Sparkles Day Nursery aims to provide a safe, caring, friendly environment that offers stimulating play to aid children’s individual development and early years education.
Sparkles Day Nursery is registered for up to 76 children between 2 months old and full-time school age. Sparkles also offer “a wrap around service” from some schools. Sparkles also offers Flying Start and Early Entitlement provision.
Adult/Child ratio
One adult to three children under 2
One adult to four children aged 2 years
One adult to eight children aged 3 – 5 years
Fees
Charges are based on per day, morning sessions (including lunch), afternoon sessions or weekly including discount. Absences are charged at the full rate.
Admissions
Before starting we recommend parents/carers visit the nursery with their children and meet the staff. Sparkles has an open door policy to all parents/carers and have a strong ethos of sharing all information with you.
The language of the nursery is English, with due consideration given to spoken and written Welsh and Polish.
Opening Times
Opening times Monday to Friday are as follows:
| Morning Session | Afternoon Session | |
|---|---|---|
| 8.00 am to 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Other hours may be available by arrangement.
Snacks and Lunch
Healthy snacks are provided for the children mid-morning and mid-afternoon. A fresh homemade lunch is provided every day by our qualified staff.
Sparkles was awarded Best Practice Certificate for Early Years Settings
Routine and Activities
Baby Room
| Time | Activity | |
|---|---|---|
| 8-8:30am | Arrival Free Play | |
| 8.30-8.55am | Arrival & Breakfast | |
| 9-9.40am | Free Play Focused activity | |
| 9.40-10.05am | Washing hands/Nappies | |
| 10.05-10.15am | Circle Time | |
| 10:15-10.30am | Snacks | |
| 10.30-11.15am | Outdoor Play/quiet time/sleep | |
| 11.45-12.00pm | Story Time | |
| 12-12.45pm | Lunch Time | |
| 12.45-1.15pm | Quiet time/home/new arrivals | |
| 1.15-2.15pm | Free Play | |
| 2.15-2.40pm | Washing Hands/Nappies | |
| 2.40-3.00pm | Circle Time | |
| 3-3.30pm | Snacks | |
| 3.30-4.15 | Focused Activity | |
| 4.15-5.15pm | Physical Play Indoor/outdoor | |
| 5.15-6.00pm | Free Play/Home/Nappies |
Toddler Room + Pre School Room
| Time | Activity | |
|---|---|---|
| 8-8:30am | Arrival/Breakfast (School Children) | |
| 9-9.15am | Breakfast | |
| 9.15-9.25am | Together time/Registration/Welcome song | |
| 9.25-9.50am | Free Play/Focus Activity | |
| 9.50-10am | Tidy up time with 5 minutes warning | |
| 10-10.10am | Song Time/Rhyme Time | |
| 10.10-10.15am | Toilet & Wash Hands | |
| 10.15-10.20am | Tooth Brushing | |
| 10.20-10.35am | Snack Time | |
| 10.35-11.15am | Coats On & Outdoor Play | |
| 11.15-11.25 | Coats off/Story Time/Goodbye-Home | |
| 11.25-11.45am | Jigsaw | |
| 11.45-12pm | Song Time/Toilet/Hand wash | |
| 12-12.45pm | Lunch Time | |
| 12.45-1pm | Sleep/Quiet Time | |
| 1-1.10pm | Greeting | |
| 1.10-1.50pm | Child Initiated Play (Adult Focus) | |
| 1.50-2.05pm | Tidy up time with 5 minute warning | |
| 2.05-2.15pm | Toilet & Washing Hands | |
| 2.15-2.20pm | Tooth Brushing | |
| 2.20-2.35pm | Snack Time for E.E. | |
| 2.55-2.45pm | Coats– Outdoor Play | |
| 2.45-3.15pm | Outside/Tidying/Full day care snacks | |
| 3.15-3.30pm | Story Time & Home Time E.E. | |
| 3.30-3.45 pm | Free Play/Outdoor Play | |
| 3.45-5pm | Focused activity/Physical Play | |
| 5-5.30pm | Story Time | |
| 5.30-6pm | Free Play/Home Time |
Nappy Changing
Parents/carers must supply nappies and wipes to ensure that the staff have a plentiful supply for each child. Supplies should be clearly marked with the child’s name.
Children with Special Needs
Parents/carers of children with particular needs are welcome to discuss their appropriate care with the Manager or Deputy Manager to ensure that all the needs of the child are met.
Arrival & Collection
The nursery must be informed of the expected time of arrival and collection at the nursery. If any person other than you the parent/carer is collecting the child, the nursery Manager or Deputy Manager MUST be informed. In the event that we do not have any satisfactory notification, staff will not allow the child to leave the nursery.
Getting in touch
Please contact Samantha Hughes or Jayne Wright on 01978 290067
Making Complaints
It is our aim to provide the best possible care for your child, however in the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied we ask that you to discuss the issue with the Manager. If you feel your complaint has not been dealt satisfactorily you may wish to contact the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CIW) at:
CIW North Wales Region,
Government Buildings,
Sarn Mynach,
Llandudno Junction
LL31 9RZ
Telephone: 0300 062 5609
How to Find us
From A483 take A5156 (signposted Wrexham Industrial Estate /Nantwich) off roundabout at northern edge of town. At second roundabout (T junction) turn right along A534 into Wrexham.
At second roundabout take second exit into Cefn Road. Take fourth turning right onto Churchill Drive. At roundabout take second exit onto Prince Charles Road.