Broom Nursery - About Us

At the nursery we provide a safe, happy and secure environment in which your child can learn and thrive through play. Our caring and professional staff offer constant support and security for children in their care whilst helping them to develop and grow in fun filled surroundings.

 

The nursery/playgroup has been in operation for 20 years and runs five mornings per week from 9:00am - 12:00pm, following East Renfrewshire Council school holidays.

 

The nursery is made up of the main playroom for

our daily activities and our side rooms are used for story telling, music and French sessions. The layout and equipment used within the playroom is changed on a weekly basis to encourage your child’s curiosity, allowing them to explore and investigate a slightly different environment each week.

 

During last year's session we had a few visitors to the nursery these included a Lollipop man, an Optician, a stage company, a Dental hygienist, Enjoyaball and animals from ‘Creature Comfort’. The children also participated in Music, Numeracy Physical and French sessions.

 

The nursery makes great use of its easily accessible garden which includes a decked area, bark pit, grassed area and two benches.

 

The children are offered a range of healthy snacks every day. This is usually made up of fresh fruit, vegetables and yoghurts. The nursery follows the healthy tooth brushing scheme with children being encouraged to brush their teeth at the end of snack time.

 

 

Wrap around cover is available every morning from 08:45 - 09:00 and 11:45 - 12:45 on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

During the year various outings are organised for children and parents to enjoy. Last years session included a welly walk to Rouken Glen Park, train ride to Central Station, trip to the library and cafe at the shopping centre in Newton Mearns and a ramble in Calder Glen Park.

Our nursery has four members of staff who have a wealth of experience and are highly dedicated and committed. They have been specially chosen for their qualities and experience. Staff are given constant support in their day to day roles, as well as being encouraged to undertake further training to enhance their knowledge.

Mrs Dorothy Waldron: Manager

Mrs Maggie Quinn: Senior Child Development Officer

Mrs Lorna Cation: Child Development Officer

Mrs Anne Wilson: Child Development Officer

The starting age for children attending is 2 years and 10 months. East Renfrewshire Council will fund children in their ante-preschool year through until they start school as long as their name is recorded at the nursery by 31st August. Funding will start the month after their third birthday.

Our vision is to continue having a bright, appealing and welcoming environment for children and parents. We will ensure that each child is treated fairly and is accepted as an individual in their development and learning. We will deliver a varied and interesting curriculum to all children using all available resources. We will continue to be as flexible as possible in both curriculum and practices to accomodate children to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsive citizens and effective contributors.