The nursery, a former railway keeper’s cottage dating from Edwardian times, was bought by the current owners and after extensive rebuilding and refurbishment was finally opened as a day nursery in June 1992.

Coventry’s number one for quality childcare.

 

Conveniently situated less than half a mile from Tile Hill Railway Station and close to Westwood Heath Business Park and Warwick University. Also within easy walking distance of several industrial estates.

 

 

 

 

The Railway Children is registered for 36 children aged 0 to 5 years old, this includes 12 babies.
The nursery is open from 8am till 6pm, five days a week, 51 weeks a year closing one week at Christmas and Bank Holidays.
Earlier opening times can be negotiated as we do our best to accommodate the individual needs of the parents.

Please note fees are due 52 weeks a year.

 

 

 

 

The nursery consists of a large playroom with all the necessary equipment and toys to keep the children stimulated throughout the day including art and chalk display boards, projects such as sand and water play, an abundance of toys and table games, jigsaws etc, there is also a computer which is freely available to the children with a selection of games and educational dvd’s.
This room is also used for dining with breakfast at 8am to 8.30am, consisting of toast and cereals including porridge.

 

The children eagerly await their food especially lunch times where they are treated to sumptuous dinners freshly cooked on the premises by our resident cook, with meals such as mince and dumplings, vegetable hotpot, cheese and potato pie, lasagne, tikka masala, roast chicken and fresh vegetables. There is also home-made treats such as cakes, biscuits and puddings. Drinks are freely available.

 

 

 

 

 

Due to a scare about how much salt young children consume, we would like to give you information on your child’s diet at nursery:
We use no processed foods.
Our cook does not add salt to any food.
We use only fresh meat and vegetables.
Our cook makes all meals fresh, she also makes her own curry sauce, bolognese sauce, meat pies, pastry, steamed puddings, fairy cakes, jam tarts and milk puddings.
We use best quality products, named brands of cereal, fish, corned beef and drinks.
Our only sin is crisps and wotsits which are served no more than once in any five weeks.
Our cook goes to great lengths to accommodate children with special dietary needs.
We may have to change the menu in an emergency, if the cook was ill etc.

 

The staff sit with the children at meal times and teach them basic table manners and the use of utensils including the correct use of a knife and fork. The children sit with staff in family groups.
There is afternoon tea with assorted sandwiches, scones, malt loaf etc.

We use only fresh foods available from our local supermarket. Our meat is purchased from the butcher who has traded for many years in the village.

We always receive top marks from the Environmental Health Department for our kitchen hygiene, and our cleanliness throughout the nursery.

 

Doors from the playroom lead into our large conservatory which is used for Pre-School children under the supervision of our fully qualified school teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This room is home to our sand and water play together with a home corner and child sized kitchen with suitable utensils and an abundance of books, toys, graphics and exploratory areas.

The nursery is registered for the Nursery Education Grant, which offers children, the term after they reach three years old, free nursery hours over thirty eight weeks.

 

Doors from this lead into our recently extended and refurbished garden with a level paved area for wheeled toys bicycles, cars, tractors etc. There is a fenced off soil area where the children are encouraged to plant and tend flowers, vegetables etc. There is a new timber shed for the storage of plant pots, seed trays, tools etc. There is also provision for the storage of the children’s and staff’s wellington boots, wet suits, gloves and aprons.

 

 

 

There is our especially constructed adventure play area with a wobbly suspension bridge and a timber house with a ramp, slide and swing. The floor is covered with safety rubber matting.
In this area there is also a shed for the storage of the garden toys.

 

There is a quiet baby room with an abundance of toys available. Babies are stimulated by staff with music, singing and story telling. Within this room, there is also a baby changing area. All necessary toiletries and nappies are supplied by the nursery, including babies own brand of formula milk. Our babies sleep outdoors, weather permitting, in traditional coach built high prams, some dating back from the 1940’s, these are warm, weather proof and extremely comfortable.

All our staff are fully qualified at Level Three, with the exception of our youngest member, who has worked hard to achieve Level 2 and is now working towards Level 3. Julie, our Manager, is qualified to Level 4.
All staff attend training with regards to The Early Years Foundation Stage, Special Educational Needs, Health and Safety and First Aid.

 

Most of our staff have worked many years at The Railway Children.

We strive to offer the very best childcare. In teaching our children traditional values, we believe we offer a unique service, where children are truly loved. We create a family atmosphere most of the day, by mixing all age groups.