December Newsletter 2023

No banana’s allowed due to a person with severe allergy 

Ofsted visited the setting on the 17th October 2023. 

Teeth Cleaning

The children have now started cleaning their teeth twice a week at nursery. Giggles Day Nursery encourages all families to register their child at a Dentist by the age of 1 year or when they get their first tooth.

Think about the foods that you are feeding your child, as some things have a high sugar content 

New Children Settling 

During November & December we have lots of new children settling into the nursery. Please help to make the new families feel welcome.

December Topics

Christmas

Nursery Home Cooked Foods

Nikki our nursery cook makes the most delicious vegetarian meals. The children learn a lot of new skills during mealtimes, and it is a nice social experience.

If you would like your child to have nursery food, there is a small additional charge of £2.00 per day. 

Story Bags

The nursery now has a few story bags to support children to give up their bottle, dummies & nappies. We also have a few bags to support children when joining the nursery and moving onto school. These can be borrowed for 1 night. Please ask one of the staff members who will sign out the bags for you. 

Parents Views Matter

Thank you to all the parents who completed last terms parents’ questionnaires.

I have now reviewed all you lovely comments as well as your wishes and suggestions and will take some of these into account within our future practice at Giggles.

Many thanks

We also have an ongoing development board which we would really love parents to place some ideas of what you would like us to do to support your child’s learning.



Please could you add some ideas onto the board on the blank shapes. 

Late Collection

Please can I remind all parents that they need to collet their children on time from Nursery.

Please can I ask that all parents & visitors ensure they talk politely to staff at all times. We are always here to help.

Free Funding

If your child has turned 3 years between 1^st September 2023 – 31^st December 2023 (and Not getting 2 year funding) they will be able to claim 15 hr funding from January 2024.

From April 2024 all 2 year olds can claim 15hrs (11.18) free childcare

Please talk to one of the staff members and complete a funding form

SEN

If your child has turned 3 years between 1^st September 2023 – 31^st December 2023 (and Not getting 2 year funding) they will be able to claim 15 hr funding from January 2024.



From April 2024 all 2 year olds can claim 15hrs (11.18) free childcare

Please talk to one of the staff members and complete a funding form

Fresh Fruit

Please can you ensure your child brings 1 piece of fresh fruit into the nursery daily. This needs to be placed into a bowl at the front desk and not in your child’s bag thank you.

Reception 2024 

Is your child is turning 4 years before 1^st September 2024



The deadline is the 15^th January 2024 to register your child through the Hounslow Council website 

Christmas Carols

Giggles Christmas Carols 13^th December 4.00pm - 4.30pm

Please all join us for the Nursery Christmas carol sing along with parents, siblings & grandparents

The children have been working really hard to learn each carol and it would be lovely if everyone could attend 

Christmas Party

Christmas Party 2023

December Friday 15^th at 2.30pm

Party food list will be displayed at the main door. Please ensure you place your child’s name next to the item of food you intend to bring.

Christmas closure dates: Last day 22^nd December and will re-open on Tuesday 2^nd January 2024

Is your child is turning 4 years before 1^st September 2024

The deadline is the 15^th January 2024 to register your child through the Hounslow Council website

Message from The Giggles Team 

Many thanks for taking time the to read our newsletter

From all the team at Giggles