About Us

Welcome to Happy Chalet

Happy Chalet, a nurturing and educational home-based mini nursery in Stanmore, offers child care for young children. Our fabulously comfortable, friendly, bright and colourful learning home environment engages children in various activities to enhance their skills and knowledge. Our qualified childminders provide children with age-appropriate planning and implementing educational progress that promotes social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Early years

Early years Learning is a critical stage in a child’s development where they acquire fundamental skills, knowledge, and attitudes that lay the foundation for their future Learning. We aim to provide a happy, secure environment for your child to develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Learning is an active and enjoyable process, and the experience of a place in our setting will provide a solid base for the next steps in your child’s education. Children learn through play, exploration, and social interactions during this period. Here are some key aspects of early years learning for children:
At Happy Chalet, we aim to give children many first-hand opportunities to learn about themselves, each other and the world around them.Critical aspects of early years Learning:

Play-Based Learning:

Play is a natural and essential way for young children to learn. It allows them to explore their environment, develop their imagination, and build cognitive, social, and physical skills. Children engage in activities that promote problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration through play.

Social and Emotional Development:

Early years learning focuses on fostering social and emotional skills in children. They learn to develop positive relationships, empathize, manage emotions, and communicate effectively. Through interactions with peers and caring adults, children learn important skills such as sharing, taking turns, and resolving conflicts.

Language and Communication Skills:

Language development is a significant aspect of early years learning. Children learn to communicate their thoughts, needs, and feelings through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They engage in conversations, learn new words, and develop literacy skills that form the basis for future academic success.

Cognitive Development:

Early years learning promotes cognitive development by encouraging children to think critically, solve problems, and make connections. They engage in activities that enhance their memory, attention span, reasoning abilities, and numeracy skills. Through hands-on experiences and guided Learning, children develop a curiosity for the world around them.
Physical Development: Physical development is crucial during the early years. Children refine their gross and fine motor skills, develop coordination, and build strength. They engage in active play, outdoor activities, and manipulative tasks that enhance their physical abilities and overall well-being.

Creativity and Expressive Arts:

Early years learning encourages children to express themselves creatively through art, music and movement, dance, and drama. These experiences foster imagination, self-expression, and aesthetic appreciation. Children explore different art forms, experiment with various materials, and engage in role-play, developing their creativity and confidence.

Holistic Development:

Early years learning recognizes the importance of addressing children’s holistic development. It considers their physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and creative aspects and provides opportunities for well-rounded growth. Activities and experiences are designed to nurture children’s well-being and support their strengths and interests.

EYFS

our approach is child-centred, flexible and responsive to the children’s individual needs and abilities, ensuring that all children have access to high-quality experiences that support their development and well-being. In addition, we follow the seven areas of learning by EYFS and ensure that the activities provided are aligned with the Early Years foundation stages.