactions with the children, building relationships that build trust and communication.
Our Tweenie Two room caters for children aged 30-36 months. This room is led by Amy, our level 5 practitioner who is assisted by Sarah who is a level 3 practitioner with over 20 years of early years experience. The staff work around the children’s varying conversational styles, building on the children’s independence and confidence.They strive to create an environment, which changes weekly, to promote self esteem and language learning.
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Children will have access to sand, water, craft, mark making, construction, role play, small world, mathematical, books and sensory activities in the Tweenie two room. Activities will be both adult led and child initiated where children explore and learn about themselves and the world around them through discovery and play. Children will be supported to develop skills such as sharing, taking turns and manners, which will be an integral part of their daily routine. Children are supported with toilet training as and when they are ready according to their age and stage of development.
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Our preschool room has full length windows providing stunning countryside views, with double doors out onto a purpose play area. This allows the children to have free flow play throughout all times in the day. Chris the room leader is a level 6 school teacher with a wealth of experience with pre school children.
We like to prepare our pre school children for their next steps to school, and we promote independence at all levels. Preschools goals involves continuously adapting teaching methods and curricula to foster a love of learning, encourage curiosity, and support the holistic development of each child.
We believe learning through play is vital and our establishment is designed for our children to become immersed in practical, first-hand learning experiences with the opportunity to develop through exploration, enjoyment and autonomy. With the indoor and outdoor environments equally important, the children will learn through continuous provision and enhanced provision from all their surroundings. We are very fortunate to have such a stimulating outdoor setting with our extensive nursery grounds
At Taylors tots we believe providing the children with nursery excursions provide the children with valuable experiences that can enrich their physical, cognitive, and mental development as-well as having the up most fun.
Our Lower Drayton Farm trip
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL AND ADDITIONAL NEEDS Working so closely with your child from such a young age and from making detailed observations and assessments, we are well placed to observe a child who may need additional support in one or more areas. Any member of staff who has a concern regarding your child’s development will raise this with the nursery special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO), who will then discuss this with you. Between you, the SENCO and your child’s key person, a course of action will be agreed. If following this course of action, it is felt it may be necessary to seek further advice and assistance from outside professionals, we will obtain your consent to do so. In this eventuality, we respectfully request that you seriously consider this input, as we are all working towards supporting and encouraging your child to allow them to reach their full potential. Confidentiality will be maintained at all times and no decisions will be made without your prior consent. More detailed information can be found in our special and additional needs policies and procedures, available at the nursery.
This is Amy Taylors Tots Senco lead she is level three Sen trained and is on call to support your every need, Message on 07308154942 or Email Taylorstotsdunston@gmail.com
Our variety of menus rotate weekly and termly to provide our nursery with fresh and seasonal dishes. Example Menu Monday
Wednesday Lunch- Butchers pork sausages with baby potatoes and garden peas Pudding- Natraul yoghurt with peach coulis Afternoon tea- Chinese style noodle broth
Tuesday Lunch- Malaysian butternut squash and mango curry Pudding- Summer apricot jelly Afternoon tea- Toasted tuna melts and salad
Lunch- Italian lamb Ragu, with linguine Pudding- Zesty lemon cake Afternoon tea- Mediterranean cous cous with mixed herb chicken
Thursday Lunch- Lamb lasagne with creamy béchamel sauce Pudding- Seasonal fruit selection Afternoon tea- Summer vegtable frittata
Friday Lunch- Spanish Chicken paella Pudding- Black cherry torte Afternoon tea- Selection of assorted wraps and sanwiches with vegtable sticks and Hummus
All dishes will be moderated to suit any children with dietary requests or allergens .
We are Sharon and Meg the director and deputy manager of Taylors Tots. Our mission is to transform the lives of the children and families we work with, through creating a nursery which feels like home with an extended and supportive family environment. our vision is to to provide a safe, happy, caring, secure and stimulating environment for your child. To enable all children to develop their capabilities as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society, and to help all children prepare for the future. We are available on the WhatsApp number provided below between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm , but if you have any after hours queries we are available 24/7 on the famly app.
Monday- Friday 7:30am-6pm
Morning Session 7:30-12:45pm
Afternoon Session 12:45-6pm
Short Day 9am-3pm
@Taylorstotsnursery @Taylorstotsdunston @taylorstotspenkridge
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