PPCC Nursery (0-5) • Islington Play Association

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At the Paradise Park Children’s Centre nursery we see play as a way for children to learn and express themselves as well as having fun. There are currently 14 regular staff working in our nursery, with qualifications far in excess of those required by Ofsted (the childcare regulator), including Early Years Degrees and NVQ 3 in Education and Care in Early Childhood. Staffing ratios meet national requirements of 1 adult to 3 children for children aged under two, 1-4 for children aged 2-3, and 1-8 for children aged over 3.

We plan for children according to what they show and tell us they want to do and we consult parents about what they’re interested in at home. We use our knowledge of children’s development in planning but also provide open-ended resources and loose parts so children can create their own play. Children get uninterrupted time for play and we work with them as they play to promote the learning they need.

Our open-door policy means that children from 6 months can choose whether and when to play outside in our garden and staff who are trained Forest School leaders take the older children to play and explore a local wood every week. This promotes all areas of children’s development, as they are given the opportunity to enjoy and learn through fun woodland experiences.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation curriculum and this breaks into seven different areas of learning. There are three prime areas:

And four specific areas:

Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design

Nursery Tours:

We please to say we are resuming our nursery tours! The tours will take place on the last Friday of the month between 10:15 am and 11 am.

It will need to be booked as only 5 parents are allowed.

To book call 020 7697 7341 or email info@islingtonplay.org.uk.

List of the dates for the academic year 2022-23

2022:

28^th October 2022
25^th November 2022
16^th December 2022

2023:

27^th January 2023
24^th February 2023
24^th March 2023
28^th April 2023
26^th May 2023
23rd June 2023
28^th July 2023

Virtual Nursery Tour:

Nursery space availability:

Our nursery is well-respected and very popular with the local community and as such demand for places often outstrips supply. However, places do become available throughout the year. Fill in a nursery registration form to join the waiting list.

For more information about eligibility and fees, please visit the Islington Council website.