BestStart Glasgow Street

In our bright and airy infants’ space we provide fun and engaging experiences that foster young children’s sense of wonder and curiosity. We foster respect and thoughtfulness (Pikler & Gerber) through positive interactions role modelled by our wonderful teachers. Our separate sleep room offers a quiet, relaxing space for infants and toddlers to sleep and rest separate from the main play space. This allows us to support children’s individual routines and simulate their home environment. A specially designed nest for immobile babies supports their specific growth and development.

Our Kea Room is a large open planned area with a huge backyard which allows time and space for children to grow and explore at their own pace. We understand that toddlers still need extra care and support, as well as new opportunities to develop their independence with children their own age. With a vegetable & herb garden to care for, our toddlers are developing the practical skills to work alongside their peers, and building skills for the future.

In our separate classroom, our pre-schoolers are developing and growing their concentration and building their independence getting ready for school. In our Preschool Rooms we introduce group experiences which follow the children’s interests to build on their pre-existing abilities. Our aim is for children to be successful now, at school and later in life. We support this by providing opportunities and experiences for children to develop their social skills, resilience, emotional intelligence and creative thinking. We have a project alcove where children research areas of interest in more depth. We introduce many of the rituals that help prepare them for the classroom such group time and managing their own belongings. We also promote an environment where children are encouraged to develop their self help skills as they become ready for school.