Avranches Day Nursery, which is situated on Trinity Hill, opened in 1994 and is registered under the Day Care of Children (Jersey) Law to care for up to 92 children. We can care for children from 3 months old to school entry age.
Our aim is to provide a real foundation for the future and encourage learning for each child in our care. We maintain a warm, friendly, stimulating and safe environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential with the support of our dedicated, professional teams. Children are treated with respect and are encouraged to have respect for others.
Our Qualifications & Policies
Our experience and professional staff are fully qualified in child care and education and undertake continuous professioal development throughout the year. We are accredited in Baby Effective Early Learning (BEEL) and use the Under 3's Quality framework for the children under three years. We are accredited in Effective Early Learning (EEL) and use the Pre School Quality framework for children age 3 to 5 years.
The staffing ratios are as follows:
Over 3 years - 1 adult per 8 children
2-3 years - 1 adult per 4 children
Under 2 years - 1 adult per 3 children
We comply with the recommendations of the Environmental Health Department - a booklet is kept at the nursery should parents or guardians wish to read it on request.
Starting Nursery
When a child begins at our nursery we encourage parents and guardians to stay with the child as the period of separation is slowly lengthened until your child is settled and confident. The time needed for adjustment will vary from child to child. Each child will have a designated ’Keyworker’ in each nursery room. Keyworkers and parents are encouraged to develop a mutually supportive relationship to ensure continuity of care from home to the nursery. The development of a child is recorded by staff in personal learning journeys, which the parent or guardian are welcome to read and contribute to at any time.
Activities & Outings
A wide range of activities and experiences are provided to help the children to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially, in line with current recommendations. Outings are an important part of nursery life and are arranged as often as possible. We have a minibus which is equipped with child safety seats and full insurance. We also use other forms of transport such as the local bus and La Petit Train and sometimes go for walks.
How to reserve a place with us
An application form to reserve a place at the nursery can be completed online.
When a nursery place becomes available, you will be contacted by the Nursery Manager and a confirmation form must be completed and signed by the parents or guardians.
Fees
A deposit will be paid by the parent or guardian to the Nursery on acceptance of the offer. Payment of fees for the child’s attendance should be made monthly in advance by Direct Debit.
Nursery Charges
In September 2011 we introduced 'Sessions', for children 0 -3 years not accessing Nursery Education Fund (NEF).
Session Times
Full time per day/week: 7:30am to 17:30pm
includes all snacks and lunches
Short day/week: 7:30am to 14:30pm/8:00am to 15:00pm
includes snacks and lunches
Morning per week: 7:30am to 13:00pm
includes morning snacks and lunches
Afternoon per week: 13:00pm to 17:30pm
includes afternoon snacks
Priority will be given to children attending nursery 5 days a week; there must be a minimum of 2 sessions per week on full days and short days only.
Session Fees
Full week sessions (assumes a 5 day attendance)
| |
0 - 1 yrs |
1 - 2 yrs |
2 - 3 yrs |
| Full Time ( max 50 hrs) |
£307.50 |
£266.50 |
£227.96 |
| Short week (max 35 hrs) |
£232.50 |
£201.50 |
£172.36 |
| Mornings (max 27½ hrs) |
£187.50 |
£162.50 |
£139.00 |
| Afternoons (max 22½ hrs) |
£150.00 |
£130.00 |
£111.20 |
| Full day (10 hrs per day) |
£75.00 |
£65.00 |
£55.60 |
| Short day (7 hrs per day) |
£57.00 |
£50.00 |
£43.00 |
| Extra hours per hour |
£10.00 |
£10.00 |
£7.50 |
As working parents, you may be eligible for Income Support. Please contact the Employment and Social Security Department on (01534) 445505.
Nursery Education Fund
Children accessing NEF will be charged at an hourly rate of £4.78 for extra extra hours and £2.00 per lunch per day.
Contact Avranches Day Nursery
Balmoral Drive
Le Mont de la Trinité
St Helier
JE2 4NJ
Nursery Coordinator: Val Payne
Email: val.payne@posh.gov.je
Phone: (01534) 811719
Practice Manager: Carole Luce
Email: carole.luce@posh.gov.je
Phone: (01534) 811719
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday
7.30am - 5.30pm
The nursery is closed on Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
(Christmas Eve 2pm finish, re-opening 2 January or equivalent day should 2 January fall on a weekend). Please see notice boards to confirm times.