Little Roo's Crèche offers a range of activities for the children to enjoy while you work out. Each day there is an art and craft activity, which the children can then take away to display at home. Sometimes they help to create a wall collage, the theme of which changes regularly. A wide variety of toys are available such as dressing up clothes, cars and a garage, toy kitchen and plenty of puzzles and books for the quieter moments.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday the children can spend time in the main hall where the bouncy castle and soft play area are set up. Around 10am there is a break in the activities while the children have a drink and biscuit. Babies can be bottle fed at any time as necessary.

The session starts at 9.15am and finishes at 11.15am, please be prompt in collecting your children. The store cupboard is kept closed throughout the morning to avoid accidents and packing away will not begin until 11.15am. Any toys, clothes, etc, which the children have left behind are put into the blue box or filing cabinet and will be kept safe until your next visit.

Health and Safety

• A qualified first aider is always on site. Any accidents that happen throughout the morning will be recorded on a accident form, which the parent/guardian must sign when they collect their child.
• Any child considered to have an illness will not be allowed to attend the crèche; this will be at the discretion of the crèche supervisor or another member of staff in the supervisor's absence.
• Parents must sign the registration form on each occasion, allowing the Crèche staff to act on the child's behalf in the event of an accident.
• Parents should inform the Crèche supervisor of any allergies that their child has or of any of the activities that they cannot take part in.
• We offer high levels of supervision with staff who are experienced in childcare and first aid. All staff are police checked and trained in child protection.
• Members of staff take children to the toilet regularly and they are accompanied to and from the toilet.
• Nappies are changed in a safe area, which is cleaned after every use and we will work with parents on their child's potty training if required.
• Parents are requested to ensure that children's beakers, clothes and changing equipment (if provided) are clearly named.
• Parents are asked to put nappies in designated bins only.

Childcare at Reigate and Redhill YMCA

The YMCA is a charity-based organisation, which is established through the world. Within this country we are the biggest childcare provider, having contact with over 70,000 children each year, reaching out to more than 40,000 families throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The Reigate and Redhill YMCA is just one of many which operate a range of activities and schemes for children. This leaflet is to provide parents and guardians with important information about Little Roo's Crèche and the standards that we encourage to maintain, in order to provide the best possible quality of care.

Children's Charter

The YMCA's Children's Charter aims to ensure that through it's work with children, each child:

• Will be welcomed into a safe, caring, Christian environment with a happy and friendly atmosphere.
• Will be regarded as individuals, listened to, have their feelings respected and opinions valued.
• Will be cared for by skilled and experienced staff, who understand the needs of children.
• Will be given praise and encouragement, opportunities to succeed and an environment where positive behaviour is promoted.
• Will have access to stimulating, fun and creative activities supportive of each child's stage of development, which encourages emotional, social, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth.
• Will provide opportunities to realise their full potential to learn new skills, develop self-confidence and a positive self-image.