Welcome to Little Ann Day Nursery

Healthy Meals & Nutrition

At Little Ann Day Nursery, we aim to provide meals that add to a well balanced diet. We now follow the new regulations set by the food agency and provide information on the 14 allergens contained in the dishes we provide. A chart is displayed on the notice board for parents to access.

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Daily Routine

Early Years Free Entitlement Scheme

Free entitlement for working parents of 9 month old and above:

From September 2025, working parents may be able to receive 30 hours of funded childcare each week for children aged 9 months and older, subject to the government's eligibility criteria.

At Little Ann, we offer funding for 38 weeks of the year (term time).

Parents can apply once their child reaches 23 weeks of age.

30 hours government funded childcare can be accessed from the term after your child turns 9 months old.

To apply, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working

If you are entitled to free funding, you will be issued a unique funding code. These codes must be reconfirmed every three months on your online childcare account. Your child's birth certificate and proof of address must be provided to the nursery in order to receive this free entitlement.

Free entitlement for 2 years olds - Additional support:

Every child from the term after their 2nd birthday is eligible to receive free Early Years Entitlement for childcare, subject to meeting the government's eligibility criteria.

To apply, please visit:https://croydon.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/synergy/

If your application is successful, you will receive a 6-character eligibility code. Your child's birth certificate and proof of address must be provided to the nursery in order to receive this free entitlement. The government will fund 15 hours a week, for 38 weeks of the year free nursery education.

Free entitlement for all 3 or 4 years olds:

Every child from the term after their 3rd birthday is eligible to receive free early years entitlement for 15 hours a week. Your child's birth certificate and proof of address must be provided to the nursery in order to receive this free entitlement. The government will fund 15 hours a week, for 38 weeks of the year free nursery education.

The Early Years Pupil Premium

As a childcare provider we have been able to claim extra funding through the Early Years Pupil Premium to support children’s development,
learning and care.

We use the extra funding in any way to improve the quality of the early years’ education that is provided for your child.

If you are receiving any of the benefits listed below then our setting can claim the Early Years Pupil Premium:

Income Support
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Universal Credit
Support from NASS (National Asylum Support Service) under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
the guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190
Working Tax Credit run-on

Other Information

Safeguarding

The staff at Little Ann Day Nursery have a responsibility to be aware of Croydon Council’s Child Protection Procedures. This involves recognising, recording and reporting signs of child abuse and/or neglect. Ofsted and the Social Services Department in Croydon must always be advised of any child protection concerns that we may have. All our staff have current DBS certificates.

Holidays

The nursery is open for 50 weeks of the year. We close for one week over Christmas and one week in the summer. The nursery also closes for two additional days for staff training. Please note we also close for bank holidays and for days on which elections are held as the premises are used as a polling station. If weather conditions are not appropriate or there is an emergency the nursery will also be closed.

Uniform

We have our own uniform and book bag and strongly recommend parents to purchase them either through us or directly from the “Bubblegum” clothing store on 113, Thornton Heath High Street (0208 6832773). It is a more practical way of dressing the children and avoids fussy clothing which is difficult to manage during the various tactile activities we have. We would like all full-time babies and toddlers to wear their uniform as much as possible.

Toilet Training

We would like the nursery and the parents to work together to encourage your child to become potty trained.
During this process, accidents will happen and therefore we would appreciate it if parents could send sufficient changes of clothing.