My son, who is 17 months is due to start nursery for the first time come September. It wasn’t a hard choice for us choosing mini bugs as I have heard so many good things about the nursery and it’s wonderful staff! I called Jo to enquire about half days originally, however due to the COVID-19 it wasn’t a possibility at the present time. Jo explained the reason for this was that they are complying with current guidelines ensuing coronavirus bubbles are adhered to. We decided that our son would start doing one full day a week. Jo invited us to have a look round the nursery this week, we booked a time and was told that It would just be us and a member of staff to reduce any risks regarding the COVID-19. We turned up for our time slot and was warmly greeted by Laura who showed us into the outside play area. The play areas were split into sections with a selection of toys in each area. Laura explained that each group of children, depending on time’s and ages will have their own play areas during the current pandemic. This set my mind at ease knowing the staff are doing all what they can to ensure cross contamination between different groups is being kept to a minimum. Laura then showed us inside and explained that in usual circumstances the children spend time together in the main room, but due to current circumstances each group of children will be allocated their own play room along with their member of staff. My sons room will be the sensory room and from our look round I know he will love it. I will say that Jo, Laura and all the members of staff at mini bugs are doing the absolute most that is possible to ensure not only a safe environment for our children but also a environment that enables them to learn and develop. I know my little one will run in to play on his first day and my mind is at ease knowing they have put substantial measures in place to keep child and parents safe and happy!

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