Outstanding Childcare provider based in Sherburn in Elmet, offering exceptional childcare facilities for 2-5 year olds

Providing a happy, safe and stimulating environment to enable all children to become confident, independent and respectful learners whilst working in partnership with parents

Safeguarding

Kirkgate Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults that we come into contact with. We believe all staff, students, volunteers and visitors have an important and unique role to play in child protection. Safeguarding children is vital and part of the legal requirements of our Ofsted registration.

Is paramount to us as a team, we understand that if your child is happy and has a strong sense of belonging, they will thrive and make continuous progress.

Home visits

We offer all families the opportunity for your child's key person to visit your home before your child starts their journey with us

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Settling periods

After the home visits, you and your child will be invited to visit the nursery and become familiar with your child's key person and the environment. Your child is unique and may need several visits until you are happy for them to stay without you.

Key person system

Your child will be allocated a key person, who will attend a home visit, support you and your child with the settling in process. This person will support your child on a day to day basis, particularly with care routines and also will complete daily observations and assessments which will identify your child's strengths and areas for development.

Parent partnership

We believe this is important for us and your child, by working in partnership in a variety of ways with yourselves will enable your child to thrive and make continuous progress.

Special educational needs

Sarah is our SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). We ensure that we support all children's needs and treat all children as individuals. Working in partnership with you as parents is crucial to your child's development. Early identification is paramount, if your child has an identified additional need and requires further support we will support you and liaise with other professionals when needed. Sarah would arrange regular meetings, identify a support package with a clear and consistent approach for all those involved. We are alert to emergin difficulties and respond as soon as appropriate, however also understand that parents know their child best and every child is unique.

Quality environment for your child to learn and develop

We provide a quality environment for your child to access independently with the support of experienced and dedicated practitioners. We offer a wide selection of stimulating resources which will help your child to extend their learning and development.

Developmental movement play

Involves giving children the freedom to move their bodies in lots of different ways which gives children opportunities to engage in innate movement patterns.

Outdoor

We offer your child extensive outdoor play opportunities, which includes regular access to our nursery garden, walks to our allotment, the library and nursing home.

Creation station

At Kirkgate Childcare we look at the process and experience of creating rather than the product, children learn through play and open-ended activities, so process art fits in with how children learn because It allows them the chance to explore the world around them, ask questions, see how things work, make their own decisions, it allows them room to be themselves but most importantly leaves them free to just create.

What people say about us

My son has been going to Kirkgate nursery since it opened and he will be leaving in July. We are so sad to be leaving as it is such a wonderful place! It has a truly child-centred ethos where every child really is valued, nurtured and treated as a unique individual. I am so grateful…

Hannah

My son has attended Kirkgate childcare since it opened and I can honestly say that he has loved it. Dawn and the team have gone over and above to make sure my sons time there has been happy and safe and we can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for him. I would…

Laura

Kirkgate Childcare is an outstanding, tailor made magical place. Our daughter has attended here from the age of two and has excelled in her self confidence & learning. The bonds she has with the team here is second to none, we as parents have an enormous amount of confidence in the staff & would recommend…

Zoe

Our daughter has been coming to Kirkgate for a few months now and she absolutely loves it. The staff are fantastic and we have really seen an improvement in her skills, behaviour and confidence since coming here. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, 5 Stars from us

Claire

my daughter has been at kirkgate childcare now for 2 months and im very happy with how she has settled in. She enjoys her time here and the staff are lovely. im very pleased with our choice of nursery and look forward to seeing my daughter continue enjoying her nursery days and my son to…

Lucy

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