Beechwood Childcare

Beechwood Childcare is a nursery and childcare provider located at The Old Chapel, Arundel House, 50 Coventry Street, Southam. The Southam setting opened in 2000 and is situated in the grounds of St James' Church of England Primary School. Beechwood Childcare was established in 1991 by Janette Price and offers care and education for children from birth to school age. The nursery provides full day care, morning and afternoon sessions, wrap around care, and before and after school care. Government funded sessions are available but limited and offered on a first come first served basis, subject to eligibility criteria set by Warwickshire County Council. Parents wishing to introduce children into nursery can arrange short sessions for children aged two and above. The nursery uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as the basis for planning and assessing children's learning. Staff use a secure online assessment tool called Tapestry to record each child's development, and parents are given secure access to view and contribute to their child's record. The nursery offers baby rooms with a ratio of one adult to three children, tweenie rooms, and preschool rooms, each tailored to different stages of development. All settings make full use of their outdoor areas to extend learning opportunities, including activities such as growing fruit and vegetables. The team is highly qualified and required to complete relevant training courses to keep up to date with current best practice.