Setting up a Creche - Department for Communities

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Operating a Creche Service Cont’d • familiar routines, by providing regular (but not rigid) times for snacks, story time or outside play. Some crèches recommend parents bring along their child’s stroller or a favourite comfort toy such as a teddy to provide security and comfort. Ensure there is a space for some comfortable cushions or bean bags where children can relax and spend some quiet time, as well as space for safe active play. What activities should be offered? There should be opportunities for children to choose from active, quiet, indoor and outdoor activities. Activities and routines should be flexible and suited to the age levels of the children in attendance. What toys and equipment are needed? The following are some suggestions for toys and equipment for children of different ages. Babies under one year Toys and equipment for babies should be washable to reduce the risks of cross-infection and be washed after each use. Play items for babies should have no loose or removable parts that might pose a choking hazard. Suggestions include: • stable items to practise standing and items to climb on and crawl through • washable rattles, shakers, blocks and cuddly toys to manipulate • heavy cardboard books, brightly coloured mobiles, music and wind-up toys to look at, listen to and reach for. Children between the age of one and two years Suggestions for this age group include: • equipment for climbing on, crawling through and sliding down Remember the opportunities junk materials can provide – the endless possibilities of a cardboard box! 14
• things for pushing, pulling, throwing, catching and riding on such as pull-along toys, ride-on cars, large balls and bean bags • items to sort, classify and match such as sets of plastic animals • puzzles, posting boxes, stackable blocks and threading materials • music to listen or dance to and big picture books to look at • dramatic and role-playing items such as furniture, dress- ups, puppets, dolls, cots, prams, tea/kitchen sets, play phones, shop items and make believe computers • creative/artistic equipment such as easels, small chairs and low tables, paper, large crayons, painting equipment and playdough equipment • soft furnishing such as large cushions and comfortable chairs for quiet times. Children two to five years of age Pre-school children will enjoy playing with items provided for younger children. However, they are stronger and more coordinated, so will also be able to tackle more complex challenges. They are also becoming more social and cooperative with their peers. Provide opportunities to practise and develop their sharing and turn-taking skills. Examples include: • group project activities • simple board games and card games • sports equipment if space is available. 15 Play is Learning
Page 1 and 2: Department for Communities Informat
Page 3 and 4: Introduction Contents Why offer a q
Page 5 and 6: Why offer a quality crèche service
Page 7 and 8: What insurance is needed? Public Li
Page 9 and 10: Recording incidents, accidents, inj
Page 11 and 12: Playground equipment It is importan
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Page 17 and 18: Some Useful Contacts and Resources
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