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Bunnies Group

For children from 1 to 2 years old

The Bath House offers a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children learn through creative play and are responded to as individuals. The children at the Bath House have strong relationships with staff and are listened to and valued. Parents are welcomed, included and able to approach staff with any concerns they have and parents feel happy and confident to leave their children in our care.

See our fees at the bottom of the page
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In Bunnies Group we understand that for many parents/carers this may be the first time they have left their child in a nursery setting, which could be an emotional, as well as an exciting time for the family. Our staff team are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for new starters, and to making to settling-in process as smooth as possible. An individual approach to this process can be discussed to suit the different needs of each child.

Secure attachments are crucial to the settling process, and we aim to build a warm, nurturing and positive relationship with each child and their parent/carer from the start of their time here. We provide a detailed questionnaire for parents to give us all the relevant information we need, to ensure we can provide for every child’s individual needs. Each child will be assigned a key-worker to support them and their parent/carer, and who will be responsible for monitoring their well-being and learning during their time in the group. 
Staff ratio is 1 staff to 2.5 children in the Bunnies.

Activities
As your child starts in their new setting, the main focus will be on developing secure relationships with staff and helping the children to feel comfortable in their new surroundings. Some typical daily activities would include;
  • Sand/water/painting/’messy play’ to encourage sensory and tactile play
  • ‘Treasure baskets’ for curiosity, exploration and discovering new materials and objects
  • Outdoor play, cars, slide, and balls for physical exercise, home corner, sand and water for creative exploration and lots of fresh air!
  • Singing and dancing time, both familiar and new songs and rhymes, coming together as a group, starting to socialise and have fun with others!
  • Snacks and lunchtimes for enjoying some healthy and nutritious food together, and to engage in positive eating experiences, a sense of ‘family meal times’
  • Sleeping times, with everything they may need for a secure and comfortable rest, including drinks/comfort toys and reassurance.
  • A range of accessible toys and resources in the playrooms, such as home corner/soft play area/small world toys/blocks/and many books for promoting an interest in stories and learning new words

The Bunnies group has 11 places. Staff child ratio is at least one to three and all our staff have childcare qualifications. 

Early Years Foundation Stage 
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the government framework and standards that informs all early years childcare. At the Bath House we work within the EYFS to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child's welfare, learning and development. 

Records are kept of each child's progress in all these areas of development, and they will be made available to the parents/carers each term. Parents will have a one to one interview with the key worker twice each year.

Booking and fees 
We have a Breakfast Club 8.30 to 9.00 if an earlier start is needed costing an extra £6 per day. Breakfast is included.


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There are two session options, which can be combined together:
Short Day is 9.00 to 3.00
Long Day is 9.00 to 6.00


The nursery is closed for the last 2 weeks of August, 2 weeks at Christmas and 5 other days (bank holidays or staff training days). 


​Fees and 30 hours funding

Please apply to HMRC to see if you are eligible for the free 30 hours childcare. Eligible working parents of 1 year olds can qualify for 30 hour free childcare per week for 38 weeks in the year  (equating to 1140 hours per year).

We ask that you book a minimum of 4 short days if you receive the funding. The free hours will be spread over the year. This equates to 24 hours per week. 
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The monthly fees shown below are over 12 months to be paid by standing order 
Please see the Terms & Conditions.​There is a 5% discount on 5 long days 
The Rainbow fees rates will apply in the term after you child turns 2 years.
Monthly Fees from Sept 2025


Fees with 30 hours funding
Short day
Long day

Fees (no funding) 
Short day
Long day

2 days


0
0


768
936

3 days


​0
156

1152
1404


4 days


0
625

1536
1872

5 days


384
1037
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