Introduction

Meadow View opened in August 1999 to cater for children aged from 2½ year olds to 5. The groups were divided so that the older children could prepare for school while the younger children could carry out activities suitable for their age and ability.

In June 2001 a new extension was opened allowing the downstairs room to be registered for two and a half to four year olds, bringing the total number of children in the Nursery to forty. 

As with Farm View Day Nursery, Meadow View is situated in a rural location, with just a short distance between each Nursery. The children have a garden in which to play and grow plants and there are Nursery pets to care for. 

Both Nurseries are open for 51 weeks of the year Monday to Friday, closing for all Bank and Public Holidays and at Christmas for one week.

Meadow View Day Nursery is a part of Farm View Day Nursery Ltd.

Staff information  Farm View Day Nursery Ltd. has two managers, Miss Jacky Bartlett the manager of Meadow View, and Miss Kelly Morris the manager of Farm View. Although the two Nurseries are separate, we feel it is important to work together as one, insuring good communication and teamwork. 

The proprietor of both Nurseries Mrs. Alison Crocker, takes a keen interest in the Nurseries both with the staff, children and with their parents. Alison likes to involve herself in a practical way, enjoying spending time with the children and staff within the working environment. In each room there is a Room Supervisor, and at least one other qualified member of staff.  

The ratio of staff to children who are two and a half  to five years of age is one: six.  In the two and a half to four room there are two qualified Nursery Nurses and two Nursery Assistants working with twenty four children. Upstairs in our 4-5 reception room, there are two qualified Nursery Nurses and one Nursery Assistant, caring for sixteen children.  Making our ratio’s of staff to children one:six, allowing for your child to work individually or in small groups, as well as being able to enjoy large group activities.  

Parents are asked to provide:

• Wellington boots, preferably a pair that can be left at Nursery.

• Comfortable shoes, trainers, or slippers for indoor wear.

• A Spare changes of clothes, appropriate for the time of year.

• A bag that can be hung on their peg, not too large nor a plastic carrier bag please.

It is very helpful to us if all your children’s clothes, shoes and Wellington boots are labeled clearly with your child’s name. As I am sure you will appreciate that many children wear the same or similar clothes to each other which can become quite confusing!

Developmental records: 

It is the intention of the Nursery to keep and maintain development checks on each and every child who attends the Nursery. This is helpful to both us and the parents, as we are able to find any areas of weakness or strength that each child has, enabling us to work together with the child and their parents to be sure that they will reach their own full potential. These development records are also useful for informing your child’s future school of their abilities. Parents will continually be informed of their child’s progress.

For More Information Contact:

Loddon Court Farm, Beech Hill, Spencers Wood, READING, Berkshire. RG7 1HT England

Telephone

• Jacky Bartlett, Meadow View:  ++44 (0) 118 988 7889
• Email:                                    Information@farmview.co.uk