Crèche.
Nurturing childcare for infants and children aged between 0 and 14 whose parent is in treatment or recovery from substance misuse.
What’s it like?
Housed in our young Oasis Centre on Morley Street, the creche is spacious, colourful, and well equipped with toys, books, sand, and craft activities. There are planned activities on offer based around the individual interests of the children.
We share a healthy mid-session snack, and there is a nappy change area as well as bottle warming and sterilising facilities.
On average, we see between 3 and 6 children per session and we have a high staff to child ratio to ensure that we can provide the best possible care for children whist they are in the crèche.
Children are at centre of what we do at Oasis. We understand that families who come to Oasis have a variety of backgrounds, with different experiences and needs. Many (but not all) children have experienced drug and alcohol difficulties in their families.
We work with the whole family which means our relationship with you and your child is most important. We believe it is through safe and nurturing relationships with you that we can support you and your children to reach their goals and potential.
For this to happen, you need to feel confident that your child is looked after and provided with excellent care. The creche is Ofsted registered and provides child and family centred services.
Our Staff.
There creche team offer a wealth of childcare experience as well as therapeutic skills. Our creche team are trained as trauma
informed practitioners.
The team is qualified to work with children of all ages and with a variety of different needs.
Before you book.
Booking a crèche space is really easy. Simply complete our online Creche Registration Form or ask your keyworker and they will help to book you in.
You will then be invited to visit the creche and meet the staff at a settling in session. During this time, staff will complete the registration process and spend some time getting to know your child.
Do feel free to contact us if you have an problems or need support filling out the registration form.
The registration form holds important information about your child so that we can care for your child safely and to the highest standard.
We ask that parents / carers provide nappies, bottle feeds and lunch that the child requires whilst they will be in the crèche.
You can download the full creche Welcome Pack here.
We look forward to meeting you and your child.
What Parents Say About the Creche.
“creche is a safe protective environment. The Staff are friendly and caring and work with carers to provide the best experience for the child”
“It’s safe and I get ‘me’ time, my child can have fun while I do groups”
“My child’s behaviour has improved, particularly when it comes to sharing”
“Very friendly staff and children are always happy to go”
“Creche is an invaluable resource, staff excellent and it is so accessible”
Activities on offer at the creche.
Opening Hours: 9:30-2:30 Mon-Thurs
Mellow Parenting and Boppers (Tuesday 9.30 – 2.30)
An parenting programme for mums with children aged 0-4 years. Find out more here.
Time for You (available Monday – Thursday afternoons)
The creche is available for you to to have some time to yourself to undertake self care or do those jobs that are difficult to get done with little ones around. Available through discussion with your care worker and the creche staff.
Adult services recovery groups (Mondays to Thursdays)
Get in touch
or make a referral.
We’ve been doing this for over 26 years, so we really know what works. We see everyone as an individual, and make sure we can get them the right help at the right time.