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Coconut
Corner Childcare Centre opened its doors on Monday 13th October 2008.
We
have charitable status as a not-for-profit organisation in the
voluntary sector. In the past we had a voluntary group 2
mornings a week for 26 years. The mums asked if we could open full
time to enable them to keep the children with us.
We started on the long hard
road of applying for grants and awards to
enable us to bring our building up-to-date and furnish it to the
required standard
to gain Care Commission Registration. We now have a reputation for
providing a high quality of child care that parents are demanding.
Coconut Corner has places for 66
children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
This comprises 6 babies, 20 toddlers and 40 out of school care places.
Why not call in to see us? No
appointment is necessary as you are
always welcome to drop by and have a look around. Use the contact us page
to get in touch.
We have an integrated
service for children with additional support
needs and have trained staff for children on the autistic spectrum.
Our
sensory
suite is primarily for this purpose.
We
have our own cook
who prepares all our healthy meals.
Have a look at our weekly menus: click
here
We are a Smile
Nursery working with the NHS community
oral Nursery Nurse.
Press:
"Years
ago kids were able
to play outside as their parents did the housework and if something
cropped up a neighbour would look after them until the parents returned.
Unfortunately
now the climate has changed and parents are basically
scared to leave their children with others unqualified as they never
know what might happen. It is a sad reflection on society that this is
the case but fortunately help is at hand in the Coconut Corner
Childcare Centre based in Church Street Baillieston. Here kids from as
young as 6 weeks right up to just ready for primary school age are able
to relax, play, and get a terrific grounding by expert experienced
staff who love their work. Led by Ruth Ramsay who has over 25 years of
nursery and childcare training the Coconut Corner Childcare Centre has
recently become a paradise for children and their parents. Trust is
essential in childcare and Ruth and her fully qualified staff certainly
have the trust of the clients who leave their children in this
excellently kitted out facility.
From
the Early
Years Room which caters
for children aged 6 months to 2 years right through to the Pre-School Room
for kids 2 years old up to
primary school starting age the centre is paradise. Toys and
educational aids are in abundance coupled with a terrific sense of
social skills taught by the dedicated staff are exactly what begins to
forge the kids into children to be proud of in later years. Not only
does the Coconut Corner Centre encourage play they also encourage
relaxation and to this end £8000 has been granted to enable them
to install Sensory Equipment within the secure premises close to
Baillieston Main Street and this helps the children who require
additional support. Out of School
Care
is also high on the list of activities at the centre and with a
catchment area which takes in all the local primary schools i.e.
Swinton, St. Bridget's, Garrowhill, Caledonia and St. Francis of Assisi
it is ideally situated with the added bonus of escorts ensuring the
kids reach the centre under supervision. Service days, holidays etc.
are also covered removing the worry some parents may be confronted
with. Things are certainly happening at the Coconut Corner Childcare
Centre so if you are in need of childcare for your little ones why not
contact Ruth on 07830 206 348 she'll be delighted to explain all about
the centre in more detail." (from Re-Gen 23 January 2009)
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