The Organisation is a purpose built community Nursery setting in the Balsall heath area providing Care, learning and Education for children aged 2-5 years. It was established in 1998.Originally it started as a ‘play group’ by a group of mums, which got its nursery status in 1998.. Since its establishment, the nursery has developed continuously meeting the needs of the community. The Children are cared for in two main rooms. There is a pre-school room for children between 3-4 years old and the setting has the use of sports hall for children between 2 and 3 years. The two smaller rooms are used for group work and as a sensory room. -Sensory room for children promote a relaxed atmosphere, where children have the chance to explore the environment and express their feelings. Furthermore it improves their fine motor skills, extend their language skills, social and emotional wellbeing. Children have access to a renovated enclosed outdoor play area in all weather conditions. The setting is easily accessible. The children and their families who attend the setting are from the local and surrounding area. The setting provides an Islamic environment and welcomes children from all faiths.
The nursery is registered for a maximum of 30 children from two to under eight years at any one time. The setting is opened during term time only. Opening times are from 8.15 am until 3pm. The setting receives funding and support from the local authority. The setting cares and support children with special educational needs and children who have English as an additional language.
This is down to the hard work by the nursery management and the staff team.
There are 14 members of staff with 1 staff holding QTS, 1 has EYPS, all the others have relevant early years qualifications. The setting employs a Cook providing hot cooked healthy meals for children.