Leaps & Bounds Day Nursery

01323 410585

info@leaps-bounds.net

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Welcome to Leaps & Bounds Day Nursery

IT ALL STARTS WITH PLAY

About Us

Our nursery is located right in the town centre, seconds away from The Beacon and minutes from the train station.

Our family run nursery is well established, opening in October 2009. We offer childcare for children aged 4 months to 5 years old.

Our beautiful nursery is set over three classrooms, each one set up to create a safe & stimulating space for each age group, our nursery also boasts two gardens.

Our ethos is to provide a safe and caring home from home environment with staff who work together with parents to support children with their development and education giving them strong foundations in their learning journey.

Classrooms

Lambs

0 - 2 Years

The beautiful classroom is separated to cater for our little Lambs & Lizards. A warm & welcoming environment to help provide a safe place to explore & play. This floor also has a separate baby changing room, and separate toilets for the older children.

We have a separate sleep room so they can enjoy a peaceful rest. Your children will be designated a key worker and who will ensure your childs individual routine is followed.

Lemurs

2 - 3 Years

This lovely large space caters for our active 2-3 year olds with plenty of play opportunities for the children to explore including a book corner, a role play area and messy play to name a few.

This floor has a separate toilet area where children can access toilet facilities including handwashing all at their level.

Your childs key worker will support their development and help nuture them to become independent individuals.

Leopards

3 - 4 Years

This super space is utilised to create an environment where children can develop their own independence. All activities are planned and equipped to ensure they develop & learn through their play opportunities. These opportunities help build self confidence, stretch their imagination and build self esteem preparing them for life at school.

This floor also has a separate toilet area, with toilets and handwashing facilities.

Your childs key worker will get to know their interests, abilities, likes & dislikes to ensure when planning with the curriculum their full learning potential is maximised.

Meet The Team

We have an excellent team many of which have been with us for years. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing that you have played a part in the development & growth of the children at our nursery, and that we continue to encourage and help children reach their full potential.

Margaret

Manager/Safe Guard Lead

Pauline

Deputy Manager/SENCO

Melissa

Third in Charge/SENCO

Lizzie

Room Leader

Sylvie

Room Leader

Emma F

Room Leader

Kelly

Nursery Practitioner

Zoe

Nursery Practitioner

Sarah D

Nursery Practitioner

Chelsea

Nursery Practitioner

Emma

Nursery Practitioner

Steph

Nursery Practitioner

Sam

Nursery Practitioner

Alex C

Nursery Practitioner

Catlin

Nursery Practitioner

Jemma

Nursery Practitioner

Daisy

Nursery Apprentice

Payton

Nursery Apprentice

Alex B

Nursery Apprentice

Jasmine

Nursery Apprentice

Ellie

Nursery Apprentice

Isabel

Nursery Apprentice

Theresa

Head Cook

Jessica

Bank Staff

The Curriculum

The statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) focuses on how your child learns and what adults can do to encourage that learning. It identifies three prime areas, which are considered to be fundamental through the EYFS, and four specific areas which include essential skills and knowledge and provide important contexts for learning.

Ongoing assessment plays a very important part in recognising and understanding what a child needs. It involves practitioners observing your child to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles.

Prime Areas

  • Communication and Language
  • Physical Development
  • Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Specific Areas

  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the World
  • Expressive Arts and Design

Food & Nutrition

Your child can start their day with breakfast between 8am and 8.30am. During mid morning and mid afternoon all children are offered a snack. At 12 noon children have a hot lunch and a dessert. At 4pm children are offered a tea.

All our food is cooked on the premises. Healthy & nutritious meals are prepared by our cook. We can cater for all allergies and have vegetarian options.

Sample Menu

Monday

Breakfast

Cereal with Raisins and Toast

Snack AM

Cracker Bread with Cream Cheese and Cucumber

Lunch

Macaroni Cheese and Garlic Bread ~ Fresh Fruit

Snack PM

Crackers and Sliced Melon

Tea

Scrambled Egg on Toast with Cherry Tomatoes ~ Fromage Frais

Tuesday

Breakfast

Brown Toast Yoghurt and Peaches

Snack AM

Rice cakes with Banana

Lunch

New Potato’s with Salmon and cucumber salad ~ Summer Fruit Crumble with Ice Cream

Snack PM

Breadsticks and Cherry Tomatoes And Cucumber

Tea

Chicken and Mushroom Pitta Pizza with Carrot Sticks ~ Melon Slices

Wednesday

Breakfast

Malt Loaf and Yoghurt with Melon

Snack AM

Breadsticks with Carrot and Cucumber

Lunch

Butterbean Chilli with Brown Rice ~ Apricot Mousse

Snack PM

Cracker Bread with Cream Cheese and Grapes

Tea

Sardine Arrabbiata ~ Jelly

Thursday

Breakfast

Cereal with Banana and Toast

Snack AM

Crackers and Sliced Melon

Lunch

Chinese Chicken Noodles ~ Strawberry Yoghurt Jellies

Snack PM

Pitta’s with Cucumber and Carrot Batons

Tea

Appleslaw and Cheese Sandwiches with Celery sticks ~ Fruit Medley with Crème Fraiche

Friday

Breakfast

Cereal with Raisins and Toast

Snack AM

Peaches and Pitta with Yoghurt

Lunch

One Pot Goulash Pasta ~ Manchester Tart

Snack PM

Rice cakes with Peppers and Cucumber

Tea

Cous Cous Salad ~ Frozen Banana Yogurt

Full Menu

Download Full Menu

Fees & Funding

All our fees are fully inclusive of all meals and consumables including nappies & baby milk.

Please check the Childcare Choices to check your eligibility for 2 year old funding or 30 hour funding. All children the term after their third birthday become eligible for 15 hour funding

Sessions

Full day – between 7.30am and 6.00pm

Morning – between 7.30am and 12.30pm

Afternoon – between 1.00pm and 6.00pm

Meals

Breakfast is available between 7.30am and 8.00am.

Morning sessions include a hot two course lunch & snack.

Afternoon sessions include a light tea.

All meals are included within the fees. Nappies are included for all children under 3.

Government Funding

All children are entitled to 15 hours government funding from the school term after their 3rd birthday. In addition, working parents may be eligible for an additional 15 hours see www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

There is now 15hrs Funding available for babies over 9 months and 2 year olds, please check the childcare choices website above for eligibility details.

Government funding will be allocated to the first attendance days of the week, where possible.

If you require more than the funded sessions, the first 15/30 hours will be free of charge.

Nursery Children Not Entitled to Early Years Funding

Under 2

Age 2

Age 3+

Per Day
£60.00
£57.00
£57.00
Morning/Afternoon
£34.50
£33.50
£32.00
Hourly Rates
£8.00
£8.00
£7.50

Reviews

There is no word to sum this nursery up it is amazing. All the staff and management are incredible and very friendly and easy to approach. The communication to parents is great,I know exactly what my daughter has done and whats she’s eaten and whats she’s enjoyed playing with. My daughter settled in very quickly and she loves going to nursery. Her confidence has grown soooo much.i highly recommend Leaps and Bounds nursery.

Elise Upperton

Absolutely amazing nursery, my son was at a different nursery to begin with which was not good, and he went backwards with developing. Since being at leaps and bounds he is now thriving, the staff are incredible, the security is excellent. I feel happy knowing my son is safe and well looked after and most of all loves being there definitely recommend to everyone

Chrissy Hunnisett

Best Nursery in Eastbourne!!!
My little boy has been going here for last 5 months he’s loves it and has come on so much, as they do so much with them.
He went to a different nursery before and he hated it and they were so disorganised so I was so pleased to move him here.
The staff here are amazing always got a smile on their face and can’t do enough for you, all the kids love them.

Joanne Richardson

My son has been going here since he was 8months now 4, he loves all his teachers, they are all very friendly and easy to approach. Hes been so happy here and learnt so much, i cant believe its his last year Melissa is his favourite Emma F isn’t too happy about it.

Hannah Catherine Burns

Honestly can’t thank leaps and bounds enough! My son moved hear just after he was 2 from a different nursery that he didn’t like and the difference in him coming here was incredible! 2 and a half years later he is about to move on to school and I will honestly miss everyone looking him. I trust them without any doubt and will be sad to say goodbye. Thank you so much for teaching and caring for my boy the way you ALL have!!

Vikki Trigwell

Contact Us

Phone & Email

01323 410585
info@leaps-bounds.net

Address

42 Ashford Road
Eastbourne, BN21 3TB

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 6pm
Closed Weekends and Bank Holidays

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