Our Chellaston Nursery
Scallywags Private Day Nursery, Rowallan Way, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 5WX
At Scallywags Private Day Nursery, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming environment for all children. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. To find out more about us, keep reading or feel free to get in touch.
Our rooms
Information regarding the rooms at our Chellaston nursery
Lion Cubs
Ages: 3 - 16 months
Babies have their own fully equipped playroom with designated sleep areas. They also have access to the secure garden area which they can access throughout the day. Our baby room is designed to provide a calming atmosphere where babies can thrive with warm, supportive relationships with staff whatever their development stage
Monkeys
Ages: 12 - 24 months
Monkeys have their own fully equipped playroom and dedicated doorway to their own secure play area. Within this room the children are often referred to as Movers, Shakers and Players – at this age, children begin to show an increasing independence and obvious pleasure in moving, communicating and learning through play.
Hippos
Ages: 2 - 3 years
Children at this age can quickly develop physical, emotional and learning needs. Our Hippos room gives a focus to the types of activities that children will experience in Crocodiles and Pre-school, and ultimately provides an easier and comfortable transition to pre-school.
Crocodiles
Ages: 2.5 - 3.5 years
Children at this age can quickly develop physical, emotional and learning needs. Like Hippos, our Crocodiles room gives a focus to the types of activities that children will experience in the pre-school rooms, and ultimately provides an easier and comfortable transition to pre-school. Children have access to a rich environment with resources and activity areas appropriate for the age group and designed to promote and stimulate development, learning and independence.
Pre-School
Ages: 3.5 - 4.5 years
The Pre-school room gives a focus to the types of activities that children will experience once in reception at school, and ultimately provides an easier and comfortable transition to big school. Our Pre-school children are always on the go and really benefit from large and small physical play. We offer free flow play from the room to the garden on a daily basis.
Additional activities
Music Time:
Music Time visits the nursery once during the week (usually on a Tuesday afternoon). Music Time is a magical music and movement class that uses traditional nursery rhymes and songs that are made fun with marvellous actions, creative props and boundless energy. Music Time visits all children in the Crocodile and Zebra (pre-school) rooms.
PE:
Staff run a weekly PE session for all children in our Zebra (pre-school) rooms. This session aims to Improve physical fitness, develop motor skills development, provides regular healthful physical activity, teach self-discipline and facilitates development of student responsibility for their own health and fitness.
Field Forest Play:
Children in the Zebra (pre-school) and Crocodile rooms take part in this fun weekly activity. The philosophy of Field Forest Play is to encourage and inspire children through positive outdoor experiences giving each child an opportunity to develop skills such as self-awareness, motivation, empathy, good social communication skills, independence, a positive mental attitude, self-esteem and confidence.
Yoga and Mindfulness time:
Across the nursery we have daily Yoga and mindfulness time. Yoga for children brings stories to life through specially developed moves inspired by yoga. Combining fun with exercise, children will go on wild adventures where they may roar like a lion, fly like a bird or blast into outer space!
Mindfulness has been shown to decrease stress, anxiety and feelings of depression in children. In particular, mindfulness in early years settings can help children manage their mental health, as children at nursery generally exist almost entirely in the present moment, teaching them how to be more in control of their emotions is a key life skill.
Parent Questionnaire Testimonials September 2021...
"Great service and clear positive influence on Child Development "
"We love Scallywags! My child has come on in leaps and bounds since joining in 2020. All the staff are friendly and always keep us informed "
"Thank you to all of the staff for all that you do"
"The team at Scallywags have done an amazing job in maintaining consistency and routine throughout the Covid pandemic. This is been an absolute god send whilst home life has been adjusted to enable us as parents to work from home"
"They have been a familiar smiley face which has been much needed in everyone's lives, in what has been an uncertain & challenging time. Go Team Scallywags"
"Very happy with Scallywags. Staff are always professional and helpful. Management is great, always accommodate where they can"
Contact Us
Address: Rowallan Way, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 5WX
Email: chellaston@scallywagsnursery.com
Telephone: 01332 705070