We are often asked why our parents are so enthused by the Four Seasons ethos. Basically we want to give all our children the best possible start in life. We spend a lot of time on planning and organisation to allow each child to develop and be challenged at their own pace in a fun and stimulating environment.
Our staff are naturally crucial to the effectiveness of our business. They are all enthusiastic, highly motivated and are either qualified or are working toward their qualification.
The nurseries are perceived as being centers of best practice and are regularly visited by other professionals.
The nurseries are all located in the city centre of Glasgow allowing for ease of access for working parents.
The list below details what is included in your fee.
For all children
· Breakfast
· 2 course home cooked lunch prepared by a qualified chef ( see sample menu below)
· Mid afternoon snack
· Toothbrushes and toothpaste
· Seasonal room newsletters
· Regular nursery updates
· A nursery web site which includes information about upcoming events within the nursery.
· A wide variety of art materials.
· A plentiful supply of age-appropriate resources.
· A bi-annual parents’ evening
· A Learning Journey which is updated on a monthly basis.
· Weekly baking activities
· Outings – parks, museums, library, local walks etc.
· Halloween and Christmas Party (including gift from Santa).
· Contract cleaners
For our younger children
· Disposable nappies
· Baby wipes
· Dry wipes
· Barrier Creams
· Formula Milk (will be matched to what you use at home)
· Bottles and Teats (all types)
· Sterilisation of feeding utensils, bottles etc, for babies under 1 year old.
For our older children
- A weekly Chime class - "All children love music.Music is not only fun, but it can be educational too. Every Chime ExpressiveArts session is developed and structured to include the experiences andoutcomes required in the Scottish Government's Curriculum for Excellence andPre-birth to Three documentation. Using imaginative play, instrumental work,dance, drama and music, Chime provides the opportunity for children to enhancetheir creative talent, knowledge base, appreciation of music, communication,confidence and social skills - all in a structured and supportive environment.Using Orff, Kodaly and Suzuki methods young children are introduced to soundrhythm and pitch." http://www.chimechildren.co.uk/
· A weekly French class for our 3-5 year olds
· A mid morning snack for our 3- 5 year olds.
· Educational software for the PC
Sample Lunch menu
| MAIN COURSE | BABIES MAIN | BABIES DESSERT | DESSERT | SNACK | |
| Monday | Fish pie | Yoghurt | Mousse | Breadsticks & C/Cheese | |
| Tuesday | Spaghetti Bolognese | Fruit | Bagels & dried fruit | ||
| Wednesday | Lentil soup | Semolina | Jelly & Dream topping | Yoghurt & fruit | |
| Thursday | Mushroom Risotto | Fruit Crumble & Custard | Crakers & c/cheese | ||
| Friday | Sausage, beans and mash | cheesey mash | Frozen bananna pudding | Vanilla ice cream | Fruit & biscuits |
WEEK 2
| MAIN COURSE | BABIES MAIN | BABIES DESSERT | DESSERT | SNACK | |
| Monday | Quorn & vegetable bake | Friut | Fruit & biscuits | ||
| Tuesday | Spicy sausage pasta | Semolina | Mousse | Bread Sticks & S/Che | |
| Wednesday | Boston Beefless | Yoghurt | Bagels & dried fruit | ||
| Thursday | Potato & leek soup | Frozen banana pudding | Arctic Roll | Yoghurt & fruit | |
| Friday | Fish cakes & veg | Fruit & custard | sponge & custard | Crackers & C/Cheese |
WEEK 3
| MAIN COURSE | BABIES MAIN | BABIES DESSERT | DESSERT | SNACK | |
| Monday | Shepherd's pie | Fruit crumble & custard | Crackers & S/Che | ||
| Tuesday | Sausage hot-pot | Fruit | Fruit & biscuits | ||
| Wednesday | Vegetable soup | Yoghurt | Bread sticks & s/cheese | ||
| Thursday | Macaroni cheese | Semolina | Mousse | Bagels & dried fruit | |
| Friday | Pizza & garlic bread | Potato Pizza | Frozen bananna pudding | Vanilla ice cream | Yoghurt & Fruit |
| MAIN COURSE | BABIES MAIN | BABIES DESSERT | DESSERT | SNACK | |
| Monday | Vegetable Lasagne | Fruit & custard | Yoghurt & fruit | ||
| Tuesday | Savoury potatoes | Frozen bananna pudding | Vanilla ice cream | cCakers & cheese | |
| Wednesday | Quorn curry & boiled rice | cheesy mash | Fruit | Fruit & biscuits | |
| Thursday | Minestorne soup | Yoghurt | Bread sticks & C/Cheese | ||
| Friday | Tuna pasta bake | Semolina | Mousse | Bagels & dried fruit |