Springfield Nursery is situated in beautiful surroundings in North Devon and has some wonderful facilities.

Our facilities include spacious outdoor environments to explore and play in, which are accessible from all three of our main buildings: a Reception area leading to our designated Baby Room, Cosy Coop and Toddler Room for children aged 3 months to 2 years: the Springfield Barn for the rising 3 year olds and the Annexe Pre-School for the children in their final Pre-School year.

Choosing The Best Care

With all the modern stresses of balancing a working life with your family commitments, we recognise the value in making sure that your child is in safe and caring hands. At Springfield Nursery we aim to create a secure, friendly and cosy environment that is stimulating for children and gives parents confidence.

Our homely surroundings assist with the transition between home and nursery, along with the physical, emotional, intellectual and social well-being and development of the children in our care is our main priority.

Our Aims

Our aims at Springfield Nursery are:

• to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment in a rural setting where children can learn and develop positively as individuals and benefit from the space the nursery has to offer.

• to provide children with confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with each other and carers, therefore, easing their passage into the education system.

Opening Hours

Nursery hours are 7:45 am to 6 pm. 
We open 5 days a week all year round excluding Bank Holidays and a week at Christmas.

Admissions

Please contact us for further information about our admissions and to request a registration pack.

Children With Additional Needs

Springfield Nursery is an inclusive setting and we welcome all children, providing our facilities and resources can effectively meet the needs of each individual child.

Withdrawals

One month's notice should be given to withdraw your child from Springfield Nursery or to reduce the number of sessions attended. Fees will be payable in lieu of notice.

Nursery Staff

Springfield Nursery Team comprises of a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, a Supervisor in each area, Nursery Practitioners and Apprentices. The Staff have a variety of childcare qualifications including Foundation Degree, NNEB, and NVQ’s, all fully approved by the relevant authorities. All staff have enhanced DBS checks.

Meals & Snacks

There is a scheduled snack time in the morning and High Tea in the afternoon. Careful consideration is given to snack time and children with allergies will be catered for. Milk is served but water is always available to the children at snack time and throughout the day. 

Other snacks include:

• fresh / seasonal cut up fruit or vegetables

• sandwiches

• rice cakes

• bread sticks

Parents must provide a packed lunch which should contain an ice pack and must be clearly marked with the child's name.  Packed lunch ideas are posted on the main notice board.

First Aid

All staff hold a current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Toileting / Nappies

Springfield Nursery does not provide nappies.  We endeavour to handle toilet training in accordance with your specific requests and according to the developmental needs of the individual child.

When Your Child Is Unwell

If your child becomes ill or unduly distressed during nursery hours, we will contact a parent so that arrangements can be made for early collection. In the interests of other children and staff it will be necessary to exclude any child who has been diagnosed with certain contagious illnesses and diseases. We follow guidelines set out in our "Spotty Handbook"

Collection

We follow strict procedures at collection times

Health & Safety

Health and safety is of utmost importance and our policy is on the nursery noticeboard together with our fire procedures.