The under three’s centre is part of Alexandra Nursery School on Willows
Lane but based in the children’s centre on Blackledge Street. We work to
the same principles and philosophies - every child is a unique individual.
Alexandra Children's centre is on Blackledge Street and for 3-5 year olds in the nursery school on Willows Lane
We will be open 8am till 6pm 51 weeks a year
Babies and Toddlers
- We have places for 41 children ages 6 weeks - 3 years in our lovely 'home from home' centre
- Children in the day-care unit will be looked after by Early Childhood Educators with NNEB certificate and NVQ qualifications
- The staffing ratios are in line with national requirements:- 1 adult to 3 children aged under 2 years, 1 adult to 4 children agesd 2-3 years
Children Over Three
- We have care places for children aged 3-4 in the nursery school
- We are very flexible and accomodate parents working arrangements
- The daycare is staffed by Early Childhood Educators at a ratio of 1 adult to 8 children
- We have extra staff who supervise children paying for daycare to give them different and extra experiences
- The children use this room at lunchtime and for afterschool activities
- Every 3 and 4 year old will have a free part-time education session when one is available
- For more information on education for 3-5 year olds please see the nursery section of our website
All children are given freshly prepared vegetarian meals using a varied and balanced range of ingredients |