Penguin Playroom - for children aged 17 to 24 months

This is a spacious yet cosy play room situated on the ground floor of the house, allowing for ease of access to the garden now that these little children are so much more mobile and practicing thier independance.

The minimum staff ratio is one adult to three children.

The room manager Lynette has managed this room with her dedicated team for the last 6 years, providing care and cuddles whilst having a great understanding of these developing little people and their parents.

Here the children's day is slightly more structured than the tiny babies, due to growing communication skills and mobility. The children are now expected sit at the table all together for meals and some activities.

Opportunities are given through the da for the children to choose thier own activities and toys.  Cuddles remain a very important part of the day as well as messy activities, music, dancing and stories all of which encourage the children’s rapid grasp of the spoken word.

The ‘Birth to Three Matters’ guidelines continue to be followed in the Penguin room ensuring that all areas of development, learning and care are monitored and observed for each and every child.