Panda Room – 15/18 months to 33/36 months

Home to our toddlers

15/18 months to 2¾/3 years – Just across the corridor from the Monkey Room, is the Panda Room which is home to our toddlers.

Children within this room are still cared for according to their own individual needs and we adapt to their changing routines as they themselves move into the next phase of their development. We continue to offer a wide range of sensory activities, lots of singing and sharing stories from a selection of books.

Stimulating toys and activities

We believe that by spending time getting to know your routine at home we can make this first transition into a nursery easy for both you and your child.

Each baby has a ‘What I have done today’ sheet which is completed by their carer on a daily basis, and will give you a complete overview of your baby’s day.

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Taking part in a sensory activity

Every day children have the opportunity to take part in a sensory activity such as exploring paint, gloop or foam, splashing water, pouring sand or squishing baked beans or jelly between their fingers.

Several times a day the children are involved in singing nursery rhymes – current favourites are ‘wind a bobbin up’, ‘wheels on the bus’ and ‘sleeping bunnies’.

Panda Room Staff

Sophie

Panda Room – 15/18 months to 33/36 months

Room Leader

... started as a member of bank staff at Windmill in 2012 and worked with us while doing her childcare qualification, which she completed in February 2014. Since then, Sophie has started a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and she has progressed to a Room Leader position where she oversees the babies and toddlers . Sophie loves working at Windmill because the staff are lovely and enthusiastic! She really enjoys seeing the children develop, learn and grow each and every single day.

Ellie

Monkey Room Assistant

has 8 years experience in childcare and a Level 3 Diploma in the Children’s and Young Person’s Workforce. She said she enjoys working at Windmill because the staff are lovely and enthusiastic which makes the nursery feel warm and friendly. She added ‘All the children are really happy and settled and the staff know each child extremely well!’

Laura

Monkey Room Assistant

has a Level 3 Diploma in for the Children’s Workforce and she has worked with children since she was 18 years old. Laura worked at Windmill previously and all the exciting developments and changes enticed her back. She said ‘I’m enjoying being part of the Windmill team!’. In her spare time, Laura enjoys eating out and shopping.

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