August 2005

A Nursery Owners View
Learning Curve has only been in operation just a year and a half and I feel so pleased that my dream has come together over and above my wildest expectations. This is simply because of all the people involved in making the Nursery so special. Let me give you just a few examples:

Parents:

A Big thank you to all our parents for encouraging, reassuring, getting involved…
 

And giving us feedback, telling us why they chose the Nursery in the first place. Here are some of their comments……..

“Its lovely and airy, gives the impression of open space”

“ The atmosphere in the Nursery is busy but organised. The children are always busy and involved”

“As we come into the drive my child’s face breaks into a smile, seems so happy to be at the nursery”

“…she loves the Nursery and would like to be here 7 days a week , if that was possible”
“We looked at several Nurseries before we decided on Learning Curve, it seemed clean and tidy, everything seemed structured and organised and best of all it did not smell of nappies!”

“I particularly like the friendliness of the staff, the time they make for me and the high standards that I have grown to expect and appreciate………….something that I did not get at the previous nursery”

“ I wish I had Chef cooking for me!”


Children:

Well the children make it all happen! No two days are the same. Look at the pictures and you will get a flavour of they get up to. The best part for me is that Caroline and her team allow me such great indulgence…I can come and do special sessions and experiments with the children, read a story or even make up one, play hide and seek in the garden or simply have lots of hugs and cuddles.
 

How sad is that, I could not wait to get back from holiday just to see all my little ones!

Staff:
It’s inevitable that staff will come and go, however the team we have at present is highly competent, enthusiastic, imaginative and very hard working. A measure of their commitment and involvement to the children’s and their personal development is reflected in how they turn up for meetings and training sessions after a long day at work and even some Saturdays. Well done the Dream Team!
 

OfSTED: We have had several visits form OfSTED and welcome their visits and intervention. As a new Nursery we are responsive to advice and information that encourage us to raise our standards and improve our quality management systems.

Alan Butler:
 

Alan is my co partner and deals with the financial aspects of the Nursery behind the scenes. Well that's one of his many roles.

Mostly he is around having great fun with the children, taking photos, planting, digging, mowing etc. I think his retirement plan is to be a

full time time groundsman for Learning Curve. The fruits of his labour are watching the children harvest the vegetables they have grown.

Architect:
Finally I must not forget Viv Vines MBE the local architect who has converted my dream into a reality, and given me this wonderful building.

Sports Day July 2005
Fresh from the triumph of securing the Olympics for London, the Scouts came to Learning Curve to identify potential talent for 2012…here are some of the stars of tomorrow in action: