THE ACORN ROOM
The Acorn Room is dedicated to care for children aged from birth to 2 years. Our spacious environment provides a safe, clean and stimulating environment for your children to enjoy. Our room is equipped with a sleeping area, changing area, reading and rest area, kitchen and toilet facilities. We have an outdoor play area which will be separate from the older children’s play area.
The room has been divided into two sections. One side is for younger babies and one for toddlers who will have room to move around. We aim to provide a natural environment to improve learning and mobility skills. Our experienced team will be on hand to help your child’s development at each stage. Food is provided by our cook who will provide nutritious food for your child.
We will help to wean your child from bottles to solid food on your direction and advice. The play equipment is appropriate to age and learning stage. Your child will experience a relaxed setting with excellent quality of care and understanding of their individual needs.
CHECK LIST FOR NEW STARTERS
- Nappies.
- Baby wipes
- Sudo cream – or an alternative.
- Bottles – measured formula powder.
- Change of clothes-i.e. spare vest, trousers, and top.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush.
- Hat, Coat and sun cream/hat weather permitting.
Every child will have their own personalised box for their personal items and a named coat hook.
THE OAKLEAF ROOM
The Oak Leaf Room is our 2- 3 year old room. Here they will find a safe and healthy environment as they progress with their walking and talking skills. Our team of experienced staff will look after your child’s individual needs and provide a friendly atmosphere for them to enjoy. The Oak Leaf Room includes a sleep area, reading and rest area, changing area, kitchen and toilet facilities.
As your child is developing their language and social skills we will provide all necessary toys and equipment to help develop their skills. Children will have access to a sand and water area, a dress up area, open area as well as our outside area.
The outside area has a covered decked area which is accessible regardless of the weather and is totally secure. If you wish to toilet train your child our staff are willing to work in partnership with you, please ask for our toilet training sheet.
CHECK LIST FOR NEW STARTERS
- Nappies.
- Baby wipes
- Sudo cream – or an alternative.
- Bottles – (if required) measured formula powder.
- Change of clothes-i.e. spare vest, trousers, and top.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush.
- Hat, Coat and sun cream/hat weather permitting.
Every child will have their own personalised box for their personal items and a named coat hook.
THE OAKBUD ROOM
This is our new preschool room for predominantly 3 year old children. Children attending this room often have not started play school. This new room is used as a filter room for the Oak Branch Room. This is a spacious area with its own kitchen, toilet area, art area, story corner, quiet area (should your child need to rest) and spacious floor space for your child to learn and develop.
In the Oak Bud Room staff will at all times endeavour to meet your child’s potential at a pace that is achievable to them. As your chid is 3 years of age we will help promote their independence and self help skills in preparation for Play School and School life.
Often at this age children are toilet trained, no longer sleep and eat a full and varied diet however if your child requires to sleep or help with diet or toilet training this is no problem. Children in the Oak Bud Room do not take a note home as their communication skills are advanced however parents will still continue to communicate with room staff in the evening.
Oakwood Childcare Centre works closely with the local Play Schools in Derrylin and Kinawley, should you wish to avail of our bus service for drop off and pick up to Playschool please let us know.
CHECK LIST FOR NEW STARTERS
- Change of clothes-i.e. spare, trousers, tops, vests and pants.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush.
- Hat, Coat and sun cream/hat weather permitting.
Every child will have their own personalised box for their personal items and a named coat hook.
THE OAK BRANCH ROOM
This room accommodates our pre-school aged children aged 3-4 years old. This is a spacious area with its own kitchen, toilet area, art room, story room, quiet room (should your child need to rest) and spacious floor space for your child to learn and develop.
In the Oak Branch Room staff will at all times endeavour to meet your child’s potential at a pace that is achievable to them.
As your chid is 3 years of age we will help promote their independence and self help skills in preparation for Play School and School life. Often at this age children are toilet trained, no longer sleep and eat a full and varied diet however if your child requires to sleep or help with diet or toilet training this is no problem.
Children in the Oak Branch Room do not take a note home as their communication skills are advanced however if you wish to have a daily note please do not hesitate to ask.
Oakwood Childcare Centre works closely with the local Play Schools in Derrylin and Kinawley, should you wish to avail of our bus service for drop off and pick up to Playschool please let us know.
CHECK LIST FOR NEW STARTERS
- Change of clothes-i.e. spare, trousers, tops, vests and pants.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush.
- Hat, Coat and sun cream/hat weather permitting.
Every child will have their own personalised box for their personal items and a named coat hook.
THE OAK TREE ROOM
The Oak Tree room is for our afterschool children. This room will offer a relaxed atmosphere for your children after a full day at School. We will offer a homework group where your child will be encouraged to complete their homework in a quiet and peaceful environment. Our staff will be on hand to ensure each child has the time and space to work quietly. However, please note this is not a homework club and the care of the children comes first. If children do not wish to carry out homework they will not be requested to.
We will provide a games area where the children can play and enjoy some of their favourite games from snooker to table tennis, table football, books, art and craft and much more.
We have excellent outdoor facilities for your children to enjoy, climbing frames, football area, gardening, scooters, basketball, sandpit and much more.
The Oak Tree Room has its own kitchen, quiet room, girls and boys toilets, designated homework area and a large open space to encourage individual and group play.
We provide a bus to transport children to and from our local Schools, this bus is fully insured and seat belts are secured on all children prior to taking off. A designated bus driver and a Staff member are present on every journey.
We would advise children not to bring in any toys or sweets to prevent them being lost or broken or to prevent any disagreements.
We will do our upmost to promote your child’s self esteem and at all times promote positive behaviour. This is reflected in our anti-bullying policy and good behaviour policy.
THE KITCHEN
Children have the right to be as healthy as possible, at Oakwood Childcare Centre we are committed to provide a healthy and nutritious diet for the children attending. Our full time, qualified Cook Martina Owens will ensure well balanced and nutritious meals are provided. A variety of foods are selected from the four main food groups. We encourage low salt, sugar and cooking methods free from fat. Milk and water are provided throughout the day. Due to allergies we would encourage parents and children not to bring in food from home. Our menu runs on a four week cycle and they are framed in our main foyer. If your child does not like some food on the menu an alternative will be provided. At Oakwood Childcare staff will always promote skills of independence and encourage children to feed themselves from a young age, bibs are provided for younger children however please be aware that your son or daughter’s clothes may be in contact with food.
Oakwood has a Score on the Door of 5
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