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Early Years, Acorn Integrated Nursery Unit
Acorn Integrated Nursery Unit is a new pre-school centre, which had a very successful opening on 3rd September 2001. The Nursery Unit is located in the grounds of Acorn Integrated Primary School, Carrickfergus.
Address
Acorn Nursery Integrated (Unit)
110 Victoria Road, Carrickfergus
BT38 7JL
Telephone: (028) 9336 0115
Fax: (028) 9332 9725
Nursery accommodation comprises of a recently extended mobile classroom and secure, enclosed outdoor play area. The recent extension to the main Play Room houses a Parent / Staff Room and a Quiet Room, ideal for story time.
The Nursery day begins at 8:45a.m and ends at 11:30a.m. The day is structured to provide the children with every opportunity to explore and investigate a wide variety of materials, while at the same time enabling them to interact with other children of their own age in a friendly, safe and secure environment.
The Nursery curriculum is designed to promote the following areas:
- Language development
- Personal, Social and Emotional development
- Creative / Aesthetic development
- Early Mathematical Experience
- Early Experience in Science and Technology
- Physical development and Knowledge and Appreciation of the Environment.
The Children who attend Acorn Integrated Nursery are educated in a happy, stimulating atmosphere. The individual needs of each child are addressed and their differing cultures are respected.
Although Acorn Integrated Nursery Unit is in its' infancy, the successful start and the support received so far has been extremely encouraging. The staff and parents have high hopes and expectations for the future.
