
Dandelion Nursery
For ages 2-5
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At Dandelion we focus on the holistic development of your child. Our highly qualified staff use our rich, out of doors environment , emotional literacy skills, knowledge of executive functioning skills, open questioning and a deeply held respect for children, as individuals, to support individual learning and personal growth.
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Sensitive to the needs of each individual child, we will tailor the support needed to help your unique child blossom and grow.
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Our purpose:
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To provide high-quality childcare in an educationally rich, out of doors environment
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To create a safe, nurturing and enriched environment where a child’s emotional
well-being and physical needs are a priority
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To support and facilitate children’s development through play, enquiry and the environment
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To encourage independence and confidence; concern and care for themselves,
others and the environment
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To develop executive functioning skills (supporting children to meet their full potential)
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To develop resourcefulness, self-efficacy, tolerance and respect
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To nurture the development of creative and critical thinking and problem-solving
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To support the development of high levels of vocabulary and emotional literacy
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To facilitate the development of concept rich dialogues
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Ratios
At Dandelion we know that children deserve and need high-quality interactions.
In order to truly hear what children are saying we have excellent adult to child ratios.
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For children aged 2 we have a ratio of 1 adult to 2 children (Most nurseries use the government ratios of 1 adult to 4 children, and this will soon increase to 1:5!).
For children aged 3+ we have a ratio of 1 adult to 6 children (Most nurseries use the government ratio of 1 adult to 13 children for qualified teachers and 1 adult to 8 children for level 3 practitioners).
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Dandelion’s staffing team consists of over 50% qualified teachers!
Funding at Dandelion
The term after a child turns three, they become eligible for 15 hours of funding per week or 30 hours per week if eligible for the Extended Entitlement (30 hours). Dandelion accepts a maximum of 25 hours per week at its Eaton and Aylsham site. Wymondham (Hethel) is currently operating a pilot business model.
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Dandelion also accepts a variety of childcare vouchers. Please email us at hello@dandelioneducationltd.com for more information.
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​Please visit childcarechoices.gov.uk to see what funding options are available to you.
