• WELCOME TO DOTS N SPOTS •
The staff and children would like to welcome you to
Dots 'n' Spots Day Nursery & Out of School Club. We are a registered charity and not for profit, with all fees going back into the setting.
We have been established since 2003, providing the children at our nursery with the best possible start in life.
Our highly qualified and experienced staff recognise the importance of the well-being and nurture of children as they grow and develop.
CHILDCARE FROM 6 WEEKS...
In our Nursery we provide high quality childcare with fully trained staff for children aged from 6 weeks to 4 years. We have a Baby Room 6 weeks to 16 months, Tweenie Room 16 months - 2.5 years, Toddler room 2.5 years - 3 years and a Pre School room 3 years - 4 years. We are proud of our fantastic outdoor areas allowing the children to explore in a safe and stimulating environment.
FUNDED CHILDCARE FROM 9 MONTHS +
We currently offer funded places for children aged 2, 3 & 4 year olds. From September 2024 we will be offering funded places from 9 months plus. We offer full day and half day care as well as term time only or all year round* (*stretched funding).
See our 'Funded Childcare' page for more information and to check if you're eligible.
WRAP AROUND CARE
Our setting is based on site alongside Skelton Primary School, we offer wrap around care with drop off and collection's to & from your child's classroom or nursery.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES
(SEND)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can affect a child's ability to learn.
At Dots n Spots we have experienced staff to support children with SEND within our setting. We work with the Local Authority SEND team and other agencies such as Speech & Language, Physiotherapy and Health Visiting Team.
We are inclusive setting who provides care and Early Intervention for children with SEND, providing all our children with the ability to access all areas of learning and development. Each child has an equal opportunity to take part in the EYFS following the SEND Code of Practice. Children will be set realistic targets and strategies, provided with specialist resources and equipment to meet individual needs. Our experienced SENCO Anita is on hand to support our staff and families.
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OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
We offer Breakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs providing full and half day care. We have a separate building with two rooms, suited to the needs of Key stage 1 and Key stage 2 for our 4 to 11 year old children. All staff are experienced and fully trained. Our Club children are always on the go with visits to local areas such as parks, play areas and mini golf as well as day trips to places such as Saltburn and Whitby. We also host fun in-house activities such as Animal Encounters.