Saturday, September 22, 2012

Getting To Know International Contacts

Well, I finally heard from my London Contact!!  Her name is Jane Burgess and she works with Infants at the Regents Park Nursery in London, England. Jane is not very technology savvy, so our communication will most likely be far and in between!  LOL...  I am very grateful that she did reach out to me though!  I mentioned to Jane that we are discussing poverty this week in this course.  Jane said that, "she wasn't aware of any families in their facility that may be affected by poverty, but they are in tune with the needs of their families and would reach out to assist families if the need was there."  Regents Park Nursery is a Bright Horizons facility, and I was shocked when Jane brought this to my attention, because there are Bright Horizons schools in all parts of America.  This nursery provides breakfast, a two course lunch, and an afternoon tea!  In America that would be an afternoon snack!  Jane also mentioned to me that they serve healthy foods prepared by a chef, in conjunction with a nutritionist.  She stated, "We even grow our own food!"  Jane and I have agreed to contact each other bi-weekly in order to continue our international connection.  

 Here is the link to the Regents Park Nursery
http://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/regents-park-nursery-london/about-this-nursery/overview

Here is a picture of the Toddler Room also!

 I'm still patiently waiting to hear back from my contact in Mexico!!!  Be on the lookout!
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  1. UnknownSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Congrats on making a connection! What do they consider a two course lunch? The classroom is very much like the ones in the US. I hope you hear from your Mexico contact.

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  2. Karla HollisSeptember 23, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Theresa, when I read the name Bright Horizons, I too was shocked because I have seen those around Georgia in several places. It's nice to know that the concepts and principles of Early Childhood are universal, in a sense. It is, however, a surprise to know that the facility in which Jane works, has no children who are currently living in poverty. This is encouraging and makes me wonder what the economy is like in London at this present moment. Thanks for the information.

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