You're never too young to visit a museum!



 

 

 
 
As a family-friendly museum Fairlynch is always keen to welcome children of any age.

So the chance of a link with a well-established pre-school nursery in Budleigh was something Chairman Roger Sherriff felt was well worthwhile when he heard that Carousel Childcare was celebrating its 10th birthday this year.

 



Fairlynch Museum was glad to add its message of congratulations to those of many other local groups, all of which will appear along with a feature on the nursery to be published in a forthcoming issue of the Budleigh Journal.

Carousel Childcare is based at Moor Lane in the grounds of  St Peter’s C of E primary school and is run by Nursery Director and mother-of-three Sarka Andersonova, pictured below, together with an experienced team of helpers. Collectively they have over 30 years’ childcare experience between them.  


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sarka and her team are proud of Carousel’s stimulating but secure environment. “We take every child’s unique qualities into account when planning their day,” she says. “But as well as being unique and individual a child is changing and developing all the time, so what he or she has needs or is interested in today may well be different tomorrow or in a few weeks.”


The nursery enjoys an excellent reputation in the Budleigh area and boasts many enthusiastic testimonials from parents.  "I always feel that there is a welcoming atmosphere in Carousel, and I always know that our son is happy and safe when he is there," was one typical comment.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In addition to a full range of learning activities Carousel Childcare offers a variety of out of school clubs which cater for children’s needs, with childcare offered from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. We also plan outings for children to broaden their experience, says Sarka. “That could certainly include the Museum.”

 For more details click on http://www.carousel-childcare.co.uk/  

or telephone 01395 488 183 or 07792 927 278 to book an appointment for a visit.

 
 

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