The nursery provides a caring, homely environment where children learn through play and exploration. The baby unit and main nursery are housed under one roof creating a home from home environment where all ages integrate and interact with each other. Ofsted (our governing body) made positive references to the relationships the children develop with both staff and peers in our last inspection in 2012 when we were awarded a 'good' rating.
The children have access to a secure garden area immediately outside our main entrance which enables them to move freely inside and out throughout each session - regardless of the weather! We have just recently had an artificial grass surface installed which has enhanced the area further.
The children have access to a secure garden area immediately outside our main entrance which enables them to move freely inside and out throughout each session - regardless of the weather! We have just recently had an artificial grass surface installed which has enhanced the area further.
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Jigsaw and Little Pieces is a privately owned day nursery school which has been established since 1996. Originally the nursery was housed in the Clubhouse at Petersfield Town Football Club with the Baby Unit opening in the Pavilion on the same site. The nursery is owned and run by Belinda Dewey who has over 35 years' experience in childcare and baby care.
Jigsaw adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework which is mandatory for all early years providers. It sets the standards that must be met to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children's 'school readiness' and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.
The staff at Jigsaw Montessori day nursery in Petersfield encourage children to become happy, secure and independent individuals. The aim of Jigsaw Montessori Nursery and Little Pieces Baby Unit is to value children, help them to grow in confidence and self-esteem and meet their social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs as they benefit from socialisation with other children and adults.
The Montessori philosophy was developed the Italian physician and educator Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori method of education respects the individuality of each child and does not compare children against each other. The aim is to help children to learn and progress in their own way and at their own pace.
Jigsaw Day Nursery can provide up to 15 hours of free nursery education to children in Petersfield. Jigsaw is registered with Hampshire County Council Early Education and Childcare Unit as a provider of nursery education. All children are eligible for up to 15 hours of free nursery education from the term following their 3rd birthday and this continues until they go to school.
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