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Little Harriers
   
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Little Harriers is owned and run by Michael and Lucy Verbrugge. 
The nursery opened in September 2004 – the same month in which they married!

Both Lucy and Michael remain very hands-on, working in the nursery. Lucy jointly Manages the nursery on a daily basis.

Situated on the peaceful side of Dunsfold Park, away from the hustle and bustle of the local businesses, Little Harriers is surrounded by grass and trees, and boasts a large outdoor area.

  Mike and Lucy
Here at Little Harriers we incorporate the Montessori philosophy into our curriculum, in which the children are allowed the freedom to discover and learn about the world around them through first-hand experiences and concrete activities.   Globe
   
 
 
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Danny the Secuirty Guard    

We boast 24 hour security, seven days a week.  Danny White and his team of Security Guards ensure all cars and passengers have a genuine purpose to be on Dunsfold Park.  Once you have joined Little Harriers, you will be issued with a Car Pass to allow you onto the site without questioning. 

At Little Harriers we have strict door security, keeping all doors locked and only letting in people whom we know.  If it is someone who we are unfamiliar with, the Manager or Deputy Manager will speak to the Visitor to identify them.

We also invite you to look at our 'WEB CAM'.  Only parents are given the username and password and are free to look at it any time during nursery hours.
   
   
 
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We pride ourselves on our food here at Little Harriers; all of our lunches are homemade by Gerry – our chef - who holds the appropriate qualifications. 
She uses Annabel Karmel's, 'Baby and Toddler Meal Planner' to ensure all the meals are healthy and nutritious for the children in the Baby Room.

For our Little Toddlers, Big Toddlers and the Pre-School, Gerry provides delicious, wholesome meals for the children, similar to that offered at home.
Wherever possible, Gerry adapts the menu to compliment the topic of the month; with meals ranging from mild curries to traditional Christmas lunch.

During the warmer months, the Pre-school grow and harvest vegetables and herbs from their garden and bring items in for Gerry to use that day.
The children also benefit this time of year from outdoor picnics, which are enjoyed by all!

We can discuss any special dietary requirements that you have – Gerry is very accommodating and creative with her cooking.
 

Gerry in teh garden

     
   
 
  Settling In
   
 
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Approximately one month before your child is about to join us here at Little Harriers, we will call you to arrange pre-visits.  This is an opportunity for you and your child to meet the staff that will be caring for your child and familiarise yourself with them and the nursery. 

On the first visit we will talk about your child’s routines, likes and dislikes and they will have the chance to play with the other children in their group and meet the staff. 

  From the second visit onwards, we invite you to leave your child with us for anything from 30 minutes to two hours.  Most children have a minimum of three visits.  However, we meet your individual needs and it may be that if your child has not been left before they need a couple more to familiarise themselves.Pre-visits are part of the service here at Little Harriers, and parents are not charged for these.
   
   
 
  General Information
   
 
  • We are open Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
  • We offer both full and half days
  • Half day sessions run either 8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm
  • We are open all year round – except Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year
  • Web Cam for Parents to view
  • 24 hour security on Dunsfold Park
  • Fresh, home-made food
  • Large outdoor area for all age groups
  • Experienced and Qualified Staff
  • Annual Professional Photograph's of your child available
  • Music Sessions from “Molly Moocows Moosic” available
  • We are registered for the Nursery Education Grant
  • Social events for Parents and Children
  • Twice yearly Parents Evenings
  • Qualified Child Care Trainer holds friendly seminars for Parents
  • Christmas Play
  • Qualified Hairdresser on a Monthly Basis
  • Awarded two ‘outstanding’ grades from OfSTED – see www.ofsted.gov.uk for more information

 
  Staff
   
 

We like to think of ourselves as an exceptionally strong team at Little Harriers.  Our staff are either fully qualified, have a wealth of experience (including being Mothers themselves) or are working towards an NVQ in Early Years Care and Education.  They also all hold First Aid Certificates for Babies and Children. 

Each age group has a named Group Leader who runs the room – they are supported by two other Nursery Nurses and all three are designated to a set room to ensure continuity of care.

  Mike and Lucy

All staff attend Child Protection Training and Short Courses run by Surestart on a regular basis.  We have an on-site Qualified Child Care Assessor (A1 Qualified), who holds monthly training sessions for the staff on topics which they feel are relevant to

   
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Little Harriers: 01483 277 299
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