Parent and Baby Awards 2021

Page 14 www.lux-review.com LUX 2021 Parent and Baby Awards Bambinos Childcare Centres is a group of unique day nurseries with a modern- day approach to early childhood. The approach is inspired by many experts in childhood theories and has allowed the team to create a truly unique way forward. Using natural materials, the various centres create seemingly endless opportunities for children to foster their imaginative play, thus embracing what makes them truly unique. At Bambinos Childcare Centres, the aim is not to keep your child quiet, but to harness their inner potential at an early age. Toys, often coming with a limited set purpose, are not used. Instead, open ended resources give children the freedom and creativity to problem solve, use their imaginations and extend their play in any way they choose. The team ensure that they always have continuous provision on hand, which is based on each individual child’s needs. This is full of purposely chosen items to inspire children, enable play opportunities, practice, and perfect age-appropriate skills, whilst gaining confidence, independence and accessing opportunities across the whole Early Years Foundation Stage. In short, Bambinos Childcare Centres teaches its children how to think as opposed to what they should think. This unique approach did not come about easily. While open since 1995, it was only in 2019 that the team adopted this attitude to early education that has allowed them to Every parent wants the best for their child. They want modern thinking that inspires them to be leaders of their generation. The team at Bambinos Childcare Centres share that dream, and have the knowledge to offer the best early years experiences for children. Achieving success in the Parent and Baby Awards 2021, we thought it time to explore how this knowledge has guided their thinking for the future. Jul21803 Bambinos Childcare Centres Most Dedicated Childcare Provider - Plymouth aim for remarkable growth. This new identity not only saw the team stand apart from the crowd, but has had a transformative effect on the nursery and on the babies and young people who attend. This willingness to change and adapt to best serve their needs is the secret behind their incredible success over the years. Another key to this success is a strong relationship with parents. The team see a child’s learning journey as a time of sharing experiences and information between nursery staff and parents. All of the settings are different, but parents meetings and ‘stay-and- plays’ are a key part of what the team offers. It allows the staff to get to know the families they are working with, which allows them to support their child in the most effective way. Like all industries, childcare has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the recovery over the next five years will see new demand for the services offered by stellar companies such as Bambinos Childcare Centres. With more households being eligible for various 30-hour free childcare and tax-free childcare schemes, it’s organisations like this that will lead the way when it comes to the growth of our children. The hope, as always, is that these challenging times will allow changes to be made for everyone’s benefit. Every child is unique, with their own way of thinking about the world. By harnessing this knowledge, the team at Bambinos Childcare Centres are able to ensure that the children in their care are able to grow to their fullest potential. We celebrate their incredible success and look forward to seeing the approach they have championed spread far and wide across the UK. Company: Bambinos Childcare Centres Name: Sara Richards Email: [email protected] Web Address: https://www. bambinosdaynursery.co.uk