9-24 mth children with 30 hrs funding can get 3 full days for free!
Quality Childcare at an Affordable Price
Every child is unique and every child is special
Greenacres Childcare - About Us
Our Vision
Greenacres believes that every child is an individual that has their own interests and needs and will develop at their own pace. We provide a stimulating and fun environment in which the children can explore and practise their skills in a safe and exciting atmosphere. At Greenacres we use The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support the children’s learning through planned and impulsive activity. We believe that if a child is happy and secure that their confidence and self-esteem will develop naturally.
How Greenacres came to be...
I am Susan Green the managing director of Greenacres, I started up the company back in 1996. As I reflect on my journey, I always knew I wanted to work with children, I had a real passion & my desire to make a real difference to the lives of children and families. Over the
years I gained experience in various childcare settings, which enhanced my vision for providing my own high-quality childcare.
Our philosophy became our guiding principle, our blueprint for success. We were determined to offer ‘high-quality childcare at an affordable price’, making it accessible to everyone, not
just those who could afford it and offering opportunities for every child.
Alongside my wonderful team, we created something special, a nursery that was more than just a place for children to learn and grow, but a community and a family. We are proud of our
reputation for excellence, our commitment to our staff, and our dedication to providing the best possible experiences for our children, we strive to continue to have the reputation as the setting that has it all. Going above and beyond is what we believe in and to be the best
early education setting.
Discover Greenacres Childcare
Enabling Environments
Enabling Environments – ‘The Environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning’. (EYFS Principle).
At Greenacres we believe that building a child’s esteem and confidence is of the utmost importance. If children believe in themselves they will tackle each exciting challenge with confidence, thus learning for experience.
Our team of dedicated staff are committed to creating a secure and loving environment for your child to learn and develop. Each room has been appropriately equipped and the curriculum carefully planned to make learning fun and exciting for each age group.
Every child is unique and every child is special. Therefore the staff will welcome interaction from parents and look forward to regular opportunities to inform you of their progress. The profiles and learning plans of each child will help illustrate their growth, understanding and skills.
Greenacres provides care for all family needs with an understanding that busy lives often need flexibility. We are inspected by Ofsted and have an excellent relationship with the local Early Years Inclusion & Improvement Officer whom advises and guides us. We are assessed using the IQC (Improving Quality for Children) framework and are always looking ahead to see how we can make improvements.
Our Great Staff
Susan Green is the director and owner of Greenacres, with Michelle Strong as the area manager, Each site has a qualified and experienced branch manager, excellent qualified nursery officers and dedicated nursery assistants that further enhance the team.
We endeavour to maintain a high ratio of qualified staff alongside training suitable team members to reach our high standards. We carefully place our staff according to experience, skills and personality to create the perfect teams for each room and then of course our next priority is to keep our staff.
We have a low staff turnover, which we relate primarily to our techniques of further training, regular appraisal system, appreciative incentive schemes and excellent working conditions.
A good keyworker system ensures that parents and children feel comfortable within the nursery and confidentiality is maintained. Many events, activities and opportunities are put into place to enable parents to get to know our staff which we believe aids parents in feeling confident about their child’s care..
Inclusion For All
Our Safe Environment
All children are very welcome at our facilities and will be given every opportunity to maximise their full potential and enjoy their day. We recognise each child’s individual needs without discrimination and enable everyone to celebrate their individuality positively.
Our nursery ensures each child is fully integrated into the environment and respects and gains from the diversity of the group. The setting and activities are regularly reviewed and adapted to ensure we continually meet the needs of every child’s rights to access a full programme appropriate to their interests and needs.
Our Safe Environment
A Learning Environment
Our Safe Environment
We believe that the health and safety of those in our care is of the utmost importance. We endeavour to ensure that Greenacres is a safe and healthy place for all children, staff, parents, carers and visitors.
The settings aim to make children, parents/carers, staff and other visitors aware of health and safety issues and to minimise the hazards and risks to enable the children to thrive in a healthy and safe environment. Child protection and the Safeguarding of children in our care is a responsibility that we take very seriously by following the guidelines of the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership.
A Learning Environment
A Learning Environment
A Learning Environment
Resources and activities are carefully selected and recorded to allow children practical experience, opportunities to build on their natural curiosity and exercise the use of their imagination inclusive of language and mathematical skills.
Staff encourage children’s self confidence and develop their self esteem and independence, they will help children gently learn what is right and wrong and work closely with parents to build positive relationships. Records are kept to ensure each individual child’s educational needs are met and appropriate support and input are given to each developing skill.
Healthy Eating
A Learning Environment
A Learning Environment
Here at Greenacres we believe that it is important to provide nutritious balanced meals that are appropriate to each child’s individual dietary needs. The children are encouraged to make their own choices of healthy eating by being given information, advice and opportunity to choose through activities and mealtimes.
Staff work with parents to ensure that full information is shared to enable us to provide a diet that considers each child’s preferences, families cultural beliefs, allergies and chances to explore new tastes and textures. The provision of water is readily available for all ages throughout the day as staying hydrated is considered paramount to our children’s welfare.
Early Intervention
Behaviour Management
Early Intervention
Every child in Greenacres care has the right to a wonderful experience of fun, learning and development. It is important throughout that we are able to monitor your child’s progress individually and intervene early if any struggles are apparent. We work closely to support parents in conjunction with other professionals if needed. Our SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) alongside your keyworkers will ensure as a parent that you are informed, included and supported through any challenging times.
Our setting is a totally inclusive environment for every adult and child. We believe that each of us has needs personal to our individual being, so it sits naturally with us that any diverse, additional or complex needs will be accommodated as part our ethos. Barriers will be discarded and adaptations put in place to ensure that everyone who enters our building has the best possible experience regardless of individuality.
Differences are very positively celebrated and understood within a philosophy of respect for ourselves and each other.
Safeguarding
Behaviour Management
Early Intervention
It is our responsibility to put the needs of children’s safety as paramount to our existence. Please do not be offended if questions are asked as your child’s protection is our priority. We work very hard to support every family unit and will never breach confidentiality or act unprofessionally.
There is much information available to explain our commitment to safeguarding and the procedures we follow. It is a good idea for all parents to be familiar with these policies and of course feel confident to discuss further how your child’s safety and wellbeing is put firmly in our hands when they are in our care.
We have a Designated Safeguarding Lead on site at the settings who is trained alongside your keyworker to support any parents who are experiencing difficult times and will make decisions on when a referral to the SPA team may be needed. Please take note of our Safeguarding Board to be assured of how seriously we take the safety and protection of your child.
Please see our Safeguarding policy below.
Behaviour Management
Behaviour Management
Behaviour Management
Our setting aims to provide a stimulating range of experiences and activities for children to make sense of the world through play. We aim to provide situations in which children can develop self-discipline and self-esteem in an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement.
We recognise the importance of adults providing a role model for children. We acknowledge conflicts occur in childhood and adulthood and through viewing conflict as a learning opportunity children will gain a valuable lifelong skill that benefits themselves, their families and society. We believe in the use of positive discipline as a more effective way of setting limits for children. This will give children appropriate skills and strategies to deal with difficult situations.
Admissions Procedure
After a parent views the setting and is given the chance to view policies, practices and receive a prospectus, they have the option to apply for a space; they submit a registration form, completed terms and conditions alongside a registration fee to be placed on the waiting list. Spaces are offered out on a first come first serve basis. Greenacres welcomes children from all backgrounds and all abilities.
Spaces are subject to availability. In the event of a high demand for spaces, we look at the following criteria for allocation of the space:
• The length of time on the waiting list
• An available space in a room suitable for the child’s age
• Specific days becoming available
• If the child already has a sibling with us.
Once a space has been offered to a parent, they are required to pay a refundable deposit to confirm acceptance of the space. Parents are encouraged to arrange settlings with their key-worker; they will discuss their medical needs, likes, dislikes and general liaison. The parent then leaves the child for a period of one hour with us, and then on the next visit we will settle for a period of two hours. The child’s first full day is usually a shorter one, ready for full attendance, building a relationship with the key-worker for further continuity.
Contact Us
Are you interested in a space with us?
If you have questions about the availability in our nursery, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Greenacres Childcare
Hours
Open today | 08:00 – 18:00 |
Extra hours available on request.
Open all year round except for Bank Holidays.
Greenacres Branches
Greenacres Thameside
Greenacres Thameside
Greenacres Thameside
- Caters for ages 3 months – 5 years
- Open 52 weeks a year 8am – 6pm
- 9 month, 2, 3 and 4 year old funded spaces available
- Inclusive environment
- Excellent motivated staff
- Parents are our partners
- Uses the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- Fun and stimulating in and outdoor provision
Greenacres Day Nursery School
Unit C2, Kingsway Business Par
- Caters for ages 3 months – 5 years
- Open 52 weeks a year 8am – 6pm
- 9 month, 2, 3 and 4 year old funded spaces available
- Inclusive environment
- Excellent motivated staff
- Parents are our partners
- Uses the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- Fun and stimulating in and outdoor provision
Greenacres Day Nursery School
Unit C2, Kingsway Business Park, Oldfield Road, Hampton
Middlesex TW12 2HD
Tel: 020 8979 2713
Ofsted no: EY2685797 - Rated Good
Greenacres Oldfield
Greenacres Thameside
Greenacres Thameside
- Caters for ages 1 – 5 years
- Open 52 weeks a year 8am - 6pm
- 9 month, 2, 3 and 4 year old funded spaces available
- Sessional Care available (9-2.30pm)
- Inclusive environment
- Excellent motivated staff
- Parents are our partners
- Uses the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- Fun and stimulating In and Outdoor environment
Greenacres Day Nursery School
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- Caters for ages 1 – 5 years
- Open 52 weeks a year 8am - 6pm
- 9 month, 2, 3 and 4 year old funded spaces available
- Sessional Care available (9-2.30pm)
- Inclusive environment
- Excellent motivated staff
- Parents are our partners
- Uses the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- Fun and stimulating In and Outdoor environment
Greenacres Day Nursery School
Unit B, Kingsway Business Park, Oldfield Road, Hampton
Middlesex TW12 2HD
Tel: 0203 068 0048
Ofsted no: EY467414 - Rated Good
Early Education Entitlements and Funding
9-36 month entitlement:
How we deliver your funding:
9-36 month entitlement:
Is for eligible working families from the term after they turn nine months. They can access 30 hours of free early education entitlement.
2 year old entitlement:
How we deliver your funding:
9-36 month entitlement:
Is for some 2 year olds who can access 15 hours of free early education entitlement from the term after they turn 2. They need to meet the criteria of being on a low income, in receipt of DLA or a looked after child.
3-4 year old entitlement:
How we deliver your funding:
How we deliver your funding:
Universal entitlement (15 hours) is for every 3-4year old, meaning every child is entitled the term after their third birthday.
Extended entitlement is a further 15hrs (30hrs) for eligible working families.
How we deliver your funding:
How we deliver your funding:
How we deliver your funding:
The 38 weeks entitlement is stretched over 52 weeks. We claim in January, April and September. . We deliver the entitlement as Jan-Apr/May-Aug/Sept-Dec to ensure your monthly payment stays the same and you receive entitlement throughout the year.
15 hours stretched is delivered as 11 hours per week.
30 hours stretched is delivered as 22 hou
The 38 weeks entitlement is stretched over 52 weeks. We claim in January, April and September. . We deliver the entitlement as Jan-Apr/May-Aug/Sept-Dec to ensure your monthly payment stays the same and you receive entitlement throughout the year.
15 hours stretched is delivered as 11 hours per week.
30 hours stretched is delivered as 22 hours per week.
Additional chargeable hours, after free entitlement, are annualised and spread evenly over 12 months to ensure a flat monthly charge.