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Nursery Taunton

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We love to support your child in building their independence; some ways we do this include helping to set the table for mealtimes. We also promote ‘self-serve’ where they will serve their food onto their plates, pour their water and tidy up after themselves.

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TINY TRAVELLERS

In our Tiny Travellers room, we care for children aged six weeks to two years old. We have a spacious, warm, nurturing environment that allows children to feel secure and comforted, providing a home from home experience. We have an adjoining quiet sleeping area with cots and floor beds, which ensure your child can sleep peacefully throughout the day and not be disturbed by the awake children. Children eat their meals together and begin to learn how to use cutlery and build table manners from a young age. There are no rigid routines within the 0-2's room as we believe it is essential to base the day around your child's needs and interests. At this stage, the emphasis is very much on play, but learning experiences are introduced subtlety to allow your child to flourish during the vital years of discovery. We enhance their development through singing, sensory play, stories and sand and water play. These encourage little ones to develop their fine motor skills and promote confidence and social skills.

LITTLE EXPLORERS

Our Little Explorers room is designed for 2-3 years old children who are constantly intrigued by the world around them. We will encourage and support your child to build their independence through their learning and play. Each day, our activities engage, bring new challenges, and provide familiarity. Often children at this age like to role play and pretend objects are things from their own experiences and represent these through their play. We have many choices for imaginative play, sensory play, creative resources and a quiet teepee area if your child needs a little time to regulate their emotions in a safe space. The development of the children is tracked by our experienced staff, who will be your child's Key Person. This person carries out regular observations following the EYFS to identify any areas where support may be needed and work closely with the parents to ensure every child's individual needs are being met. We use an online journal called Famly to track children's development. The children's observations, assessments, pictures and videos from their day will be uploaded to Famly by staff for you to see, and this will continue throughout their journey at Little Adventures Nursery.

BIG ADVENTURES

Our Big Adventures room is designed for children aged 3-5 years old, who are becoming critical thinkers at this age. We tailor our day around our children's interests and development needs, not forgetting those spontaneous moments. Activities will encourage their communication and literacy skills, such as reading stories and poems, linking sounds and letters, creating songs and rhymes, recognition of their names and letters and words. There are also opportunities to build their numeric and problem-solving skills through mark-making, counting, sorting, and mathematical language. Your child will be learning, developing and adapting these skills through play. At this stage, we are preparing them for the next big adventure… School!

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What it's like to be a child at our
Taunton Setting

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Childcare Team

Meet the Taunton Team

Jay Sparkle
(Head of Nursery Operations)

Hi I’m Jay. I joined Little Adventures Nurseries in November 2021 as Nursery Development Manager and have progressed to being the Head of Nursery Operations. I have been working in the Early Years sector since 2009. In this time, I have held various positions from Nursery Nurse to Area Manager overseeing 7 nurseries. I feel extremely fortunate to work in Early Years as I know how important these years are for children. I completed my BA (Hons) in Early Years Education in 2017 and this has helped me further my own knowledge of how children learn and develop. I have a passion for ensuring that the teams are trained to a high standard to deliver the best quality care. I have a son of my own so understand how important it is to ensure that you choose the right setting for your children. In my free time I like nothing more than exploring with my little family and we absolutely love baking together. I am currently studying for my Level 7 in Strategic Leadership which is supporting me to help the company grow.

Teri Ivens
(Customer Services Supervisor)

Hi, I’m Teri and I am the Customer Service Supervisor for Little Adventures Nurseries. I joined the team in 2022 and am based at Victoria Park. I am AAT Level 2 qualified and currently working towards my L3 Business Administration qualification. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my husband, two sons and our 2 dogs and we love being outdoors exploring. My eldest was in fact the first child to register with Little Adventures when they opened their first setting in Cheddar.

Claire Kevan
(Development Manager)

Hi I’m Claire. I joined Little Adventures Nurseries in September 2023 as the Development Manager. I have over 25 years experience working in Early Years. During this time, I have worked in a primary school, managed a preschool and held two nursery manager positions, my last setting was an independent outstanding nursery. I completed my Degree in Education in 2017, this was a huge achievement and deepened my understanding of how children learn and develop. I am highly passionate about Early Years, have high standards and do all that I can to ensure that the children in my care are given the best start in their learning journey. I have always felt privileged to work with children and love to support staff who are new to or developing their skills and knowledge. Outside of work I love to spend quality time with family, going out for meals and long dog walks. I also love to travel and embrace this whenever possible.

Angelene Mccormack
(Group Quality Advisor)

Hi I’m Angelene and I started working for Little Adventures Nurseries in June 2022 as a Quality Advisor. I have over 20 years experience working in Early Years. After qualifying at college I started my career working for the NSPCC, working with families who needed extra support and looking after their babies in a creche environment. Following this the majority of my career has been working in nursery settings as senior management which included running busy Baby, Toddler and Pre-School rooms. Within the past 12 years I studied for my degree as well as working in Leadership and Management roles, with my previous position being a Nursery Manager of a 100 place Ofsted Outstanding setting. My experience has enabled me to mentor, support and train staff to achieve the highest of standards. I am really passionate about ensuring all children have the best start in life through nurture and Early Years Education. Children develop so quickly and it’s a privilege to watch them progress and build skills for future learning. I devote my spare time to my family, enjoying dog walks and a variety of parent and baby groups with my daughter.

Kelly Baldwin

Hi I’m Kelly. I’m the Assistant Financial Controller for Little Adventures Nurseries and primarily deal with invoicing and fees. I have lived all over the world including Hong Kong, Cyprus, Germany and worked as a Nursery Assistant in Russia for 6 months. I have worked in nursery administration for the past 10 years, completing my L3 Business Administration and L3 Accounting Diplomas and have recently started my Level 7 Accounting and Taxation to gain more knowledge and further my career within Little Adventures. In my spare time, I like to go for walks, paddle boarding and rifle shooting and spending time with my cat Luna.

Samantha Hall
(Nursery Manager)

I feel extremely fortunate to have been working in a profession that I love for the last 7 years. I currently hold a level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Years and love to learn new things. I have progressed through the ranks, starting my career as a nursery practitioner and now more recently being part of management. I bring an innate passion to provide a nurturing environment to support the achievement of positive outcomes for children through play. In my spare time, I love exploring both cities and the countryside in the hopes of finding new places to enjoy with family and friends. There’s nothing better than sitting in a quite, little cafe, tucked away somewhere with great food and company!

Daniel Hall
(Deputy Manager)

I've worked in childcare for over eight years. I'm very passionate about supporting children's development, and I feel so fortunate to play a part in building the foundations for their future. I have worked through many roles, starting as an apprentice and now in management. I love seeing both staff and children reach their fullest potential. In my spare time, I love reading, particularly fiction. I am also very interested in technology, and I love finding out how things work.

Anita
(Early Years Assistant)

Hi my names Anita and I’m looking forward to joining this exciting and new Nursery. I will be training right from the start, I’m so looking forward to this new adventure. I may not have worked in a Nursery before but I’ve had 16 years experience volunteering in a children group . In those years I’ve enjoyed doing arts and crafts, playing games, generally encouraging and helping the children. I am looking forward to getting to know the children and families. In my spare time I love cycling with my husband or going out cycling with friends. There’s nothing better than finding a good coffee shop halfway round. In my quieter times I love reading fiction and also listening to music.

Kim Knight
(Level 3 Practitioner)

My name is Kim Knight. I qualified for my Level 3 in 2013 at Somerset College in Taunton. I then went to Plymouth University to study Early Childhood Studies and graduated in 2016. I have worked for a few different nurseries, and have had the opportunity to be a senior nursery practitioner. I really find it rewarding to watch a child come into a nursery, and watch them grow into their own personality. I enjoy creating activities to incorporate other festivals and celebrations that are in the calendar. When I am not working I am happy to escape into a good book. I have also published a book online, and I am continuing to write more in my spare time. I also really enjoy listening to a variety of bands, and when I can go to watch them live.

Lorna
(Pre-School Room Manager)

Hi I’m Lorna, I have many years of experience working in nurseries over the last 5 years. I have enjoyed working in with all age ranges but, in particular, I love Preschool. I am very excited to become Room Manager in Preschool and share my ideas and exciting activities with the children, staff, and families. In my spare time I love exploring the outdoors and sight-seeing. Very recently I have climbed Catbells mountain in the Lake District, it was hard work but the views at the top were simply incredible! Majorettes was also a huge part of my life, I competed in competitions all over the south West, and participated in Carnivals which was so much fun. I love to bring these skills and fun activities into nursery!

Kayleigh Barrow
(Early Years Assistant)

Hi I’m Kayleigh. You might recognise me from Space Adventures where I have been working for the last year. During this time, I was lucky enough to support in the nursery rooms, I loved spending time in nursery so much that I am now completing me level 3 Apprenticeship which I am very excited about. In my spare time I enjoy travelling to and exploring different beaches with my friends and I love Disney films. Nothing beats snuggling up on the sofa, snacks in hand, watching a great Disney film!

Scarlett Price
(Third in Charge)

Hi, I’m Scarlett. I have been working in the childcare industry for 10 years now and I love it. I started off as a Level 1 and then worked my way up to a level 3 qualified practitioner. I have had previous experience as a senior member of the team in my previous nurseries and I’m very excited to be the Third in Charge at Little Adventures, Taunton! In my spare time I love reading and going on solo adventures!

Elliot Ford-Cosens
(Apprentice)

Hi I’m Elliot. I left school earlier this year and I started my apprenticeship here at Little Adventures Nursery at the end of August 2023. I love spending time with family and friends in my spare time. I also really enjoying exploring and learning new things. I am looking forward to getting to know all of the children.

Marilena Cosovan
(Chef)

Hi, I’m Marilena. I have recently moved to Taunton from London. I have had lots of previous experience coking in nurseries before and I am very excited to be your new chef! I love cooking in general and especially like cooking with the children.

Ellie Finlayson
(Room Manager)

Hi, I'm Ellie! I have worked in childcare for over seven years, having previously been a room manager at another setting. I have a real passion for working with young children and love helping them learn, develop and grow throughout their early years before they move on to school. I especially enjoy doing messy play activities, running around with the children in the garden and reading stories, where I make up lots of silly voices. I'm also known to be very good at making play dough from scratch! In my spare time I like to play video games, spend time with my family and I have a special interest in history, so I regularly go to museums and National Trust properties on weekends.

Sophie Vincent
(Level 2 Early Years Practitioner)

Hi I'm Sophie Vincent. I am level 2 qualified in childcare and am currently doing my level 3! I used to do majorettes which was a huge part of my teenage life growing up, competing in carnivals and competitions all over Devon and Somerset! I love going to different beaches and family walks with my 2 daughters and taking them out to different places like Aquariums and to explore nature and just to have lots of fun! I am super excited to be working at Little Adventures Nursery!