WELCOME
to "1.. 2... 3.... STELLA" a friendly and relaxed
environment, providing unlimited activities for babies and young
children.
For parents and carers it is
the perfect place to meet other families, italian or not, and speaks about your experiences while your child
plays.
OPENING TIMES: to be updated
FEES:
to be updated
Sibling Rates only apply if you are bringing more than one
child per family, and if both children are under
4 years of age.
Babies under 9 months pay the sibling rate.
Siblings under 9 months are free.
- Various
membership and discount rates are available.
Please
ask for detailes.
FIRST VISIT for every children is HALF PRICE.
(not valid for Parties, Events)
We wish the Italian speaking to speak Italian
with their children and
other. We also welcome those who do not speak Italian, hoping
that they will pick-up some Italian by coming to the playgroup.
RULES: Although we are here to help you, we need your help to maintain
our high standards of hygiene and safety, therefore we ask you to
follow our few simple guidelines.
All children must be ACCOMPANIED
by a parent or a carer staying, supporting and helping them at all
times.
One adult can bring a
maximum of two children, but two adults can bring up to five children.
NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE
PLAYROOMS
KITCHEN AREA: We have an eating area & high chairs in the Kitchen
for your use, please leave this area as you would like to find them.
MAIN PLAYROOM: As children are crawling on the floor, shoes must be
clean or removed. Try to keep floor as clear as possible
to prevent tripping or falling, by replacing
toys in boxes when finished with.
PUZZLES / BOOKS: Please replace puzzles & games in boxes and books
on shelves after use. Try, if
possible, to stop the children breaking or drawing on books,
as we have just a few in Italian at the moment and some are borrowed.
PAINT TABLE : Keep Paint Table tidy ie. clear up as you go, remove
used newspaper, layered for ease, put paintings on rack, hang up aprons
etc.
SAND / WATER PLAY: Children MUST be ACCOMPANIED when playing
on th Balcony. Please encourage your child
to keep the Sand & Water in the
Sand / Water Trays.
NAPPY CHANGING : Please use the changing area provided
on the landing &
leave it as you would like to find
it. It is essential that this
area is kept as clean as possible.
Please put ALL NAPPIES in nappy
sacks & put in Bucket provided.
For emergences nappies, wipes & sacks
can be purchased from us. We also
have a supply of spare clothes.
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES :- Admin. Costs, eg.
Rent to Barnet Council, Insurance, Membership
fees to PLA, Accountant, Wages, Cleaning
/ Hygiene of Playgroup, from floor cleaner
to baby wipes, Supply and Renewal
of all Toys & Equipment, including Art
Supplies, Kitchen/ Snack Bar Equipment,
First Aid Kit.
The above is an indication of our
running costs. You can understand why
we have to raise further funds to maintain
the Pavilion! 1 2 3 STELLA IS THE ITALIAN SESSION OF THE
PAVILION CHILDREN
CENTRE.
THE PAVILION IS A SELF-FUNDED NON-PROFIT MAKING
REGISTERED CHARITY RECEIVING NO FUNDING FROM
BARNET COUNCIL OR ANY OTHER LOCAL
BODY.
Whilst your subscriptions help towards rent
and staff salaries, to maintain the
high standard of facilities, an active programm
of fundraising events such as Parties and
Book & Toy Sales is vital. Without
such fundraising events the Pavilion Children’s
Centre would certainly not survive.
We need an active group to support our
fundraising events. Please feel free to
talk to us with any ideas to
further enhance our Centre.
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As a member of the Pre-School Learning
Alliance the Pavilion is set out along
the same lines as a nursery, offering
an abundance of stimulating areas for babies
and toddlers to move freely, play and explore,
which is important at this stage in
their development. A further advantage is
that you are able to participate alongside, encouraging
and sharing in the forward development of
all aspects concerning your child.
This
is the biggest gift you can give to
your baby.
Many of our children are still at
the stage where they play alongside one
another. However, our sessions do
provide an opportunity for children to
learn about sharing, taking turns and
playing together with support from a
familiar adult. The Pavilion offers
a multitude of activities to keep active
and creative children happy for hours, with
play leaders on hand to help and
support you, ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable
and productive time. HAPPY NAPPY DAYS !!!
ART AREA : Children can explore a variety
of media eg. drawing, painting, sticking and
playdough, helping to develop fine motor
skills and the opportunity to explore different
materials.
READING CORNER : Children can share a variety of books with
their carers.
PUZZLE TABLE : A variety of puzzles and
games on differing levels,
encouraging the development of fine motor
skills, spatial awareness and
problem solving skills.
HOME CORNER : Encouraging imaginative play we have a huge range
household equipment, eg. Play oven, washing mach., tables, chairs,
pots, pans, food, etc.
SMALL WORLD PLAY: Again, imaginative play with the dolls houses,
cars, trains and tracks etc.
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT: A good rang of rockers, scooters, bikes,
slides, tunnels, trampolines to develop coordination
and large motor skills.
BABY AREA: For the very young babies, a nice range of soft mats and
baby chairs and a variety of sensory toys.
CIRCLE TIME: Children with their carers are introduced to a variety
of songs and rhymes in Italian, which is an important part of each
session, lasting approx. 10/15 mins, which is the optimum time
for our age group. Research has proved that one of the most
important pre-cursors to achievement in reading is where children
have had early opportunities to listen to and learn songs and rhymes.
Children are encouraged to join in,
however if they don’t wish to
take part, we ask that they play in
the other rooms, so as not to
distract others.
THE MOST FUN
YOU CAN HAVE WITH YOUR NAPPY ON!
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