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 2024/2025

The nursery follows Islington academic term time dates. Please see dates below that are relevant to you and your child.

For children on term time only contract (TTO)

Autumn Term 2024 (75 days)
Monday 2nd September 2024 – Friday 20th December 2024
• Autumn Half term closure: (Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2024)
• Christmas closure: Monday 23rd December 2024 – Friday 3rd January 2025

Spring Term 2025 (60 days)
Monday 6th January 2025 – Friday 18th April 2025
• Spring Half term: Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February 2025
• Easter closure: Monday 7th April2025 – Monday 21st April 2025

Summer term 2025 (60 days)
Tuesday 22nd April 2025 – Tuesday 22nd July 2025
• Summer half term closure: (Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May 2025)
• 6 weeks summer closure: (Wednesday 23rd July 2025 – Friday 29th August 2025)

For children on all year-round contract (AYO)
Autumn Term 2024
Monday 2nd September 2024 – Friday 20th December 2024
• Christmas closure; Monday 23rd December 2024 – Wednesday 1st January 2025

Spring Term 2023
Thursday 2nd January 2025 – Friday 18th April 2025
• Easter closure: Friday 18th April 2025 (Good Friday) Monday 21st April 2025 (Easter Monday)

Summer term 2025
Tuesday 22nd April 2025 – Tuesday 14th August 2025
• Children summer closure: Friday 15th August – Friday 29th August 2025

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.