STAFF
We are sad to report that after many years at PlayAway, Adam has left nursery. We know that the children and staff will miss him tremendously and hope you will join us in wishing him all the best for the future.
A big welcome to Grace Cook who has joined our pre-school team. Grace has a degree in Sociology and Education and we look forward to her sharing all her knowledge with us and bringing exciting new ideas to our pre-school.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
To our employee of the month for February SUE
For always keeping me so well informed, and for being the most enthusiastic singer!!

BABIES
To our parents, we wish you all lots of joy and happiness with your new babies.

TOP TIPS FOR TALKING

MARCH – Make sure your child is listening to you before you start to talk

APRIL – Provide interesting activities and opportunities to promote talking.

SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS
Please note that we are now collecting these vouchers. If you would like to contribute to this there is a box on the desk by the front door for you to pop them into. The more we collect the more resources we can get so your help and shopping trips are much appreciated.

DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Thank you everyone who contributed towards this and supported our CRAZY HAIR DAY!! We raised £50 for the Bradford Down Syndrome Group.

NURSERY TRIP 2011: Thornton Hall Farm Country Park
Please make a note in your diaries that our nursery trip this year will be on Friday 24 June. All families are welcome to join us. A letter will be sent out soon giving more details.

GOLD AWARD FOR ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE

AWARDS

We are proud to announce that we have received our GOLD award for Achieving Excellence – The North Yorkshire Quality Assurance Scheme. Well done to the Staff Team for their hard work and dedication towards working through all 8 modules. A job well done everyone!!!

SUN PROTECTION
We do provide Asda factor 30 Sensitive Sun cream for the children. If you would prefer to use anything different please bring your own in which will be kept for your child.
Please also ensure children are dressed appropriately for warmer weather and that their shoulders are covered. A copy of our policy will be forwarded to you shortly via parentmail.

CHATTERBOXES
PLEASE COULD I REMIND YOU ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S CHATTERBOX. THIS IS A GOOD WAY TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND CELEBRATE INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE PLEASE SPEAK TO A MEMBER OF STAFF AND THEY WILL SHOW YOU AN EXAMPLE.

Simply the best nursery in Harrogate

We are delighted that our dynamic nursery team at Playaway has reached the final in the Nursery Management Today nursery awards 2009.  Manager Dee Sturges says

Our dynamic team loves making the most of all opportunities to create fun and meaningful experiences for children and parents.  We enjoy challenging ourselves and are one big happy family. 

We are so proud to have reached the final 6 in this competition out of over 100 entries.  The team enjoy their work and this is evident in the high quality of our childcare practice.

Are you looking for the best childcare for your c hild?

To meet our lovely team please contact us.  We would be happy to show you around.