One of the most difficult decisions some parents have to make is whether or not to place their child in day care. For many it is not a choice but a necessity mandated by financial need or career demands. At Patty Cake Childcare, they have been making the decision easier to make and easier to live with for families throughout Enid, Oklahoma, since 1983. At
Patty Cake Childcare, you will find loving, competent, experienced caregivers who truly care about your childs welfare and your peace of mind. They are a fully licensed and accredited day care center providing a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive and flourish. From the moment you enter their friendly, welcoming day care center youll know your child is in the right place.

They focus on providing each child the caring, attentive, individualized care and age-appropriate interactive activities they need to be happy, healthy and well socialized. Since 1983, Patty Cake Childcare has been providing the highest quality day care services to families throughout Enid, Oklahoma. Theyre committed to providing each and every child with a safe, loving environment and care that meets their unique needs. Although there is no substitute for the bond between a child and his or her parent, day care can provide benefits your child can only gain from interactions with adults and other children outside the home. The attention they provide each child helps build independence, trust and social skills that only come through exposure to those outside their immediate family.

For more information, please visit http://pattycakekids.com

Crown Kindergartens Day Nursery is a long established, private, family-run, happy nursery set within a quiet green oasis in the heart of Wimbledon. For over thirty-five years they have been dedicated in providing outstanding quality care and education for young children between the ages of one and five years. Their day nursery provides a safe, fun, happy, caring and friendly ‘home-from-home’ environment where every aspect of each childs development is encouraged and nurtured by constant interaction with long-standing, experienced, highly qualfied, dedicated and caring staff who they hope you will come and meet. They pride themselves on their reputation and recommendations.

They at Crown recognise each childs individuality, efforts and achievements and, therefore, plan a curriculum that stimulates a love of learning; fostering a healthy development. Children are encouraged to make their own choices in respect of a variety of structured activities. This will assist in their development towards becoming a self-assured and confident child. They actively encourage the children to learn respect for each other and the environment within which they live, and they ensure that there is equality of opportunity for all the children in their care. In addition to their comfortable and ‘cosy’ book corner their staff have created a softly lit sensory section where your child can simply enjoy some quiet moments.

For more information, please visit http://www.crownkindergartens.co.uk

They aim to give your child the opportunity to develop and learn through free play and structured learning activities. Experience in a wide variety of play and learning activities helps to develop the use of language and expression; the understanding of concepts; imagination and creativity; social awareness, including multicultural awareness; co operation and self control. Children need to make sense of the world through curiosity and discovery, involvement, and guided activities set at the right level for their age and capabilities. Their social and emotional needs must be met also and this is considered to be of paramount importance in small children. A happy, loving atmosphere with plenty of cuddles allows a child to develop his/her true potential.

Each child is treated as an individual because staff are given responsibility for small groups. Children like to feel that they have one or perhaps two “special” key-people who know them and understand them and can comfort them when they need it. To achieve their high standards of child care, it is their general policy to appoint only professional Staff – qualified as Nursery Nurses, or training towards a qualification. At Kinderworld they put children at the centre of the daily activities and routines, understanding how the security of daily routines helps children feel safe and secure which enables them to grow, learn and develop with confidence. They respect each child’s culture and help them learn about the importance of relationships, and how to respect themselves and others so that they develop a positive self-image.

For more information, please visit http://www.kinderworlddaynurseries.co.uk

Wimbledon Day Nursery is about providing the best level of care and education for every child who comes through their door. As manager and owner this, apart from being a dream come true is a chance for me to provide a nursery which really cares. Over the years my training started with me studying for my NNEB Diploma and continued with courses including Leadership and Management, Special Needs, Childrens behaviour, Foundation Stage, Birth to 3, Child Protection and much more. They understand that it is often difficult for parents to put their child into nursery which is why they hope Wimbledon Day Nursery will be the perfect setting in which you and your child feel completely safe and at home.

They appreciate that these are the early years, thus the most important. With this in mind they will, as much as possible follow your childs routine. Their brand new nursery is built and equipped to a extremely high standard taking into account your childs safety at all times. All of their rooms have been thoughtfully planned to help your child have a free flow day with everything they need within the room. This enables staff to be in the rooms at all times providing optimum supervision. With their strong vetting procedures they hope to provide a team of staff who are dedicated to working with young children and are able to provide them with a balanced curriculum which consists of lots of fun learning experiences.

For more information, please visit http://www.wimbledondaynursery.co.uk

Woodthorpe Day Nursery was opened in 1993 by the Proprietors, Mr and Mrs Turner. Fiona Hastings was the Principal for 10 years before handing over her position to Kerry Kerswill in 2003. Kerry is a qualified nursery nurse with over 15 years experience in childcare. She is currently studying a degree in Children and Young Peoples Services and is working towards gaining her Early Years Professional Status. Since opening in 2003 Woodthorpe Day Nursery has gained an excellent reputation for its high standards of staff, care and education. They are registered with Ofsted and are members of the National Day Nursery Association.

They aim to create an environment where they recognise, acknowledge and celebrate childrens differences, and where children are encouraged to value and respect others. They promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, and ensure that every child is included and not disadvantaged because of ethnicity, culture or religion, home language, family background learning difficulties or disabilities, gender or ability. The nursery is open to, and welcomes all children and families. They aim to ensure that all who wish to work in their nursery have an equal chance to do so. Woodthorpe Day Nursery liase with parents and relevant agencies to support those with Special Needs.

For more information, please visit http://www.woodthorpedaynursery.co.uk

They operate 9 nurseries across Sussex, Hampshire and south east London, and have an established reputation for providing high quality childcare for 20 years. They offer inclusive care, with their fees covering food, nappies and ointments, and our staff to child ratios are above those set by the government. All of their nurseries have outside play areas, and include unique activities developed from European best practice. They aim to provide high quality childcare. To achieve this they offer all inclusive fees for children; nappies, food, drink are all included, making life simple for you. No having to make sandwiches every morning!

Young children develop faster when they have a well structured routine to help them through their day. Children at their nurseries follow daily routines to give them comfort and security, as they understand what is happening, and so reduces their fear of the unknown. This in turn improves their behaviour and increases self esteem. All their nurseries include a garden, and children play outside every day, in all weathers. Their motto is there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad planning! Their family rooms are made up of children who are between two and five years old. As the name suggests the grouping is designed to reflect the realities of family life, where siblings are usually different ages.

For more information, please visit http://www.earlyyearschildcare.co.uk

Happy Child Group provide excellent childcare for 0 – 5 years, preparatory education for 3-11 years and training for students wishing to study towards qualifications in childcare. They pride themselves on providing outstanding education within their nurseries and independent schools located throughout West and North-West London, and childcare training from their dedicated and experienced staff from their centre in Ealing. A child centered approach is central to their values as a Group, which includes parents as partners, with environments that foster partnership, respect and trust.

The Happy Child organisation strives to provide the best in child care by ensuring quality standards and providing organisational support to independently managed nurseries located in various London communities. Happy Child Nurseries provide a stimulating and secure environment in which parents can rest assured their children are receiving the very best care possible. Happy Child nurseries welcome children from birth to 5 years and can provide care either on a full or part-time basis. Childcare is provided between the hours of 8 6 and all nutritionally balanced meals are prepared on site and inclusive of their fees.

For more information, please visit http://www.happychild.co.uk

First established in 1990 as Alphabet Childcare, they have built an outstanding reputation of providing families with the quality childcare they require, at the drop of a hat or on a long term basis. They also provide qualified staff for nurseries on a temporary or permanent basis. Follow the nurseries link below. With the vast amount of experience they have gained over the years, they are able to recognise the needs of both parents and nannies / nursery nurses & are able to advise on all aspects of childcare. First established in 1990 as Alphabet Childcare, they are a Bristol-based agency providing a comprehensive childcare service, with Consultants in Bristol, Bath, North Somerset & Gloucestershire.

Leaving children in the care of others is a very daunting process for parents and this agency specialises in providing competent, professional Nannies & Nursery Nurses. Although your staff may be very reliable, unexpected illness, last minute holidays or personnel leaving unexpectedly could reduce the ratio of staff to children which is legally required by Social Services. Alphabet Childcare ( South West ) Ltd have a very busy temporary register of both qualified Nursery Nurses and unqualified Nursery assistants who can help you sort this problem at very short notice. They also have quality candidates looking for permanent positions and for providing both temporary and permanent employees they offer a comprehensive service.

For more information, please visit http://www.alphabet-childcare.co.uk

The aim of Kids Castle is to provide quality care and an educational programme within a warm, secure, safe environment.They aim to provide a service that fulfills most of the childs basic needs. Their aim is to ensure all children reach school age with a solid foundation for learning and relating to others. They aim to always provide meaningful learning opportunities to develop skills, competencies, a sense of self and a foundation for learning throughout life.’At kids castle they aim to continually provide a safe and loving environment where children feel respected, competent and secure.

Their care staff consist of familiar, qualified child care workers who care and respect each child equally, nestled amongst a culturally rich environment. The centre is family owned and operated and committed to this industry. They believe each child will flourish and grow at their own pace and they therefore provide a wide range of interesting resources and activities, individualised and integrated group experiences covering all areas of a childs development. At Kids Castle our environment provides children with an educational setting in a home-like atmosphere. Activities are developmentally appropriate to the different age groups.

For more information, please visit http://www.kidscastle.com.au

Bush Kidz Child Care Centre philosophy is founded on the concept that children learn through play. Bush Kidz Centre 1 is a 75 place 4 room centre catering for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. They will also cater for a small group of before and after school care children. Their centre is set on 5 acres of property and has convenient access to the Warrego and Brisbane Valley highways. The centre’s philosophy is based around the concept that children learn through play. They believe that they should emphasise and recognize the family, the individual ability and skill of each child and the richness of the environment and natural surroundings.

They believe it is of utmost importance to nurture and educate the children in their care through the development of trust, security and loving relationships. Their philosophy is founded on the knowledge that early childhood development focuses on the social, emotional, cognitive, physical and aesthetic development of the individual child. Children are encouraged to challenge themselves and take risks Children can have fun and a laugh and be silly , Children can get dirty in their play while discovering new things in the world around them Children can feel safe and secure and know that they are respected and valued people Children feel loved and can show love.

For more information, please visit http://www.bushkidz.com.au