Springfield Nursery is situated within the beautiful North Devon countryside.

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

• 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 of making sure your child is in safe and caring hands. At Springfield Nursery we aim to create a secure, friendly and cosy environment which is stimulating for children.

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 build children’s confidence and ability to communicate effectively.

Opening Hours

Nursery hours are 7:45 am to 6:00 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.

Inclusion

Springfield Nursery is an inclusive setting. We welcome all children, providing our facilities and resources can effectively meet their needs.

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 Team

Springfield Nursery Team comprises of a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, a Supervisor in each room, Nursery Practitioners and Apprentices. Our team have relevant childcare qualifications and all have an enhanced DBS check.

Meals & Snacks

We have snack time in the morning and a High Tea in the afternoon. All allergies are catered for.

Parents must provide a packed lunch and if they which an evening meal should their child attend after 5:00pm.

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.