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We have chosen Clifton Moor with the needs of local people and local employers in mind. There is a shortage of good quality childcare facilities and very often parents have little or no choice over having to take whatever is available to them. Now there is a local high quality nursery providing a safe, secure and clean environment with good indoor and outdoor play facilities staffed by well-qualified and caring people.

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What our parents say about Happy Jays …
An Ode to Happy Jays

How can I ever thank you for all that you have done,
The lessons you have taught me, each day just packed with fun,
You’re very special people in every single way.
I now have lovely manners and mix so well in play,
I’m really going to miss you each morning when I wake,
As you have now prepared me – my next big step to take,
I’ll think back of you often and at school I won’t be fazed,
As I had the best of grounding at my nursery ‘Happy Jays’.

Love Alex.
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Thumbs up to you!
You’re really swell
And you deserve
Applause as well.

Dear Tony & Jacqui

I would like to formally inform you that Alistair will be finishing at Happy Jays on Friday 1st September 2006 to start full time at school.

I would just like to say that Happy Jays is a fabulous nursery and I am really please he has had the chance to be part of it. It is very professional and as I’ve said before, the kids say it all; they can’t wait to get there!

Yours sincerely,


Claire

Dear Tony & Jacqui

We are writing to thank you for the excellent care that you have provided for Benedict and Hugh since January 2004.

Michaela and I are particularly delighted with the extra efforts that you and your staff have made in caring for Benedict’s special educational needs. We have always been grateful that you took min on at such short notice when the care we had previously arranged had fallen through.

Hugh has also received the very highest standards of care, and as you know he has many favourites among your staff and children. Both of our boys have always been very happy to attend nursery and always obviously had a wonderful time. We will always recommend Happy Jays because you provide the very best care.

Please pass on our thanks and highest regards for your staff, and our very best wishes for the future.

With many thanks


Michaela and Gareth.

Dear Tony & Jacqui

Thank you very much for taking such good care of Thomas. Knowing that he is safe and happy does make going into work that much easier. It doesn’t seem like nearly four years ago that we first left him with you as a baby. He has developed into a happy confident little boy who is a real pleasure to be with and we have no doubt that your team have played a big part in this.

Thomas has enjoyed his time at Happy Jays and I know that he will miss his friends and the staff.

Thanks once again.

Yours sincerely


Simon & Jo

I would just like to say a massive thank you to you all.
Because of Happy Jays Harry has had the best start I believe he could get. I can only wish Harry’s school can live up to the high standards I have com to know through yourselves.

So once again many thanks and all the best to you all in the coming years.

Georgina.

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make Nat’s time at Happy Jays so happy and special.

Your love and care has shone through and your dedication has helped Nat to develop into a confident, bright and enthusiastic little boy – all ready to rise to the challenge of school!

Your hard work has been very much appreciated and we will miss you all!

With love and thanks

Kirsty

To Gemma and all the Staff at Happy Jays

Just a quick note to say thank you for everything. I can’t believe that after 5 years I won’t be rushing in and out of Happy Jays.

Both Joseph and Oliver have been extremely happy and contented whilst in your care. It is wonderful to see my children respond so positively when we talk about nursery and even though Joseph has been left 2 years now he remembers you with affection. Happy Jays certainly gives the children a wonderful start in life, and you should be proud of what you contribute to the life’s of our children.

I will miss your warmth and friendship and wish you all the very best for the future.

Take care and thank you


Love Alison

Dear Gemma

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Jacqui and Tony, for enabling Danny and I to continue to work, in the knowledge that Faye is in a safe and secure environment. We would especially like to thank all the staff who have had a hand in taking care of Faye as she has progressed form Baby One through to Pre-school.

We can attribute much of Faye’s early learning to Happy Jays. Most recently, we have been impressed by her number recognition and writing and her French lessons. We are also often reminded of the impact nursery has had on Faye in her comments: “Did you know that chickens hatch form eggs in an incuvator!” “Charlotte says you should eat with your mouth closed, Daddy!” When I have children I would like two daughters, Mummy, like you…….. and I think I’ll call them Gemma and Charlotte!”

Faye is sad to think of leaving particularly as so many of her friends will be going to different schools, but she is equally excited about the prospect of starting at big school, and we can console ourselves in the fact that Kaia is in your good hands now and we can keep you updated on Faye’s progress.

Yours sincerely,


Paula

Dear Jackie

I seems like yesterday that Tamsin spent her first days away from us when she started at Happy Jays. Since then, you and your staff have helped her to grow into a confident and happy child who is more than ready to move on to school. She has enjoyed her time immensely and made many friends. Her time with you is coming to an end now, and after her last day on the 1st September she will be starting at Wiggington School. Thank you to all the staff, right from baby one, through baby two and tweenies, to pre-school, for your care and attention over the past four years.

Yours sincerely,


Steve & Beverley

 

Dear Jacqui and staff,
We have been very impressed with the nursery in many ways and were extremely impressed with the attitude and positive manner of the staff. We have been amazed at the change in our children - they are so much more outgoing and sociable now and you have been largely to thank for steering them towards the big learning curve of school. I know they will miss you and their friends like mad and thank you for all your kindness and help and we wish Happy Jays all success and happiness in the future.

Kate and Peter.

We would like to express our gratitude to everybody at Happy Jays for taking care of Shruthi. She has had a wonderful time that will be cherished forever. Special thanks to Sue for all the delicious vegetarian meals. We are sure that you will continue to bring happiness to more children in the future.

Best Wishes, Thulasi and Rajesh.

Thank you for caring for Isaac so well over the last year. It was so important to us that Isaac was in a happy and nurturing environment whilst we were at work and we always felt that this was so in his time at Happy Jays. Also thank you to Kate, she has been an excellent keyworker and was always available and understanding to an over-protective mother! We wish you continuing success in the future.

Best Wishes, Ross and Kate.


I would like to thank you for the time that Georgia has spent at your nursery and the way in which the staff have cared, nurtured and helped her. The confidence as a 3 year old she now extrudes is amazing and we will highly recommend Happy Jays in the future to anyone who may be in need.

Thank you, Stuart.

Dear Jan and all staff,

We would like to express our gratitude to you and everyone at Happy Jays for making the time Owen spent at nursery such an enjoyable experience. We hope ‘HJ’s continues to provide the care and affection given so professionally in a wonderful environment - every parents dream!

Thank you with very best wishes, Susan and Richard.

To everyone in preschool,

Thank you very much for helping with Chloe over the past year. I know she has really enjoyed coming to nursery and has looked forward to it every Thursday.

With thanks, Nicky and Andy.

A big thank you for looking at Emily. She has really enjoyed her time at Happy Jays and I know she will miss you all. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone - you treat all the babies as if they were your own and it has been a pleasure getting to know you.

Kind regards, Joanna and James


Dear Jacqui,

I would like to take this opportunity to express how very pleased I have been with the care and attention shown to Daryl who has really benefited in every way in the time that he has been with Happy Jays. He has learnt a great deal including very good manners! I have no hesitation recommending your nursery to anyone in the future and wish you a long and happy carer in this business.

Yours truly, Eileen.

Dear Jacqui,

These days people are often quick to write and criticize or complain but not to praise or say thank you. Helen and I would like to thank all the staff at Happy Jays for the way they cared for Bethan during her time at nursery and we know she enjoyed it. Your staff made us feel that Bethan was encouraged, amused, comforted and provided with whatever she needed in a very friendly, fun atmosphere.

Best Regards, Peter and Helen.

Dear all at Happy Jays,

A huge thank you for looking after Joshua so brilliantly. I knew he has flourished and greatly enjoyed his time with you all. The staff are a credit to Happy Jays – particular thanks to Holly, Andrea, Sam and Ange who have spent a huge amount of time with him. Also thanks to Sue for cooking excellent meals for Josh and the rest of the children.

Best Wishes, Sarah & Ged.
These words are not quite enough to express how grateful we are for the care that has been taken with Olivia at Happy Jays. I had convinced myself that no nursery would be good enough but thank God I was wrong. Your team appreciate how traumatic this transition is for parent and child and work very hard to gain the confidence and trust of both parties on a very caring level. I remember reading some of your literature that stated not only the practical and educational benefits but also the importance of love and hugs. That to us was paramount and I will be eternally grateful for the love you all showed Olivia. You are special, dedicated people.

Lisa.
I have been putting off writing this letter because I am so happy with all you are doing for our son and I don’t want him to leave at all. Happy Jays has been a very large part of all of our lives since January 2001. If we have any more babies you will certainly be the first nursery I call!! You provide both a caring and professional environment and then attention to detail has made us feel totally at ease when we have left our children in the morning. Thank you for all you have done.

Rachel & Chris.
To all the fantastic staff at Happy Jays, I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for my little boy. He enjoyed every day spent with you, loved his meals, learnt so much with you. I can’t believe how polite, well-spoken and well-behaved he has become. Thank you so much. Love & best wishes,

Lesley & Nigel.
To all the staff at Happy Jays,

We wanted to write and say thank you for all the help and support looking after Jacob for the past four and a half years. Balancing work full time and nurturing Jacob has been made easy and this is due to you making him feel secure and loved and for that David and I are very grateful.
Starting school has been a daunting experience for all of us but the transition has been made so much easier because of the preparation work at Happy Jays. He is thriving at reading and especially Jolly Phonics. His new teacher’s have commented on how happy he is and how he enjoys his daily challenges, which he owes to your patience and kindness. We will all miss seeing your friendly faces and will be popping back to see you soon.

Thanks for everything,

Wendy, David & Jacob.

Child Development
Within the Centre children are cared for on the following basis:

Babies (3 - 24 months)
Tweenies (2 - 3 years)
Pre-schoolers (3 -5 years)
                                                                                           
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