Tadpoles Childcare is committed to the highest standards of care and early learning within a safe loving environment. We promote independence through a wealth of learning opportunities, both structured and flexible. Our aim is to meet the individual needs of each child and to create appropriate curriculum plans so that each child is assisted in every way to develop to their full potential.




At Tadpoles Childcare we believe that having qualified, experienced and caring staff is the most important element in any childcare centre. We pride ourselves in our staff being highly qualified and up to date with any new childcare regulations.

All our staff must have up to date first aid certificates and attend on going training in health and safety, manual handling and other further training with the NCNA

Each child in our care has an individual key worker. Key workers complete monthly reports on the children’s development in the key areas of physical, intellectual, linguistic, emotional and social development. Twice a year we hold parent evenings, where key workers and parents meet to discuss children’s progress.



We understand that highly nutritious, good quality food is essential for each child’s development. All of our meals are prepared using fresh produce in our specially designed on site kitchen by a qualified cook. We endeavor to provide low sugar, low sodium home cooked meals. Tadpoles will adapt to suit individual dietary requirements or specific food choices. Please find below a sample of the delicious and varied menu at Tadpoles

Week 1
Monday	Dinner	Pasta with Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce
	Tea	Ham Sandwiches
Tuesday	Dinner	Mild Pork Curry and Rice
	Tea	Sundried Tomato and Herb Bread
Wednesday	Dinner	Chicken Casserole
	Tea	Vegetable Soup
Thursday	Dinner	Beef Lasagne
	Tea	Homemade Fruit Scones
Friday	Dinner	Fish Pie
	Tea	Scrambled Egg on Toast
Week 2
Monday	Dinner	Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Rice
	Tea	Beans on Toast
Tuesday	Dinner	Roast Chicken, Broccoli and Homemade Potato Wedges
	Tea	Tea Brack
Wednesday	Dinner	Savoury Lamb, Cabbage and Potatoes
	Tea	Potato and Leek Soup
Thursday	Dinner	Pasta Carbonara with Ham and Veg
	Tea	Cheese Omlette
Friday	Dinner	Celery and Tuna Fish Pie
	Tea	Homemade Pizza
Week 3
Monday	Dinner	Courgette and Veg Ratouille and Couscous
	Tea	Mixed Bean Pasta
Tuesday	Dinner	Homemade Beef Burgers with Homemade Potato Wedges and Veg
	Tea	Cheese and Tomato Toasties
Wednesday	Dinner	Tuna Pasta Bake with Broccoli
	Tea	Tomato and Basil Soup
Thursday	Dinner	Lamb Shepards Pie
	Tea	Beans on Toast
Friday	Dinner	Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles
	Tea	Banana Bread
Week 4
Monday	Dinner	Macaroni Cheese with Veg
	Tea	Raisin and Cinnamon Scones
Tuesday	Dinner	Chinese Pork Stir Fry and Rice
	Tea	Turkey Toasties
Wednesday	Dinner	Lamb and Fruit Couscous
	Tea	Jelly and Custard
Thursday	Dinner	Tuna Provencale with Rice
	Tea	Ministrone Soup
Friday	Dinner	Spaghetti Bolognese
	Tea	Wheaten Bread with Jam

Entry and exit from our building is controlled by CCTV. We also have controlled internal entry and exit points and intercom systems in the building so that no person can enter or exit the building without the knowledge of the staff members. Children are signed in and out and a detailed application form ensures there are procedures in place if anyone other than the child’s parents are due to collect them.

Parents must complete a detailed application procedure so that staff are aware of each child’s medical history and any special needs they may have. Each child has a daily record book which goes home with them every evening. The record book details each child’s sleep, meals, nappy changes/ toileting, medical administration and activities daily.