December Newsletter 2023
December Newsletter 2023
No banana’s allowed due to a person with severe allergy
Ofsted visited the setting on the 17th October 2023.
We are very proud to share with you, we received a Good rating in our Ofsted report.
There is a copy of the report on the front desk if you have not yet been offered one. Please help yourself .
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.
Nursery Fees & Money
Nursery Fees & Meal Money need to be paid on or before the 1st of each month
Please can you ensure all the nursery fees are paid in cash or Via bank transfer. There is a further £10 per day extra charge if these are delayed.
Free Funding
If your child has turned 3 years between 1st September 2023 – 31st 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 1st September 2023 – 31st 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 1st September 2024
The deadline is the 15th January 2024 to register your child through the Hounslow Council website
Christmas Carols
Giggles Christmas Carols 13th 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 15th 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 22nd December and will re-open on Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Is your child is turning 4 years before 1st September 2024
The deadline is the 15th 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
