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Playtots Ltd

At Playtots you will find a nuturing educational environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. The environment at Playtos is carfully prepared to cater for each child on an individual level both indoors and outdoors. Not only do we nurture and care for each child emotionally and physically, but by using other materials and resources we encourage each child into the world of exploration and learning.

Our highly qualified staff are committed to working together to ensure each child achieves their full potential. We ensure children feel safe, happy and content whilst at Playtots.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Kayleigh Whitehead
Contact Position
Manager
Telephone
E-mail
kayleigh.playtots@yahoo.co.uk

Where to go

Name
Playtots Ltd
Address
485-487
Princess Drive
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L14 8XE

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Open Monday to Friday 8am until 5.30pm
Time of day
Afternoon
Evening
Morning
Session Information
Full days: 8am- 5.30pm
AM Session: 8am - 1pm
PM Session: 1pm - 5.30pm
Short Day Session: 9am- 3pm

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£43.00 per Day
£205.00 per Week
£8.00 per Hour
£27.00 per Session (pm)
£34.00 per Session
Offering Tax Free Childcare.

Availability

Referral required
No

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Access
Yes

Special Needs

Special Needs
Yes

Dietary Needs

Dietary Needs
Yes

Cultural Provisions

Cultural Provisions
Yes

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Date updated
11/01/2024

Funded Places

Offering Tax Free Childcare?
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 8am 5.30pm
Tuesday 8am 5.30pm
Wednesday 8am 5.30pm
Thursday 8am 5.30pm
Friday 8am 5.30pm
Other Availability
Closed on Bank Holidays and over Christmas
Facilities
Baby Facilities
Books
Outdoor Playspace
Arts and Crafts
Parental Involvement
class rooms
CCTV
Cookery
Playroom
Private Changing Area
Computers
Play Room
Dressing up
Private Nursery Garden
Quiet Area
Sensory Room
Educational Activites
Sand and Water Play
Healthy Eating
Songs and Rhymes
sports
Sleeping Area
Garden
Library
Visit & Outings
Storytime
Toys
Open Space
Out-door Play
Wrap-Around Places
Messy Play
Music

School Pickups

Offers School Pickups
No
Details
Drop off/collection available with Hope Primary school

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY537218
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 

Local Offer

Description
  1. How does the setting know if children need extra help and what should I do if I think my child may have special educational needs?

At Playtots our aim is to enable every individual child to meet their full potential. When you and your child join our setting we gather lots of information about your child and talk to you about what your child enjoys and what they can do already.  An initial assessment is completed with Parents/carers before the child starts at the setting, this helps to support the child during their transition into nursery. We work closely with you at all times to track their progress and to ensure that they are reaching their appropriate developmental milestones.

If you are concerned or if the children are not reaching their milestones we will work with the family to find alternative ways to support them.  We have a trained special needs coordinator who has experience of working with children with additional needs.

 2.How will staff in the setting support my child?

All children are treated as unique individuals and are planned for accordingly to offer the best activities to further develop their learning throughout EYFS. The progress of all children is monitored and reviewed regularly and shared with parents. We measure progress using:

  • EYFS, Learning Journals, Observations, sensory play, visuals/symbols, small group work, key worker system
  • Play plans and regular meetings with SENCO, key person, parents/carers will take place.
  • Referral to specialist services if needed. 
  • Offering an established key person system to ensure that links between the setting and home are maintained.

 3. How will the curriculum be matched to my child’s needs?

 The setting is organised into 4 separate rooms which support the ages and stages of development. All children work at their own pace, and while doing so staff will ensure that all milestones are being catered for to enhance all individual child’s learning and progress. The child’s key person plans activities, which are based on the children’s individual stage of development, what they enjoy and what parents have observed at home. One of the rooms in our setting is a nurture base and provides an inclusive environment for children with special educational needs. The curriculum in this room is child centred and is effective in ensuring parents, staff and outside agencies contribute to what the children will learn.

 4. What specialist services and expertise can be accessed by the setting?

Our setting has a specially equipped classroom (nurture base) that provides learning and development opportunities for children with a range of special education needs. This classroom operates of a lower child to adult ratio to ensure children have the tailored curriculum they need. 

All our staff are highly trained and experienced. We attend regular training to improve and develop our practice. We access professional support from Educational Psychologists, SENISS, Consortia, and any training needs for our practitioners to support children in our setting that require additional support. We work closely with the speech and language team and the health visiting team and have built professional relationships and links with other agencies throughout the local authority.

We are members of the national day nursery association.

Staff have a range of qualifications across the setting including first aid, and have accessed training in Autism Awareness, behaviour management, Sensory Processing, Makaton, Speech and Language, Epilepsy Awareness, Portage and many other areas. When needed we also work with community nurses to support children who require specialist interventions such as peg/tube feeding, mobility aids or medical interventions. 

 5.  How accessible is the setting?

The setting is wheel chair accessible at ground level. We are happy to discuss your child’s individual needs and to make reasonable adjustments where necessary.

 6. How will the setting support my child in transferring to the next stage of education?

We work closely with all schools when children transition to school.  We organise sessions for teachers to visit the nursery and we take small groups of children on visits to their new schools. We also have attended transition meetings with parents.

We plan activities for the children in preparation for their move to school such as packed lunch day, uniform day.  We also slowly introduce stories and games related to school experience. 

Each child also has a transition report which is sent to their teacher at their new school to ensure continuity in their early learning.

 7.How are parents involved in the setting? How can I be involved?

We invite parents to discuss their child's progress regularly, and hold termly review meetings. We encourage parents to share any information about activities or new skills they learn at home and include this in our individual planning for the child. Each child has their own profile on our Class Dojo App. Parents and staff can share photos and comments about activities and things that happen at home or in nursery. 

We use ipad and email technology as well as social media to keep parents informed and up to date with news and events.

We hold family events such as stay and play sessions and we link with our local children centre and parent groups.

Contact Name
Kayleigh Whitehead
Contact Telephone
0151 222 9322
Contact Email
kayleigh.playtots@yahoo.co.uk
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